Stanislav Kropilák

Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák (born 10 June 1955) is a retired Czechoslovak-Slovak professional basketball player. At a height of 6'10" (2.08 m), he was a talented 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]

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
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's 50 Greatest Players (1991)
  • 4× FIBA European Selection (1981 2×, 1982, 1987)
  • 5× Czechoslovakian League champion (1979, 1980, 1983–1985)
  • 5× Czechoslovakian Player of the Year (1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985)
  • 10× Czechoslovakian League All-Star Five (1976–1985)
  • 10× Slovakian Player of the Year (1975–1984)
  • Best Slovak Player of the 20th Century (2000)
Medals
Representing  Czechoslovakia
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
1985 West Germany
1977 Belgium
1981 Czechoslovakia

Professional career

In his club career, Kropilák won 5 Czechoslovak League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to the Czechoslovakian League All-Star Five 10 times (1976–1985). He was also named to the FIBA European Selection 4 times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).

National team career

Kropilák helped to lead the senior Czechoslovakian 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.

See also

References
  1. name: Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák Nickname(s): Kily.
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