Stanislav Kropilák
Kropilák (#8 in white), at the 1980 Summer Olympics, versus the USSR.
Personal information
Born(1955-06-10)10 June 1955
Kremnica, Czechoslovakia
Died14 October 2022(2022-10-14) (aged 67)
NationalitySlovak
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
Playing career1972–1996
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
1972–1975Slavia SVST Bratislava
1975–1983Inter Bratislava
1983–1984RH Pardubice
1984–1985Inter Bratislava
1985–1989CEP Fleurus
1989–1990Spirou Monceau
1990–1992Amicale Steinsel
1992–1994Avenire Namur Basket
1994–1996Spirou Basket Gilly
Career highlights and awards
FIBA Hall of Fame as player
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Czechoslovakia
EuroBasket
Silver medal – second place 1985 West Germany
Bronze medal – third place 1977 Belgium
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Czechoslovakia

Stanislav Kropilák (10 June 1955 – 14 October 2022) was a Slovak basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he was a power forward-center. He is considered to be one of the best European players of his generation. Kropilák was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. His nickname as a player was Kily.[1]

Professional career

In his club career, Kropilák won five Czechoslovak Basketball League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to the Czechoslovak League All-Star Five ten times (1976–1985). He was also named to the FIBA European Selection four times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).

National team career

Kropilák competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He helped to lead the senior Czechoslovak national team to a silver medal at the 1985 EuroBasket, and to bronze medals at the 1977 EuroBasket and the 1981 EuroBasket. He was also named to the 1983 EuroBasket's All-Tournament Team.

Personal life and death

Kropilák died on 14 October 2022, at the age of 67.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stano Kropilák". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Full name: Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák. Nickname(s): Kily
  2. ↑ "Slovak legend Stanislav Kropilák passes away at age 67". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 31 October 2022.


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