Ben Poquette
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Position | Power forward/Center |
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Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
Born | May 7, 1955 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Nationality | USA |
College | Central Michigan University |
Draft | 2nd round, 14th overall, 1977 Detroit Pistons |
Pro career | 1977 –1987 |
Former teams | Detroit Pistons (1977-1979) Utah Jazz (1980-1983) Cleveland Cavaliers (1984-1987) Chicago Bulls(1988) |
Benedict Jay Poquette (born May 7, 1955 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is a former National Basketball Association player. He graduated from East Lansing High School and Central Michigan University. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (14th pick) of the 1977 NBA Draft, and played for them in 1978–79. He also played for the Utah Jazz in 1980–83, the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1984–87, and the Chicago Bulls in 1987. He retired from the NBA after that season.