Stephen Bardo facts for kids
Bardo at the 2014 World Basketball Festival
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 5, 1968 Henderson, Kentucky, U.S. |
| High school | Carbondale (Carbondale, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois (1986–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1990–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1991 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1991 | Atlanta Eagles |
| 1991–1992 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1992 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1992–1993 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1993 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1993 | Levallois |
| 1993–1994 | Teamsystem Fabriano |
| 1994 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1994–1995 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1995 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1995–1996 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1996 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1996–2000 | Toshiba Brave Thunders Kanagawa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stephen Dean Bardo (born April 5, 1968) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played for three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Today, he works as an analyst for college basketball games.
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Stephen Bardo's Basketball Journey
Stephen Bardo had an amazing time playing basketball at the University of Illinois. He scored 909 points and made 495 assists during his college career. He was a key player on the famous "Flyin' Illini" team.
The "Flyin' Illini" Team
The "Flyin' Illini" team made it to the Final Four in 1989. This nickname was given to them by sports announcer Dick Vitale. Stephen Bardo was known for his strong defense. He was even named the Big Ten defensive player of the year in 1989. Other great players on that team included Nick Anderson and Kendall Gill.
Playing in the NBA and Beyond
In 1990, Stephen Bardo was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1990 NBA draft. He played a few games in the NBA for teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, and Detroit Pistons. After his time in the NBA, Bardo played basketball in many different countries. He played in France, Italy, Japan, Spain, and Venezuela.
He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He was recognized as the CBA Defensive Player of the Year in both 1993 and 1994. Stephen Bardo had a professional basketball career that lasted for 10 years.
College Statistics
Stephen Bardo's college stats show how well he played for the University of Illinois.
| Season | Games | Points | PPG | Assists | APG | Steals | Big Ten Record |
Overall Record |
Postseason |
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| 1986–87 | 31 | 119 | 3.7 | 85 | 2.7 | 23 | 13–2 | 23–8 | NCAA First Round |
| 1987–88 | 33 | 216 | 6.5 | 125 | 3.8 | 41 | 11–7 | 21–10 | NCAA Second Round |
| 1988–89 | 36 | 293 | 8.1 | 148 | 4.4 | 34 | 14–4 | 31–5 | NCAA Final Four |
| 1989–90 | 29 | 281 | 9.7 | 137 | 4.7 | 37 | 11–7 | 21–8 | NCAA First Round |
| Totals | 129 | 909 | 7.0 | 353 | 3.0 | 203 | 49–20 | 96–31 | 4 appearances |
Life After Basketball
After he stopped playing basketball in 2000, Stephen Bardo started a new career in broadcasting. He has worked as a sports reporter and analyst for different TV networks. These include CBS Sports, ESPN, and Big Ten Network. He also gives motivational speeches.
In 2021, Bardo began working as an analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team's broadcasts. He sometimes fills in for the regular commentator, Marques Johnson.
See also
In Spanish: Steve Bardo para niños
