Steve Puidokas
American basketball player
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Steven John Puidokas (April 12, 1955 – August 12, 1994) was an American professional basketball player in Europe.[1] He played college basketball for the Washington State Cougars from 1973 to 1977.[2][3] He left Washington State as both their all-time leading scorer with 1,894 points and all-time leading rebounder with 992 rebounds. He was inducted posthumously into the Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Hall of Honor in 2012.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 12, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 1994 (aged 39) Sardinia, Italy |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Laurence (Burbank, Illinois) |
| College | Washington State (1973–1977) |
| NBA draft | 1977: 3rd round, 57th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Washington Bullets |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Puidokas was the first Washington State men's basketball player to have his number (55) retired, and remained the only one until the school retired Klay Thompson's in 2020.[4]
As a high school player, Puidokas was named a third-team All-American by Parade Magazine in 1973.[5]
