William Cotton (2010) - Hall of Fame - University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Hall of Fame

William Cotton

Induction

2010
Sport(s)

Men's Basketball

William Cotton was a dominating presence in the post for UCO for three years from 1962-65, leading the Bronchos to a 60-19 record, two Oklahoma Collegiate Conference titles and a trip to the NAIA national tournament quarterfinals during a 24-4 season in 1963-64.

He averaged 14.5 points and 5.9 rebounds a game his first year at UCO in 1962-63 and then came back the next season to earn first-team All-Conference and third-team All-America honors as a junior after averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds a contest.

William was a repeat first-team All-Conference pick as a senior when he netted 18.2 points and 9.7 rebounds a game.

Cotton averaged 17.7 points and 8.0 rebounds a game for his career while shooting 54.6 percent from the field. He ranks second at UCO in career free throws made (419) and attempted (546) and is ninth in career points (1,377).

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