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Benjamin "Benji" Wilson, Jr. (March 18, 1967 -- November 21, 1984) was an American basketball player in Chicago, Illinois, who was shot to death on the eve of the start of his senior season in high school.
Wilson led Chicago's Simeon Vocational High School to the Illinois State Championship in 1984.
During his three year tenure, he was scouted out by many NBA teams.
ESPN HS regards him as the best junior in the country for the 1983--84 season.
Benjamin "Benji" Wilson, Jr. (March 18, 1967 -- November 21, 1984) was an American basketball player in Chicago, Illinois, who was shot to death on the eve of the start of his senior season in high school.
Wilson led Chicago's Simeon Vocational High School to the Illinois State Championship in 1984.
During his three year tenure, he was scouted out by many NBA teams.
ESPN HS regards him as the best junior in the country for the 1983--84 season.