Roosevelt Bouie
American basketball player (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roosevelt Bouie (born January 21, 1958) is a retired American basketball player. He is known both for his All-American college years at Syracuse University and his storied career in Italy's top league.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1958-01-21) January 21, 1958 (age 66) Kendall, New York, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Kendall (Kendall, New York) |
College | Syracuse (1976–1980) |
NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
Playing career | 1980–1993 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1980–1982 | Scavolini Pesaro |
1982–1989 | Cantine Riunite Reggio Emilia |
1989–1991 | Cantù |
1991–1992 | Coren Ourense |
1992–1993 | Medinform Marsala |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Bouie played for coach Jim Boeheim at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, combining with teammate Louis Orr to form what became popularly known as the "Louie and Bouie Show."[1] The duo was named so after the student newspaper The Daily Orange ran a caricature of them heading up the basketball court in tuxedos and top hats.[2] A 6'11" center, Bouie was drafted in the second round of the 1980 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Bouie never played in the NBA, however, opting instead for a career in Italy where he averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over 12 seasons.[3] Bouie also played one season in Spain for Ourense.
He was general manager for the Buffalo Stampede of the Premier Basketball League from 2009 to 2010.[4]