John Bowler
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| Player information | ||
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| Nickname | Big John, JB | |
| birthday | April 4th 1984 | |
| place of birth | Park Ridge , Illinois , United States | |
| size | 204 cm | |
| position |
Center / Power Forward |
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| college | Eastern Michigan | |
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2002–2006 Eastern Michigan Eagles ( NCAA ) 2006–2010 Telekom Baskets Bonn 2010–2012 EnBW Ludwigsburg 
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John Bowler (born April 4, 1984 in Park Ridge , Illinois ) is a retired American basketball player .
The 2.04 m tall and 129 kg heavy center played for the Eagles of Eastern Michigan University until 2006 . In the 2005/06 season he was selected by the coaches of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) of the NCAA for "Player of the Year" in his position.
Then Bowler switched to the German Bundesliga as a professional in 2006 to the Telekom Baskets from Bonn . In the 2007/2008 season , John Bowler was able to advance with his team to the play-off final series of the championship, but had to pass due to an injury. After losing the final series, he extended his contract until the end of the 2009/2010 season. Also in the 2009/2010 season he had to struggle with several injuries and could not prevent the baskets from being eliminated in the quarter-finals. After four years in Bonn, Bowler did not receive a new contract with Telekom Baskets.
For the following season 2010/11 Bowler received a contract with the league competitor from Ludwigsburg . After the club missed the championship play-offs, he injured himself so badly in the following season in January 2012 that he was out for the remainder of the 2011/2012 season. After a coach change during the season, he received no new contract for the following season. Bowler then decided to end his active career due to his sports injuries.
successes
- All-Mid-American of the NCAA's MAC Conference named “Player of the Year” in his position: 2006
- BBL Most Likeable Player : 2007/08 season
- German runner-up with the Telekom Baskets Bonn: 2007/08 season
- German runner-up and vice-cup winner with the Telekom Baskets Bonn: 2008/09 season
Web links
- easyCredit BBL - John Bowler - player profile on the easyCredit Basketball-Bundesliga website
- John Bowler Stats - Eastern Michigan Eagles - College season stats on statsheet.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ John Bowler is the name of the new Baskets Center. Telekom Baskets Bonn , June 19, 2006, archived from the original on September 1, 2014 ; accessed on February 12, 2015 (media info).
- ↑ Bowler plays for Telekom Baskets until 2010. Telekom Baskets Bonn , June 19, 2008, archived from the original on September 1, 2014 ; accessed on February 12, 2015 (media info).
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| SURNAME | Bowler, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American basketball player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 4th 1984 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Park Ridge , Illinois , United States |