Steve Trumbo
Esteban Dale Trumbo Hawkes, known as Steve Trumbo (born May 20, 1960), was an American basketball player, with Spanish citizenship. He was 6'9'' and played as the center position. He was best known for his success rebounding (was the best re-bounder in the ACB twice in a row), and his great capacity to sacrifice, especially defensively.
He first played at Brigham Young University, where he did very well in the University league, and in 1982, he was chosen in the third round of the NBA drafts, (number 49) for the Utah Jazz. However he did not end up making it into the NBA, signing up instead with the Ohio Mixers of the CBA, where he played one season before moving to Spain.[1]
His first two seasons in Spain, playing for the team Fórum Valladolid, were a good start to his career, attaining the status of the best re-bounder in the ACB League during two consecutive seasons.
In 1985 he signed with the FC Barcelona, where he played seven seasons between 1985 and 1992, and attained his greatest achievements: he won 4 ACB Leagues, 3 "Copas del Rey" and one Prince of Asturias Cup. In 1992 he signed with Caja San Fernando of Sevilla where he played his last two seasons of his profession. In 1992 he retired and started a career as a coach.[2]
Basketball Clubs as a player
- High School: El Modena High Orange, California (United States): until 1978.
- Brigham Young University (NCAA) (United States): 1978-1982.
- Ohio Mixers (CBA) (United States): 1982-1983.
- Fórum Valladolid (Spain): 1983-1985.
- FC Barcelona (Spain): 1985-1992.
- Caja San Fernando de Sevilla (Spain): 1992-1994.
Honors as a player
National titles of the Clubs
- 4 ACB Leagues: 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 and 1989-90, with the FC Barcelona.
- 3 Copa del Rey: 1986-1987, 1987-1988 and 1990-1991, with the FC Barcelona.
- 1 Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto: 1987-1988, with the FC Barcelona.
Personal Recognitions
- 2 times "Highest Rebounder" of the ACB League, playing for Forum Valladolid: 1983-1984 (329 rebounds) and 1984-1985 (403 rebounds).
Clubs as a Coach
- Chapman University (NCAA): 1994-1995. Assistant Coach to Mike Bobosky.
- Brigham Young University–Hawaii (NAIA): 1995-1997. Assistant coach to Ken Wagner.
- Southern California University (NCAA): 1997-1998. Assistant coach to Henry Bibby.
- FC Barcelona: 1998-2000. Assistant Coach to Aíto García Reneses.
- FC Barcelona B (EBA League): 2000-2001. Head Coach.
References
- ↑ Hamilton, Tom (January 22, 1992). "Top Man Among a Tall Bunch: Parks : Basketball: Former Marina center will probably be measuring stick for Orange County prep stars for many years. - Page 3". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- ↑ Beck, Martin (May 9, 1991). "Trumbo's Dreams Took Detour to Spain". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
External links
- Steve Trumbo at BYUCougars.com
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