Charles "Chuck" Aleksinas (born February 26, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the fourth round (76th pick overall) of the 1982 NBA draft and played one season in 1984–85 for the Golden State Warriors. Aleksinas currently resides in Morris, Connecticut and has played in many local amateur basketball leagues. Aleksinas weighed 260 pounds (120 kg) and stood at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) during his playing days. He played the center position.
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Born | (1959-02-26) February 26, 1959 (age 63) Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Wamogo (Litchfield, Connecticut) |
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NBA draft | 1982 / Round: 4 / Pick: 76th overall |
Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
Playing career | 1983–1990 |
Position | Center |
Number | 50 |
Career history | |
1983–1984 | Estudiantes de Madrid |
1984–1985 | Golden State Warriors |
1985–1986 | Zaragoza |
1986–1987 | OAR Ferrol |
1987–1990 | Gorizia |
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Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, Aleksinas played at Wamogo High School where he was the first 1,000 point scorer in the school's history. [1] He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky and the University of Connecticut.[2] [3]
Aleksinas is of Lithuanian descent and wanted to play for their national team, but this attempt was denied by FIBA, because he did not have a Lithuanian citizenship for at least three years.[4][5]
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball 1977–78 NCAA champions | |
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