Hall of Fame
CARL WILMER (Basketball 1990-91)
A native of Marksville, La., Carl Wilmer was a two-year letterman in basketball for the Lions in 1990-1991 and was a key figure in helping lead the Lions to the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1991.
Selected to the All-Gulf South Conference team and to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament team in 1990-91, Wilmer averaged 15.3 points per game on a team that went 29-4. He had the highest field goal percentage on the team (57.4) and was second in scoring. He also scored 33 points in a game, twice.
He was also a member of the season 500-point club with 505 in 1991. Played in 43 career games and averaged 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds. Shot 56.4 percent from the floor for his career (219-388) and 66.6 percent from the free throw line (160-240). Pulled 289 career rebounds for a 6.7 average.
Wilmer studied Criminal Justice at UNA and is currently employed at Hexion Specialty Chemicals in Louisiana. He formerly served as executive casino host at Paragon Casino Resort. He also has a lengthy career as a youth and high school basketball coach.
His son Carl Wilmer, Jr., plays football at Grambling State University and his daughter, Roslyn Wilmer, played basketball at Louisiana College and is currently a high school women's basketball coach in Louisiana.
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