Last Updated on January 29, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Bobby Hansen is a retired American professional basketball player and current radio analyst, best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls and his contributions to the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball program.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Robert Louis Hansen II
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: January 18, 1961
- Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
- Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 20
Education:
- High School: Dowling High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
- College: University of Iowa
Professional Career:
- NBA Draft: Selected in the 3rd round (54th overall) by the Utah Jazz in the 1983 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- Utah Jazz (1983–1985)
- Chicago Bulls (1985–1992)
- Sacramento Kings (1992–1993)
- NBA Championship Rings: 1 (1992 with the Chicago Bulls)
Career Highlights:
- Played a key role in the Chicago Bulls’ 1992 NBA Championship victory
- Known for his three-point shooting and perimeter defense
- Played a total of 9 seasons in the NBA
Post-Retirement:
- Served as a radio analyst for Iowa Hawkeyes basketball games for over 30 years
- Currently resides in Geneva, Illinois
- Married to Mary, with three daughters: Bailey, Carly, and Elly