Steve Vacendak
Vacendak c. 1965 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1944 Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Scranton Prep (Scranton, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Duke (1963–1966) |
| NBA draft | 1966: 4th round, 33rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Francisco Warriors |
| Playing career | 1967–1970 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1967–1969 | Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers |
| 1970 | Miami Floridians |
| As a coach: | |
| 1979–1980 | Greensboro |
| 1986–1992 | Winthrop |
| Career highlights | |
As player:
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Stephen T. Vacendak (born August 15, 1944) is an American former basketball player and coach. He originally came from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was recruited by Vic Bubas to play as a guard for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team. As a guard for the team he led Duke to a 72–14 record and two Final Four appearances during his three-year varsity career. In 1966 he was captain of his basketball team, ACC Player of the Year, and on the All-ACC Tournament team. Despite being named player of the year, Vacendak was not named to the All-ACC team in 1966.