External links
- Stephen Hoare at worldhoopstats.com
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1975 Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1995–2012 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1997 | North Melbourne Giants |
| 1998–2000 | West Sydney Razorbacks |
| 2000–2009 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2009–2010 | Townsville Crocodiles |
| 2010–2012 | Gold Coast Blaze |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stephen Hoare (born 30 October 1975) is a retired Australian professional basketball player.
**Games Played (312) ranked #6 **Points Scored (2,948) ranked #6 **Field Attempts (2,257) ranked #7 **Field Goals Made (1,170) ranked #5 **Field Goal % (52% 1170/2257) ranked #9 **3PT Attempts (494) ranked #9 **3PT Made (179) ranked #8 **3PT % (36% 179/494) ranked #7 **Free Throw Attempts (633) ranked #6 **Free Throws Made (429) ranked #6 **Assists (805) ranked #7 **Total Rebounds (1,900) ranked #4 **Offensive Rebounds (663) ranked #4 **Defensive Rebounds (1,237) ranked #5
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