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Lou Roe

Personal information
Born	(1972-07-14) July 14, 1972 (age 53) Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
High school	Atlantic City (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	UMass (1991–1995)
NBA Draft	1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Pro career	1995–2012
Career history
1995–1996	Detroit Pistons
1996–1997	Golden State Warriors
1997–1998	Málaga
1998	Rockford Lightning
1998–1999	Cantù
1999–2000	Quad City Thunder
2000	Inca
2000–2002	Gijón
2002–2004	Lucentum Alicante
2004–2006	Caja San Fernando
2006–2007	Seoul Knights
2007	Palma
2007	Baskonia
2007–2008	Palma
2008	Murcia
2008–2009	Gipuzkoa
2009–2010	Tenerife
2010–2011	Halcones Xalapa
2011–2012	Regatas Corrientes
Career highlights and awards
2× Spanish League Top Scorer (2004, 2006) Spanish League MVP (2001) All-Spanish League Team (2004) Consensus second-team All-American (1995) Third-team All-American – NABC (1994) Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1995) 3× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1993–1995) No. 15 retired by UMass Minutemen
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Goodwill Games Bronze 1994 St. Petersburg National team

Louis Marquel Roe, born on July 14, 1972, is a former professional basketball player from America. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also in Spain's top league, the Liga ACB. During his college years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass), he was recognized as an All-American player.

College Basketball Journey

Lou Roe played college basketball for the UMass Minutemen team. He was a standout player during his time there. In 1995, he earned the title of Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was also chosen as a second-team All-American, which means he was one of the best college players in the country.

Professional Basketball Career

Lou Roe was picked by the Detroit Pistons in the 1995 NBA draft. He was the 30th player chosen overall in the second round. He played for two seasons in the NBA. During this time, he was part of both the Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors teams. He played in 66 games and scored a total of 130 points in his NBA career.

After his time in the NBA, Lou Roe continued his basketball journey overseas. He played professionally in several countries. These included Spain, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, and Argentina. He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in the United States.

Highlights in Spain

Lou Roe had a very successful career playing in Spain. He was named the Spanish League MVP in 2001. This award goes to the best player in the league. He also led the Spanish League in scoring twice, in 2004 and 2006. This means he scored more points than any other player in those seasons. In 2004, he was also selected for the All-Liga ACB Team, recognizing him as one of the top players in the league.

Life After Playing Basketball

After retiring from playing, Lou Roe stayed involved with basketball. He worked with his old college team, the UMass men's basketball team. He helped out in an administrative role, supporting his former teammate and coach, Derek Kellogg. In January 2021, Lou Roe took on a new role. He became the head coach for the Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Education

Lou Roe is currently a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is completing his undergraduate degree through a special program called University Without Walls. This program helps adults finish their college education.

Awards and Achievements

• Spanish League MVP: (2001)
• 2× Spanish League Top Scorer: (2004, 2006)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1995)
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1994)
• Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (1995)
• 3× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1993–1995)
• His jersey number 15 was retired by UMass Minutemen, a great honor.

See also

In Spanish: Lou Roe para niños