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Jim Rowinski

Jim Rowinski
Personal information
Born(1961-01-04)January 4, 1961
Long Island, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2024(2024-02-01) (aged 63)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolSyosset (Syosset, New York)
CollegePurdue (1980–1984)
NBA draft1984: 4th round, 86th overall pick
Selected by the Utah Jazz
PositionPower forward / center
Number41, 11, 50
Career history
1988Long Island Knights
1988–1989Topeka Sizzlers
1989Detroit Pistons
1989Philadelphia 76ers
1989–1990Topeka Sizzlers
1990Miami Heat
1990–1991Yakima Sun Kings
1991CB Breogán
1991–1992BC Castors Braine
1991–1992Yakima Sun Kings
1992Long Island Surf
1992–1994Karşıyaka
1995Long Island Surf
1995Miami Tropics
1995Memphis Fire
1995–1996Yakima Sun Kings
1997Long Island Surf
Career highlights and awards
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James Rowinski (January 4, 1961 – February 1, 2024) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.

College career

Rowinski, a 6'8" 250 lb center, attended Purdue University. Along with standout freshman and fellow center, Russell Cross, he helped lead the Boilermakers to a 21–11 record and to a third-place finish in the NIT under first year head coach, Gene Keady. During his sophomore season at Purdue, Jim helped them to an NIT Finals appearance. In his Junior season, he led Purdue to the second round of the 1983 NCAA Tournament. After Russell Cross left for the NBA after his junior season, Rowinski became the starting center for the Boilermakers. During his senior season, he led the Boilers to a Co-Big Ten Conference title, a berth in the 1984 NCAA Tournament and an overall record of 22-7 for the season, averaging 15 points a game on the season. Jim was named First Team All-Big Ten and was also selected a team co-MVP with point guard, Ricky Hall. he was rewarded the Chicago Tribune Trophy, which is given the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player. He is one of three Purdue players to have been awarded this trophy; along with Rick Mount (1969, 1970) and Glenn Robinson (1994) were also recipients.[1]

Professional career

Jim Rowinski was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the fourth round of the 1984 NBA draft. Although he did not play his drafted season, Jim eventually began his NBA career in 1988 with the Detroit Pistons and on through to 1990 with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat. His NBA career lasted 23 games over two seasons, where he averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds a game, along with an 84.4 percent at the free throw line and a 41.7 field goal percentage.

Death

Rowinski died on February 1, 2024, at the age of 63.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "2011-12 Purdue Men's Basketball Information Guide" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
  2. ^ King, Sam (February 2, 2024). "Former Purdue basketball standout Jim Rowinski dies". Journal & Courier. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ James Rowinski


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