Jayson Wells
Jayson Donald Edward Wells is an American basketball coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach at Cal State [Fullerton Titans men's basketball|Cal State Fullerton]. As a player, he won titles in the Finnish, Ukrainian, and Israeli leagues and was named to four All-League teams.
High school career
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Wells attended Cleveland [Central Catholic High School], graduating in 1994. He and teammate Earl Boykins led the Ironmen to a 23–2 season in 1994; reaching the Ohio State Quarterfinals; they won consecutive North Coast League titles. He was selected to the All-North Coast League “First Team” and named to the All-State Team.College career
After high school, Wells attended Indiana State University. He played basketball under head coaches Sherman Dillard and Royce Waltman, leading the team in scoring and rebounding his senior season; he finished his career as the #19 career scorer and the #13 rebounder. He was named first team All-Missouri Valley following his senior season and third team All-Missouri Valley Conference junior season.Professional career
Jayson Wells was not selected in the 1998 NBA draft. However, he spent 13 seasons playing in 12 countries. He won titles in Finland, Ukraine, and Israel. He was selected to All-Pro teams in Sweden, Australia, and Israel. In 2003–04 he was the Israeli Basketball [Premier League Statistical Leaders|top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League].Following his retirement; Wells has built a career in skills development, as well as becoming an author and motivational speaker.