Wes Bialosuknia facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 8, 1945 Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 23, 2013 (aged 68) Hartford, Connecticut |
| High school | Franklin D. Roosevelt (Hyde Park, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UConn (1964–1967) |
| NBA Draft | 1967 / Round: 4 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1967–1968 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | Oakland Oaks |
Wesley John Bialosuknia (born June 8, 1945 – died October 23, 2013) was an American basketball player. He was known for his amazing shooting skills. Wes played as a guard and stood 6 feet 2 inches tall. He weighed about 185 pounds.
Wes Bialosuknia was a college basketball star. He played for the University of Connecticut Huskies. He was a very accurate shooter from far away.
College Basketball Star
Wes Bialosuknia holds some impressive records at the University of Connecticut.
- In the 1966–67 season, he averaged 28.0 points per game. This was the 5th best in the entire nation!
- He also holds the UConn record for career scoring average, with 23.6 points per game.
- Wes made 43 free throws in a row, which is another UConn record.
- In 1967, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the North–South College All-Star Game. This showed he was one of the best college players.
Professional Career
After college, Wes Bialosuknia was chosen by two professional basketball teams.
- The St. Louis Hawks picked him in the 4th round of the 1967 NBA draft. This was for the National Basketball Association (NBA).
- The Oakland Oaks also picked him in the 1967 ABA Draft. The ABA was another professional league at the time.
Wes decided to play for the Oakland Oaks during the 1967–68 season. He played in 70 games for them. During his time with the Oaks, he earned some cool nicknames like "The Mad Bomber" or "The Typographical Terror." He was especially good at shooting three-pointers. He finished second in the league for his three-point shooting percentage. He also made 9 three-pointers in a row, which is tied for the most in ABA history!
Later Life
Wes Bialosuknia passed away on October 23, 2013, when he was 68 years old. He is remembered as a talented shooter and a record-holder in college basketball.
