.png) Stewart from 1967 "Michiganensian" | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1947-04-11) April 11, 1947 (age 77) Steelton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 23, 2022 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Steelton-Highspire (Steelton, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Michigan (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 4th round, 44th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 1970–1979 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 40, 22 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1970 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1970–1971 | The Floridians |
| 1971–1972 | Grand Rapids Tackers |
| 1973–1974 | JA Vichy |
| 1974–1975 | Cherry Hill Rookies |
| 1975–1976 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1976–1979 | Lancaster Red Roses |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2005 | Lawrenceville Jazz |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Dennis Edward Stewart (born April 11, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.
College career
Stewart played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he played with the Michigan Wolverines.
Professional career
Stewart was selected in the 1969 NBA draft, by the Phoenix Suns. Although Stewart never played for the Suns, he did play in the NBA with the Baltimore Bullets. He also played in the American Basketball Association (ABA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and abroad in France. Stewart was a CBA All-Star in 1971–72, when he averaged 31 points per game for the Grand Rapids Tackers. He was the French League Best Scorer, in 1974. Stewart's professional career spanned from 1970 to 1979.
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
ABA
Source
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–71 | Baltimore (NBA) | 2 | 3.0 | .250 | 1.000 | 1.5 | .5 | 2.0 | |
| 1970–71 | Florida (ABA) | 10 | 6.6 | .341 | .333 | .714 | 1.4 | .1 | 3.6 |
| Career | 12 | 6.0 | .333 | .333 | .778 | 1.4 | .2 | 3.3 | |
References
- ^ "Dennis Stewart NBA/ABA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- "Price, Russell On All-Star Team". Decatur Sunday Herald and Review. April 2, 1972. p. 21. Retrieved February 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Pistons Invite Collegians". The State Journal. August 30, 1972. p. C-6. Retrieved February 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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- 1947 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- Baltimore Bullets (1963–1973) players
- Basketball players from Pennsylvania
- JA Vichy players
- Lancaster Red Roses (CBA) players
- Los Angeles Stars draft picks
- Miami Floridians players
- Michigan Wolverines men's basketball players
- Phoenix Suns draft picks
- Wilkes-Barre Barons players
- American men's basketball players
- Forwards (basketball)
- People from Steelton, Pennsylvania
- Sportspeople from Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- American basketball biography, 1940s birth stubs