Greg Wiltjer

Greg Wiltjer, born on November twenty-sixth, nineteen sixty, is a distinguished Canadian former professional basketball player. His impressive career includes being an Olympian, NJCAA All-American, and CIAU All-Canadian. Wiltjer was drafted forty-third overall in the nineteen eighty-four NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of basketball.

After his time in the NBA, Wiltjer spent twelve seasons playing professionally in Europe, where he achieved significant success. He won the FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup with FC Barcelona during the nineteen eighty-five to eighty-six season and secured two Greek League Championships and two Greek Cups with Aris Thessaloniki in nineteen eighty-eight and nineteen eighty-nine.

On the international stage, Wiltjer represented the Canada men's national basketball team in various tournaments. Notably, he participated in the nineteen eighty-four Olympics, where he finished second overall in rebounding, contributing to Canada's fourth-place finish. His international accolades also include a gold medal at the nineteen eighty-three World Student Games, a bronze medal at the nineteen eighty-five World Student Games, and participation in three FIBA World Championships.

Wiltjer's collegiate career was equally impressive, as he was named a NJCAA All-American while playing for North Idaho College and later earned the title of CIAU All-Canadian at the University of Victoria. His legacy in basketball continues to inspire future generations of athletes.