Joe Arlauckas
Joseph John Arlauckas (born July 20, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player of Lithuanian descent. During his playing career, he played at the power forward position. In 2018, he was named one of the 101 Greats of European Basketball.
Personal information | |
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Born | Rochester, New York, U.S. | July 20, 1965
Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Thomas Jefferson (Rochester, New York) |
College | Niagara (1983–1987) |
NBA draft | 1987: 4th round, 74th overall pick |
Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
Playing career | 1987–2000 |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 53 |
Career history | |
1987 | Sacramento Kings |
1988 | Snaidero Caserta |
1988–1990 | Caja Ronda |
1990–1993 | Taugrés |
1993–1998 | Real Madrid |
1998–1999 | AEK |
1999–2000 | Aris |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arlauckas is well-known for holding the record for the most points scored in a modern-era single EuroLeague game, including only games played since the 1991–92 season. He scored 63 points in a FIBA European League (EuroLeague) game, while playing with the Spanish club Real Madrid, in a game against the Italian club Virtus Bologna. The game took place during the 1995–96 season, and occurred on February 26, 1996. Radivoj Korać holds the overall all-time EuroLeague (FIBA European Champions Cup) single-game scoring record, at 99 points scored, counting all games played since the competition began during the 1958 season.