Stanislav Kropilák

Stanislav Kropilák
Personal information
Born (1955-06-10) 10 June 1955
Kremnica, Czechoslovakia
Nationality Slovak
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
Playing career 1972–1996
Position Power forward / Center
Career history
1972–1975 Slavia SVST Bratislava
1975–1983 Inter Bratislava
1983–1984 RH Pardubice
1984–1985 Inter Bratislava
1985–1989 CEP Fleurus
1989–1990 Spirou Monceau
1990–1992 Amicale Steinsel
1992–1994 Avenire Namur Basket
1994–1996 Spirou Basket Gilly
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Czechoslovakia
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
1985 West Germany National team
1977 Belgium National team
1981 Czechoslovakia National team

Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák (born 10 June 1955) is a retired Czechoslovak-Slovak professional basketball player. At a height of 6'10" (2.08 m), he was a talented power forward-center. He is considered to be one of the best European players of his generation. Kropilák was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. His nickname as a player was Kily.[1]

Club career

In his club career, Kropilák won 5 Czechoslovak League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to the Czechoslovak League First Team 10 times (1976–1985). He was also named to the FIBA European Selection 4 times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).

Czechoslovakia national team

Kropilák helped to lead the senior Czechoslovakia national team to a EuroBasket silver medal, at the EuroBasket 1985, as well as to two EuroBasket bronze medals, in 1977 and 1981. He was named to the EuroBasket 1983 All-Tournament Team.

See also

References

  1. ↑ name: Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák Nickname(s): Kily.
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