Tom Piotrowski (basketball)
Thomas Tracy Piotrowski (born October 17, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 17, 1960 West Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Great Valley (Malvern, Pennsylvania) |
| College | La Salle (1978–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983: 3rd round, 62nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 54 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1984–1985 | Louisville Catbirds |
| 1985 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 7'1" center from La Salle University, Piotrowski was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 62nd pick of the 1983 NBA draft. He played 18 games for Portland during the 1983–84 NBA season, averaging 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per contest.[1] Piotrowski split the 1984–85 season between two teams in the Continental Basketball Association, the Louisville Catbirds and the Bay State Bombardiers. He averaged 6.5 points and 4.7 rebounds over 35 games.[2]
He served as boys' basketball coach at Atlantic Christian School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. He currently serves as boys' basketball coach at Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing, New Jersey and Video Production Instructor.[3] He is a 1978 graduate of Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Notes edit
- ^ Tom Piotrowski. basketball-reference.
- ^ 1985–86 CBA Official Guide and Register, page 243
- ^ Michael McGarry. "Tall in the family: Former NBA 7-footer takes unconventional route in developing his two sons' love of basketball". The Press of Atlantic City. January 4, 2008. D6.