Al Guokas

Al Guokas
Personal information
Born	July 8, 1925; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 2, 1990 (aged 65); Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Joseph's; (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
College	Saint Joseph's (1947–1948)
Playing career	1948–1950
Position	Forward
Number	21, 11
Coaching career	1950–1951
Career history
As a player:
1948–1950	Denver Nuggets
1950	Philadelphia Warriors
As a coach:
1950–1951	York Victory A.C.
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Albert G. Guokas (/ˈɡuːkəs/ GOO-kəs;^[1] August 7, 1925 – August 2, 1990) was an American professional basketball player who spent one season in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia Warriors during the 1948–49 season. He attended Saint Joseph's University.^[2]^[3] His brother, Matt Sr. and nephew Matt were also professional basketball players.

Guokas served as head coach of the York Victory A.C. in the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1950–51 season and accumulated a 15–11 record.^[4]

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Source^[5]

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1949–50	Denver	41	.317	.532	2.1	4.8
1949–50	Philadelphia	16	.250	1.000	.6	1.1
Career		57	.311	.560	1.7	3.8

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1949–50	Philadelphia	2	.500	.333	2.5	3.0

References

^ "Scouting Reports". Sports Illustrated. December 6, 1965. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
^ McKinney, Jack; Gordon, Robert (2005). Jack McKinney's Tales from Saint Joseph's Hardwood: The Hawk Will Never Die. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 85. ISBN 9781582619293. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
^ "Saint Joseph's men's basketball 2018–19 media guide" (PDF). sjuhawks.com. p. 91. Retrieved November 23, 2018. Al Guokas.....1947-48
^ "Al Guokas minor league basketball coaching records". Stats Crew. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
^ "Al Guokas NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 29, 2023.

External links

Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference

[1] "Scouting Reports". Sports Illustrated. December 6, 1965. Retrieved January 16, 2023.

[2] McKinney, Jack; Gordon, Robert (2005). Jack McKinney's Tales from Saint Joseph's Hardwood: The Hawk Will Never Die. Sports Publishing LLC. p. 85. ISBN 9781582619293. Retrieved November 23, 2018.

[3] "Saint Joseph's men's basketball 2018–19 media guide" (PDF). sjuhawks.com. p. 91. Retrieved November 23, 2018. Al Guokas.....1947-48

[4] "Al Guokas minor league basketball coaching records". Stats Crew. Retrieved February 28, 2025.

[5] "Al Guokas NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 29, 2023.

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