The Greatest NBL Players at Every Age
April 11, 2021
David Winslow
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 1/05/60
- Place of Birth: St Louis, Missouri (USA)
- Position: CTR
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): #N/A
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Northeast Missouri State University / Truman State University (1977–1981)
- NBL DEBUT: 6/02/82
- AGE AT DEBUT: 21
- LAST NBL GAME: 18/06/83
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 23
- NBL History: Adelaide City 1982 | Adelaide 1983
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: David Winslow was born in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), and raised in East
St. Louis, IL. He was the 4th of 7 children born to Homer and Odell
Winslow.
He is a graduate of E. St. Louis Sr. High-1977, Truman State
University-1981 (Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology) and
University of Phoenix-2003 (Masters in Business Administration).
FAMILY: Married his wife Venita in 2010 and the couple have four children between them
David II, Jennifer, Christopher, and Jessica (Garrett).
NBL EXPERIENCE
David Winslow made his NBL debut with the Adelaide City Eagles at 21 years of age. He scored 25 points in his first game.
David Winslow averaged 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 1 assist in his debut season. Although steals and blocks weren’t recorded in 1982, anyone who saw the 21-year-old in action knew he had a bunch of them in every game.
ADELAIDE 36ERS
1983
The Adelaide 36ers entered the 1983 NBL season with high expectations, driven by their newly rebranded identity and the solid performances of key players like David Winslow (27.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists) and Wayne McDaniel (26.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists).
The team, formerly known as the Adelaide City Eagles, changed its name to the Adelaide 36ers to reflect South Australia’s founding in 1836.
Mike Osborne continued as head coach, while David Winslow was named team captain.
Winslow, praised as possibly the best American in the NBL, demonstrated his versatility as a dominant inside presence and skilled playmaker.
McDaniel’s ability to dominate the boards and contribute offensively provided the team with a formidable frontcourt duo.
Despite these standout performances, the 36ers faced challenges throughout the season, highlighted by inconsistent performances on the road.
The team managed an 11-11 record, struggling to find cohesion in close games, particularly away from their home court at Apollo Entertainment Centre.
Darryl Pearce (15.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists) continued to shine as a dependable scoring threat from the perimeter, earning recognition for his smooth shooting and on-court awareness.
Adelaide’s season was marked by both highs and lows.
They achieved notable victories, including a win over the league champion West Adelaide Bearcats (114-95), showcasing their potential as a competitive force in the league.
However, the 36ers also endured tough losses, such as their defeat to Canberra (86-107) and an away loss to the Geelong Cats (90-106), which ultimately limited their playoff chances.
Their biggest winning streak was three games, achieved from March 12 to March 20, where they recorded victories over the Canberra Cannons (93-92), Westate Wildcats (102-91), and Hobart Devils (103-85).
Conversely, their longest losing streak also spanned three games and occurred multiple times during the season, with one stretch from February 12 to February 26, including losses to Canberra (86-107), Bankstown (81-90), and Coburg (99-103).
Local talents Kym Borrett (9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds) and Dean Kinsman (5.1 points, 2.5 assists) provided crucial depth for the team.
Borrett’s inside presence and Kinsman’s playmaking abilities were instrumental in the team’s rotation, even as they struggled with maintaining consistency over the season.
Additionally, role players like Chris Stirling (3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds) and Malcolm Penno (4.0 points, 1.2 rebounds) offered steady contributions, ensuring the 36ers had options off the bench.
Despite the team’s efforts, they ultimately finished sixth in their division, falling short of a playoff berth.
While many may have overlooked his contributions to Adelaide, especially while “Rifle” Reg Biddings was averaging 30 points per game and Darryl “Ice Man” Pearce chipping in with his delightfully soft outside bankers, but make no mistake, Winslow could do it all. Rebound, reject, defend, pass and steal. He was considered the most agile big man in the league during his time – a end-to-end centre.
“I played most of my college ball at forward but out here I’ve had to play in the middle,” he said.” It gets pretty wearing banging against the big bodies of guys like Brad Dalton and George Morrow.
Additionally, while playing for Adelaide City Winslow scored 74 points in a NBL Preseason game.
David Winslow played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Adelaide City Eagles and the Adelaide 36ers. He averaged 25.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 48 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 31st in points per game.
– 31st in rebounds per game.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 23 | Adelaide | 11-11 (10) | 22 | 0.0 | 593 | 208 | 41 | 80 | 128 | 40 | 20 | 73 | 73 | 257 | 497 | 52% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 79 | 118 | 67% | 54% | 52% | 40 |
| 1982 | 22 | Adelaide City | 15-11 (7) | 26 | 0.0 | 635 | 344 | 36 | 125 | 219 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 82 | 271 | 533 | 51% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 93 | 112 | 83% | 54% | 51% | 42 | Totals | 48 | 0 | 1228 | 552 | 77 | 205 | 347 | 40 | 20 | 125 | 155 | 528 | 1030 | 51.3% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 172 | 230 | 74.8% | 54% | 51% | 42 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 23 | Adelaide | 11-11 (10) | 22 | 0.0 | 27.0 | 9.5 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 11.7 | 22.6 | 52% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 3.6 | 5.4 | 67% | 54% | 52% | 40 |
| 1982 | 22 | Adelaide City | 15-11 (7) | 26 | 0.0 | 24.4 | 13.2 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 8.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 10.4 | 20.5 | 51% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 3.6 | 4.3 | 83% | 54.2% | 51% | 42 | Total | 48 | 0.0 | 25.6 | 11.5 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 11.0 | 21.5 | 51.3% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 74.8% | 54% | 51% | 42 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 42 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
In 1982, he scored 76 points in a SA state league game.
COLLEGE
David Winslow came to Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman State University) after a successful high school athletic career in East St. Louis, Illinois, and he played for the Bulldogs’ men’s basketball program from 1977–78 through 1980–81 in NCAA Division II and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA).
Winslow’s 1978–79 season aligned with a Bulldogs conference championship, and that team advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament, finishing the year ranked seventh nationally in Division II while earning a bid to the NCAA South Central Regional in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Across his four seasons, Winslow totaled 1,447 career points and 996 career rebounds while playing 106 career games, and he finished his career as the school’s all-time leading rebounder with 996 boards.
Winslow’s production peaked as an upperclassman, as he scored 325 points in 26 games during the 1979–80 season and 319 points in 29 games during the 1980–81 season, with his 1979–80 total equating to a 12.5 points-per-game average.
He was a two-time All-Conference first team selection, earning All-MIAA First Team honors in both 1979–80 and 1980–81 after receiving honorable mention recognition in 1978–79.
Winslow served as co-captain of the 1979–80 squad, and his best scoring night was a 37-point performance during the 1979–80 season against St. Mary’s of Michigan.
In 1980–81, the Bulldogs captured the MIAA postseason playoffs and again advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament, and Winslow’s senior-year recognition included Basketball Weekly Division II All-America third team honors along with Division II Basketball Coaches honorable mention All-America recognition.
After graduating in 1982, Winslow played two seasons in Australia before returning to the United States.
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL
After his NBL career wrapped up, he became an estimator/project manager for two companies, Grantwood Mechanical and Associated Engineering and was the project manager for the University City School District.In 2016, he was accepted into Leadership Focus, a ministerial licensing program of the Church of God. He is also filling assignments as a speaker in other Church of God churches when requested.
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