Jim Stack
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Laurence (Burbank, Illinois) |
| College | Northwestern (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983: 6th round, 117th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Houston Rockets |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1985 | GSG Aarschot |
| 1985–1986 | RAS Maccabi Brussels |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Jim Stack is an American basketball executive and former player. He served as general manager of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves from July 9, 2004, to September 26, 2009. Prior to joining the Timberwolves' organization, Stack worked as a scout and executive for the Chicago Bulls, an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers and an advance scout for the New York Knicks.
Stack attended St. Laurence High School in Burbank, Illinois. He was a member of the school's basketball team, the Vikings, which won or tied for the Chicago Catholic League championship for four consecutive years from 1975 to 1978.[1] The Vikings finished in fourth place in the 1977 IHSA Class AA Boys Basketball tournament.[2] Stack, however, was unable to play in the Vikings' semi-final and third-place games, which were both losses, in that year's tournament due to an ankle injury he suffered during the team's quarterfinal victory.[3][4] In the 1977–1978 season, the Vikings won their first 27 games before losing 42–41 in the sectional round of the 1978 IHSA Class AA tournament to the also 27-0 and eventual state champions Lockport Township High School.[5][6] Stack was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association's All-State second team as a senior in 1978.[7]
After graduating from high school, Stack played for Northwestern University. During his four years, he averaged 14.1 points-per-game and finished his career as the school's second all-time leading scorer with 1,583 points scored. Stack was selected as the team's MVP for his junior and senior years and helped the team advance to the second round of the 1983 National Invitation Tournament.[8][9]