Gregory Lewis Stokes (born August 5, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (33rd pick overall) of the 1985 NBA draft. A 6'10" forward-center from the University of Iowa, Stokes played in 2 NBA seasons for the 76ers and Sacramento Kings. In his NBA career, Stokes played in 42 games and scored a total of 130 points. He played at Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio in 1980-1981 and help lead team to a 25–1 record and regional finals appearance. He also played professionally in Italy and Australia. His daughter Kiah Stokes played college basketball at the University of Connecticut from 2011–2015. Kiah currently plays professionally in the WNBA for the Las Vegas Aces, and previously played for the New York Liberty.

Greg Stokes
Personal information
Born (1963-08-05) August 5, 1963 (age 61)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolHamilton (Hamilton, Ohio)
CollegeIowa (1981–1985)
NBA draft1985: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1985–1992
PositionPower forward / center
Number41
Career history
1985–1986Philadelphia 76ers
1986–1988Dietor Bologna
1988–1989Joventut Badalona
1989Vismara Cantù
1989Sacramento Kings
1989–1990Glaxo Verona
1991Southern Melbourne Saints
1991–1992Sioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1983 Caracas Team competition

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