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Born in [[Wilson's Mills, North Carolina]], he played collegiately for the [[University of Michigan]], where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/CountyAdministrator/administrator.htm|title=Administrator {{!}} Kent County, Michigan|website=www.accesskent.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref> The university's annual award for the "Outstanding Defensive Player" is named for Britt.
Born in [[Wilson's Mills, North Carolina]], he played collegiately for the [[University of Michigan]], where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/CountyAdministrator/administrator.htm|title=Administrator {{!}} Kent County, Michigan|website=www.accesskent.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref> The university's annual award for the "Outstanding Defensive Player" is named for Britt.


Mr. Britt was selected by the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in the fourth round (60th pick overall) of the [[1976 NBA Draft]].
Britt was selected by the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in the fourth round (60th pick overall) of the [[1976 NBA Draft]].


He played for the [[Detroit Pistons]] (1977–78) in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] for 7 games.
He played for the [[Detroit Pistons]] (1977–78) in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] for 7 games.


Following his NBA career, Mr. Britt held various management positions at Steelcase and Michigan National Bank - Central, before joining the government of Kent County, Michigan, Michigan's 4th largest county, as Deputy County Administrator.
Britt also was [[NFL draft|drafted]] in the 13th round (364th overall) of the [[1976 NFL Draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].
Following his NBA career, Britt held various management positions at Steelcase and Michigan National Bank - Central, before joining the government of Kent County, Michigan, Michigan's 4th largest county, as Deputy County Administrator.


In 2018, Britt was named Kent County Administrator, overseeing the daily activities of the county and serving as the county's Chief Administrative and Financial Officer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/CountyAdministrator/|title=County Administrator {{!}} Kent County, Michigan|website=www.accesskent.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref>
In 2018, Britt was named Kent County Administrator, overseeing the daily activities of the county and serving as the county's Chief Administrative and Financial Officer.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/CountyAdministrator/|title=County Administrator {{!}} Kent County, Michigan|website=www.accesskent.com|language=en|access-date=2018-08-03}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
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Revision as of 17:01, 2 August 2019

Wayman Britt
Britt from 1975 Michiganensian
Personal information
Born (1954-08-31) August 31, 1954 (age 70)
Wilson's Mills, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolFlint Northern
(Flint, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan (1972–1976)
NBA draft1976: 4th round, 60th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1976–1977
PositionGuard
Number12
Career history
1976–1977Detroit Pistons
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Wayman P. Britt (born August 31, 1952) is a retired American basketball player.

Born in Wilson's Mills, North Carolina, he played collegiately for the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.[1] The university's annual award for the "Outstanding Defensive Player" is named for Britt.

Britt was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth round (60th pick overall) of the 1976 NBA Draft.

He played for the Detroit Pistons (1977–78) in the NBA for 7 games.

Britt also was drafted in the 13th round (364th overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

Following his NBA career, Britt held various management positions at Steelcase and Michigan National Bank - Central, before joining the government of Kent County, Michigan, Michigan's 4th largest county, as Deputy County Administrator.

In 2018, Britt was named Kent County Administrator, overseeing the daily activities of the county and serving as the county's Chief Administrative and Financial Officer.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Administrator | Kent County, Michigan". www.accesskent.com. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  2. ^ "County Administrator | Kent County, Michigan". www.accesskent.com. Retrieved 2018-08-03.


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