Hall of Fame
Willie James Heard excelled on the basketball court for Rutgers-Newark. Willie was a four-year starter for the basketball team at center and forward and was versatile enough to have played all positions. Willie was noted for his patented “sky ball” shot, which was never blocked during his college career.
During his senior year, Willie scored over 400 points. Willie combined outstanding defense with a powerful offense and was part of a select group of players who were 1,000-point scorers during their college careers.
Willie excelled in tournament competition as well. During his senior year, Rutgers played in the Eisenhower College Tournament and Willie was one of the five players selected to the Eisenhower College All Tournament Team.
Willie is presently a successful real estate broker in Irvington, New Jersey.
