| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1958-01-21)January 21, 1958 (age 67) Kendall, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kendall (Kendall, New York) |
| College | Syracuse (1976–1980) |
| NBA draft | 1980: 2nd round, 34th overall pick |
| Selected by theDallas Mavericks | |
| Playing career | 1980–1993 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1982 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1982–1989 | Cantine Riunite Reggio Emilia |
| 1989–1991 | Cantù |
| 1991–1992 | Coren Ourense |
| 1992–1993 | Medinform Marsala |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Roosevelt Bouie (born January 21, 1958) is a retired Americanbasketball player. He is known both for hisAll-American college years atSyracuse University and his storied career in Italy's top league.
Bouie played for coachJim Boeheim at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, combining with teammateLouis Orr to form what became popularly known as the "Louie and Bouie Show."[1] The duo was named so after the student newspaperThe Daily Orange ran a caricature of them heading up the basketball court in tuxedos and top hats.[2] A 6'11" center, Bouie was drafted in the second round of the1980 NBA draft by theDallas Mavericks. Bouie never played in the NBA, however, opting instead for a career in Italy where he averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over 12 seasons.[3] Bouie also played one season in Spain forOurense.
He was general manager for theBuffalo Stampede of thePremier Basketball League from 2009 to 2010.[4]
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