Writer's Life Magazine | Issue 25

Meet Willie Deane; Published Author and Much More Than a Professional Basketball Player:

Willie Deane was born and raised in Schenectady New York. He is a graduate of Schenectady High School’s Technical Program and holder of a High School Regions Diploma. He was the captain and leader of the first New York State Section II Championship basketball team 98’ since the merger of rivals Mont Pleasant and Linton and still holds the schools all-time scoring title surpassing the legendary Pat Riley who previously held the record. Willie is currently touring and making appearances as a published author of his first children’s book LOVE which he wrote inspired by his two young daughters Sue Han and Seline.