Ben Poquette
Benedict Jay Poquette (born May 7, 1955) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he graduated from East Lansing High School and Central Michigan University. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round (36th pick) of the 1977 NBA Draft, and played for them in 1978–79. He also played for the Utah Jazz in 1980–83, the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1984–87, and the Chicago Bulls in 1987. He left the NBA after that season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1955 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East Lansing (East Lansing, Michigan) |
| College | Central Michigan (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1977–1990 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 50 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1979 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1979–1983 | Utah Jazz |
| 1983–1987 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1987 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1987–1989 | Irge Desio |
| 1989–1990 | S. Bennedetto Gorizia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,899 (6.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,371 (5.2 rpg) |
| Blocks | 794 (1.1 bpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
See also
- List of National Basketball Association players with most blocks in a game
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