Tom Scheffler

Tom Scheffler (born October 27, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player.

Tom Scheffler

Personal information
Born	(1954-10-27) October 27, 1954 (age 70) St. Joseph, Michigan
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Joseph (St. Joseph, Michigan)
College	Purdue (1973–1977)
NBA draft	1977: 6th round, 117th overall pick
Drafted by	Indiana Pacers
Playing career	1977–1991
Position	Center
Number	50
Career history
1977–1979	Scavolini Pesaro
1979–1981	Liberti Treviso
1982–1983	Lugano Tigers
1983–1984	Le Mans
1984–1985	Portland Trail Blazers
1985–1986	Lugano Tigers
1986	Aris
1986–1988	Pau-Orthez
1988	Snaidero Caserta
1988–1990	Gran Canaria
1990–1991	Pau-Orthez
Career highlights
French League champion (1987)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Career

Born in St. Joseph, Michigan, Scheffler played collegiately at Purdue University before spending most of his career in Europe playing in Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, and France. His only stint in the NBA was in the 1984–85 season when he played 39 games as a 12th man for Portland.^[1]

Scheffler's most notable successes came during his time with ÉB Pau-Orthez in France where his contribution resulted in Orthez winning the French basketball Championship in 1986 and 1987.^[2]

Scheffler's younger brother, Steve Scheffler, also starred at Purdue University and played for the Seattle SuperSonics.^[3]

Post career

In his post-career days, Scheffler settled in Lugano, Switzerland where he runs an English school.^[4]