Okay, so, today I wanna talk about this guy, John Pinone. I’ve been digging into his basketball career, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey.
First, I started by just Googling his name, you know, the usual. I found out he was born on February 19, 1961, in Hartford. That’s a good starting point, right? Then, I discovered he played for Villanova’s Wildcats from 1979 to 1983. This guy was a big deal in college, named a third-team All-American as a senior. Not too shabby!
I dug deeper and found some interesting stuff about his college achievements. He got first-team All-Big East Conference honors three times, and was a first-team All-Philadelphia Big 5 selection four times. Man, this guy was consistent! And get this, he was the only freshman in Villanova history to lead the team in scoring. I was like, “Whoa, this dude was a prodigy!”
So, I kept on researching and learned that he finished his Villanova career as the school’s third all-time leading scorer. That’s pretty impressive, considering how many great players have come through that program. This part really got me hooked. I had to know more!
I then shifted my focus to his professional career. Turns out, he was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 3rd round, 58th overall. I tracked down some of his stats and game logs, but it seems his NBA career wasn’t as shiny as his college days. But you know what? He played for a team named Estudiantes overseas. For nine seasons, I discovered that he was a total team player.
I also checked out pages that had all sorts of information about him, like his jerseys, shoes, career highs, and awards. It was like piecing together a puzzle of his whole basketball life.
What really stood out to me was that he was a graduate of South Catholic High School in Hartford. It sounds like he was a star even back then, a premier low-post player. It’s always cool to see where these guys started, you know?
So, after all this digging, here’s what I’ve put together:
- Born: February 19, 1961, in Hartford
- College: Villanova Wildcats (1979-1983)
- High School: South Catholic High School in Hartford
- Drafted: Atlanta Hawks, 3rd round, 58th overall
- College Accolades: Third-team All-American, three-time first-team All-Big East, four-time first-team All-Philadelphia Big 5
- Villanova Legacy: Third all-time leading scorer
- Played for: Estudiantes, Atlanta Hawks
It’s been a fun ride learning about John Pinone. His story is a reminder that even if you’re not a household name in the NBA, you can still have a pretty awesome basketball career. Plus, it looks like he just enjoys playing, whether it’s college or pro, in the US or overseas.
