Reggie Colton defined the position of “Power Forward” in the NWBA and the sport of wheelchair basketball. He was a gentleman who displayed genuine sportsmanship throughout his career. But don’t let that persona fool you…Reggie Colton was as fierce a competitor as anyone who played the game of wheelchair basketball.

Blessed with long arms and a strong upper body…Reggie began his career with the North Florida Renegades in 1983. He immediately made an impact on the game with his ability to “pick and roll’ and rebound. His basketball journey would take him from Florida to the Music City (TN) Lightning(1988-1992); Fresno(CA) Red Rollers (1995-1996);To the Dallas Mavericks(1997-2003).

His distinctive playing career included 7 National Championship Rings(with Fresno, Music City and Dallas). In 12 national final four appearances, Reggie was selected as the MVP in in 1989 and was on the All-Tournament Team 9 times. From 1989 thru 1996, Reggie was perhaps the most consistently effective player in the NWBA. In 1998, at the NWBT, Reggie was awarded the James S Ure Sportmanship Award 

Reggie was a stalwart member of the USA National Team and competed in Gold Cup World Championships in England (1990) and, in 1994 in Edmonton, he lead Team USA to a 67-53 victory over Great Britain to win the gold medal. Reggie was named MVP of the Gold Cup Tournament.

Reggie completed his international career by anchoring the Men’s 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Team and the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Team.

Reggie was one of the games greatest shot blockers and the guards on his team knew if they got beat on defense…Reggie would have their backs. Teammates, players, coaches, game officials, and organizers respected Reggie the player and person for above all; Reggie respected the game of wheelchair basketball and the opportunities it afforded him.