John Stroeder is a retired American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player. He attended the University of Montana

University of Montana - Missoula

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Despite being taken in the draft in 1980

1980 NBA Draft

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 (by the Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...

), the 6'10" power forward

Power forward (basketball)

Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...

 began his short NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks

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 in the 1987-88 season

1987-88 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Mark Jackson, New York Knicks*Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls...

, appearing in 41 games and averaging 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds

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 per contest. After the season, he was selected in the 1988 expansion draft

Expansion draft

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 by one of the league's two newest franchises, the Miami Heat

Miami Heat

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, but did not play a game for them. He split his final season in 1988-89

1988-89 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers*Rookie of the Year: Mitch Richmond, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz...

 with the Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors

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 and San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs

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, playing five total games.

He also played with the Continental Basketball Association

Continental Basketball Association

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's Albany Patroons

Albany Patroons

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, Stroeder was the head boys basketball coach at his alma mater, Port Townsend High School

Port Townsend High School

Port Townsend High School is located in Port Townsend, Washington, USA. Port Townsend High School has been accredited by the State of Washington and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges...

 in Port Townsend, Washington.
He led the Redskins to a 23-3 record and a sixth place finish at the 2008 Class 2A State Basketball Tournament and a 23-4 record and a third place finish at the 2009 Class 1A State Basketball Tournament.

External links

• NBA stats @ basketballreference.com