Chuck Aleksinas

Charles John Aleksinas, born February 26, 1959, is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, and attended Wamogo Regional High School, where he averaged 27 points and 14 rebounds per game as a junior. As a senior during the 1976–77 season, he averaged 40.1 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game, leading his team to a 16–8 record and the semifinals of the Class S state tournament.

Aleksinas began his college career with the Kentucky Wildcats, winning an NCAA championship as a freshman in 1978. After his sophomore season, he transferred to the UConn Huskies, where he was named a second-team All-Big East Conference selection in 1981. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1982 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

He began his professional career in Spain during the 1983–84 season, where his rough play earned him the nickname "Asesino," Spanish for "assassin." Aleksinas then signed with the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association, playing for them during the 1984–85 season. He finished his career in Spain and Italy, where he played for five seasons.