Stewart Granger (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 27, 1961 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| High school | Nazareth Regional (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Villanova (1979–1983) |
| NBA Draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1984–1990 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1984–1985 | Sarasota Stingers |
| 1985 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1985 | Sarasota Stingers |
| 1985–1986 | Maine Windjammers |
| 1986 | Wildwood Aces |
| 1986–1987 | New York Knicks |
| 1987 | Philadelphia Aces |
| 1988 | Long Island Knights |
| 1989–1990 | Alviks BK |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stewart Francis Granger was born on October 27, 1961. He is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and was also a member of the Canadian national team.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Stewart Granger grew up in Montreal, Canada. When he was older, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, USA. There, he attended Nazareth Regional High School. He played basketball for his high school team. In 1979, Granger helped his team win the New York State high school finals.
College Career at Villanova
After high school, Stewart Granger played college basketball at Villanova University. He played for the Villanova Wildcats. During his time in college, he scored an average of 10.4 points per game. He also made 4.8 assists per game. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores.
Playing in the NBA
In 1983, Stewart Granger was chosen in the 1983 NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers picked him as the 24th player overall.
- Cleveland Cavaliers: In his first season (1984), Granger played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 4.5 points and 2.4 assists per game.
- Atlanta Hawks: In his second season, he played for the Atlanta Hawks. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 assists per game.
- New York Knicks: His last NBA season was in 1987 with the New York Knicks. He averaged 3.3 points and 1.8 assists per game.
Other Basketball Leagues
Stewart Granger also played in other basketball leagues. In 1986, he was a first-team All-Star in the USBL (United States Basketball League). He played for the Wildwood Aces at that time. He also played professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association.
See also
In Spanish: Stewart Granger (baloncestista) para niños
- List of Montreal athletes
- List of famous Montrealers
