Jim Rowinski

Jim Rowinski
Personal information
Born	January 4, 1961; Long Island, New York, U.S.
Died	February 1, 2024 (aged 63); Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school	Syosset (Syosset, New York)
College	Purdue (1980–1984)
NBA draft	1984: 4th round, 86th overall pick
	Selected by the Utah Jazz
Position	Power forward / center
Number	41, 11, 50
Career history
1988	Long Island Knights
1988–1989	Topeka Sizzlers
1989	Detroit Pistons
1989	Philadelphia 76ers
1989–1990	Topeka Sizzlers
1990	Miami Heat
1990–1991	Yakima Sun Kings
1991	CB Breogán
1991–1992	BC Castors Braine
1991–1992	Yakima Sun Kings
1992	Long Island Surf
1992–1994	Karşıyaka
1995	Long Island Surf
1995	Miami Tropics
1995	Memphis Fire
1995–1996	Yakima Sun Kings
1997	Long Island Surf
Career highlights and awards
	CBA rebounding leader (1991); Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball (1984); First-team All-Big Ten (1984);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

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]

References

^ "2011-12 Purdue Men's Basketball Information Guide" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
^ King, Sam (February 2, 2024). "Former Purdue basketball standout Jim Rowinski dies". Journal & Courier. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
^ James Rowinski

External links

NBA statistics @ basketballreference.com
Spanish League profile

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[1] "2011-12 Purdue Men's Basketball Information Guide" (PDF). 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.

[2] King, Sam (February 2, 2024). "Former Purdue basketball standout Jim Rowinski dies". Journal & Courier. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

[3] James Rowinski

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