George P. Bucci Jr. (born July 9, 1953) is an American former basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1953 Cornwall, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Newburgh Free Academy (Newburgh, New York) |
| College | Manhattan (1972–1975) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 3rd round, 52nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Buffalo Braves | |
| Playing career | 1975–1992 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | New York Nets |
| 1977–1980 | Mens Sana Siena |
| 1981–1984 | Mens Sana Siena |
| 1984–1985 | Ellepi Irnerio |
| 1985–1990 | Fortitudo Bologna |
| 1990–1991 | Montecatini SC |
| 1991–1992 | Mens Sana Siena |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
He played collegiately for the Manhattan College.
He was selected by the Buffalo Braves in the third round (52nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft and by the New York Nets in the 1975 ABA Draft.
He played for the New York Nets in the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 1975–76 season and won an ABA championship with them. He was not used much as their 5th guard, and during the season the team permitted him to start an oil distribution company.[1]
The Net's cut Bucci before the 1976–77 season.[2] From 1977 until 1992 he played in the Lega Basket Serie A
In the 1990s he was elected to political office, as councilman and later supervisor of Newburgh, New York.
References
edit- ^ Borgi, Augie (February 4, 1976). "Nets' Bucci: Fifth Guard, Businessman". Daily News. p. 73. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Jacobs, Andy (November 21, 1976). "Former Net George Bucci Plans for Future". Poughkeepsie Journal. p. 5B. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "George Bucci & Leigh Ann Walker-Finley Named 2018 Manhattan College MAAC Basketball Honor Roll Inductees". maacsports.com. August 16, 2018. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ "George Bucci (2018) - Honor Roll". maacsports.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Basketball Reference
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