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Billy Singleton (born June 1, 1968, in New York City, U.S.) is a former professional basketball player, most notable for his career in the British Basketball League.

The Power Forward/Centre most recently played for the Chester Jets, where he also occupied the role of head coach for the first team.

In 2007, Singleton accepted the prestigious offer of Director of Basketball Operations at his former college, St. John's of the Big East Conference.

He was also commonly referred to as 'The Fridge'!

Position	Power Forward/Centre
Height	6'7"
Nationality	USA - UK
Born	New York, June 1, 1968
BBL Debut	1992-10-03, Birmingham v. Guildford
College	St. John's (BEC)
Picture	Billy Singleton

[edit] Career

• 1987-1988: St. John's (NCAA)
• 1988-1989: St. John's (NCAA)
• 1989-1990: St. John's (NCAA)
• 1990-1991: St. John's (NCAA)
• 1991-1991: Queens Annadale
• 1992-1993: Birmingham Bullets
• 1993-1994: AEL Limassol
• 1994-1995: Maccabi Naharya
• 1995-1996: Chester Jets
• 1996-1997: Chester Jets
• 1997-1998: Leicester Riders
• 1998-1999: Leicester Riders
• 1999-2000: Thames Valley Tigers
• 2000-2001: Leicester Riders
• 2001-2002: Leicester Riders
• 2002-2003: Scottish Rocks

(in May, 2003, signed 1-game contract with Vichy Auvergne)

• 2003-2004: Chester Jets
• 2004-2005: Chester Jets
• 2005-2006: Chester Jets (Player/Coach)
• 2006-2007: Chester Jets {Player/Coach}

[edit] Awards and achievements

• AAU Junior Olympic National Championship Team, 1987
• Big East All-Star Team, 1990
• English All-Star Game, 1993, 1997 and 1999
• English League All-Star Team, 1997
• Israeli League Newcomer of the Year, 1995
• BBL Champion, 2001 and 2003
• National Cup Winner, 2000-2001
• National Cup Runner-up, 1997-1998
• BBL Trophy Winner, 2003-2004
• BBL Trophy Runner-up, 1996-1997
• BBL Championship Winner, 2004-2005
• Play-off Runner-up, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005
• Play-off Winner, 2000-2001 and 2002-2003