[1] A 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and 180 lb (82 kg) guard, Skoog played collegiately at the University of Minnesota.

Skoog played in six seasons in the NBA before back injuries forced his retirement.

Skoog retired from coaching in 1997, and he continued to live in St. Peter, Minnesota.

[3] Skoog resided in a skilled nursing facility in St. Peter in his later years.

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