Greg Stokes facts for kids
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| Born | August 5, 1963 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| High school | Hamilton (Hamilton, Ohio) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Iowa (1981–1985) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1985–1992 | |||||||||||||
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| 1985–1986 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1988 | Dietor Bologna | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1989 | Joventut Badalona | |||||||||||||
| 1989 | Vismara Cantù | |||||||||||||
| 1989 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Glaxo Verona | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Southern Melbourne Saints | |||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Sioux Falls Skyforce | |||||||||||||
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Gregory Lewis Stokes, born on August 5, 1963, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1985 NBA draft. Greg played as a power forward and center. He played for the 76ers and the Sacramento Kings during his NBA career. He also played basketball in Italy and Australia. His daughter, Kiah Stokes, is also a professional basketball player.
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Greg Stokes' Basketball Journey
High School Success
Greg Stokes played high school basketball at Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio. In the 1980-1981 season, he helped his team achieve an amazing 25-1 record. They even made it to the regional finals!
College Career at Iowa
After high school, Greg went to the University of Iowa. He played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1981 to 1985. His jersey number, 41, was later retired by the Iowa Hawkeyes. This is a very special honor for a college player.
Playing in the NBA
In 1985, Greg was picked by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft. He played in 42 NBA games during his career. He scored a total of 130 points while playing for the 76ers and the Sacramento Kings.
International and Other Teams
After his time in the NBA, Greg played basketball in other countries. He played professionally in Italy for teams like Dietor Bologna, Joventut Badalona, Vismara Cantù, and Glaxo Verona. He also played in Australia for the Southern Melbourne Saints. Later, he played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
Winning Gold for the USA
Greg Stokes was also part of the United States men's basketball team. He won a gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Family Connection
Greg's daughter, Kiah Stokes, followed in his footsteps and became a basketball player too. She played college basketball at the University of Connecticut from 2011 to 2015. Kiah now plays professionally in the WNBA for the Las Vegas Aces. She also played for the New York Liberty before that.
More About Greg Stokes
- Assistant Coach - Greg Stokes
- Greg Stokes - Hawkeye Sports News
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- Italian League statistics
See also
In Spanish: Greg Stokes para niños
