Jim Rowinski Explained

Jim Rowinski
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:250
Birth Date:4 January 1961
Birth Place:Long Island, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Highschool:Syosset (Syosset, New York)
College:Purdue (1980–1984)
Draft Year:1984
Draft Round:4
Draft Pick:86
Draft Team:Utah Jazz
Career Number:41, 11, 50
Career Position:Power forward / center
Years1:1988
Team1:Long Island Knights
Years2:1988–1989
Team2:Topeka Sizzlers
Team3:Detroit Pistons
Team4:Philadelphia 76ers
Years5:1989–1990
Team5:Topeka Sizzlers
Team6:Miami Heat
Years7:1990–1991
Team7:Yakima Sun Kings
Years8:1991
Team8:CB Breogán
Years9:1991–1992
Team9:BC Castors Braine
Years10:1991–1992
Team10:Yakima Sun Kings
Years11:1992
Team11:Long Island Surf
Years12:1992–1994
Team12:Karşıyaka
Years13:1995
Team13:Long Island Surf
Years14:1995
Team14:Miami Tropics
Years15:1995
Team15:Memphis Fire
Years16:1995–1996
Team16:Yakima Sun Kings
Years17:1997
Team17:Long Island Surf
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James Rowinski (January 4, 1961 – February 1, 2024) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.

College career

Rowinski, a 6'8" 250 lb center, attended Purdue University. Along with standout freshman and fellow center, Russell Cross, he helped lead the Boilermakers to a 21-11 record and to a third-place finish in the NIT under first year head coach, Gene Keady. During his sophomore season at Purdue, Jim helped them to an NIT Finals appearance. In his Junior season, he led Purdue to the second round of the 1983 NCAA Tournament. After Russell Cross left for the NBA after his junior season, Rowinski became the starting center for the Boilermakers. During his senior season, he led the Boilers to a Co-Big Ten Conference title, a berth in the 1984 NCAA Tournament and an overall record of 22-7 for the season, averaging 15 points a game on the season. Jim was named First Team All-Big Ten and was also selected a team co-MVP with point guard, Ricky Hall. he was rewarded the Chicago Tribune Trophy, which is given the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player. He is one of three Purdue players to have been awarded this trophy; along with Rick Mount (1969, 1970) and Glenn Robinson (1994) were also recipients.[1]

Professional career

Jim Rowinski was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the fourth round of the 1984 NBA draft. Although he did not play his drafted season, Jim eventually began his NBA career in 1988 with the Detroit Pistons and on through to 1990 with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat. His NBA career lasted 23 games over two seasons, where he averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds a game, along with an 84.4 percent at the free throw line and a 41.7 field goal percentage.

Death

Rowinski died on February 1, 2024, at the age of 63.[2] [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011-12 Purdue Men’s Basketball Information Guide . 2011 . December 20, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111220051915/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pur/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/11-12MBBRecordBook.pdf . December 20, 2011.
  2. News: King . Sam . Former Purdue basketball standout Jim Rowinski dies . February 2, 2024 . Journal & Courier . February 2, 2024.
  3. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/fort-lauderdale-fl/james-rowinski-11652327 James Rowinski