Roosevelt Bouie
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1958 Kendall, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kendall (Kendall, New York) |
| College | Syracuse (1976–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1982–1989 | Cantine Riunite Reggio Emilia |
| 1989–1991 | Cantù |
| 1991–1992 | Coren Ourense |
| 1992–1993 | Medinform Marsala |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Roosevelt Bouie (born January 21, 1958) is a retired American basketball player. He is known both for his All-American college years at Syracuse University and his storied career in Italy's top league.
Bouie played for coach Jim Boeheim at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, combining with teammate Louis Orr to form what became popularly known as the "Louie and Bouie Show."[1] A 6'11" center, Bouie was drafted in the second round of the 1980 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Bouie never played in the NBA, however, opting instead for a career in Italy where he averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over 12 seasons.[2] Bouie also played one season in Spain for Ourense.
References
- ^ DelNagro, Mike (February 11, 1980). "Plenty Of Juice In The Orange". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ "Roosevelt Bouie Lega Basket Serie A profile". Lega Basket. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
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