Stinnett graduated from Father Dueñas Memorial School in Guam in 2004.[5] He subsequently moved to the United States, where he played two seasons of college basketball for Wenatchee Valley College.[6][7] His sophomore year was cut short after he sustained a season-ending injury in December 2005.[8] He later played college basketball in the Philippines as well.[5]
Professional career
In September 2015, Stinnett auditioned for the Hawke's Bay Hawks and other teams during a tour of New Zealand that followed Guam's bronze medal performance at the 2015 FIBA 3x3 Oceania Championships in Australia. The tryout was successful, and in December 2015, he signed with the Hawks for the 2016 New Zealand NBL season.[3][5][9] He appeared in 17 of the Hawks' 18 games in 2016, averaging 7.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.[10]
^ abBalajadia, Robert (December 17, 2015). "BLAS, STINNETT GO PRO IN NEW ZEALAND". GuamSportsNetwork.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016. ...added Stinnett, who is also celebrating his birthday today.
^Anthony, Kevin (November 29, 2005). "Knights off to agonizing start". wenatcheeworld.com. Retrieved February 24, 2020. 23 Willie Stinnett W 6-2 So. Father Duenas (Guam)
^Anthony, Kevin (December 14, 2005). "WVC men fall at end". wenatcheeworld.com. Retrieved February 24, 2020. ...choosing an optimistic outlook rather than dwelling on his team's cold start and the recent loss of point guard Willie Stinnett to a season-ending injury.
