Jim Rowinski

Rowinski, a 6\'8" 250 lb center, attended and played collegiately at Purdue University. Along with standout freshman and fellow center, Russell Cross, he helped lead the Boilers to a 21-11 record and to a third-place finish in the NIT under first year head coach, Gene Keady. During his sophomore season at Purdue, Jim helped them to an NIT Finals appearance. In his Junior season, he led Purdue to the second round of the 1983 NCAA Tournament. After Russell Cross left for the NBA after his junior season, Rowinski became the starting center for the Boilermakers. During his senior season, he led the Boilers to a Co-Big Ten Conference title and to a 1984 NCAA Tournament appearance and onto a 22-7 overall record on the season, averaging 15 points a game on the season. Jim was named First Team All-Big Ten and was also selected a team co-mvp with guard, Ricky Hall. he was rewarded the Chicago Tri…