Steve Trumbo
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Esteban Dale Trumbo Hawkes, known as Steve Trumbo (born May 20, 1960), was an American
basketball
player, with Spanish citizenship. He was 6'9
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
.
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.
United States
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basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, with Spanish citizenship. He was 6'9
He first played at Brigham Young University
BYU Cougars
BYU Cougars is an American soccer team based in Provo, Utah, United States. The team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference....
, 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
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. However he did not end up making it into the NBA, signing up instead with the Ohio Mixers of the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
, where he played one season before moving to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
His first two seasons in Spain, playing for the team Fórum Valladolid
CB Valladolid
Club Baloncesto Valladolid, S.A.D., actually known as Blancos de Rueda Valladolid, is a professional basketball team based in Valladolid, Castile-Leon, Spain. CB Valladolid is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto...
, 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
FC Barcelona Bàsquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
, where he played seven seasons between 1985 and 1992, and attained his greatest achievements: he won 4 ACB Leagues, 3 "Copas del Rey"
Copa del Rey de Baloncesto
The Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
and one Prince of Asturias Cup
Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto
The Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987....
. 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.
Basketball Clubs as a player
- High SchoolHigh schoolHigh school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
: El Modena High Orange, California (United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
): until 1978. - Brigham Young UniversityBYU CougarsBYU Cougars is an American soccer team based in Provo, Utah, United States. The team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference....
(NCAA) (United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
): 1978-1982. - Ohio Mixers (CBAContinental Basketball AssociationThe Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
) (United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
): 1982-1983. - Fórum ValladolidCB ValladolidClub Baloncesto Valladolid, S.A.D., actually known as Blancos de Rueda Valladolid, is a professional basketball team based in Valladolid, Castile-Leon, Spain. CB Valladolid is member of the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto...
(SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
): 1983-1985. - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
(SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
): 1985-1992. - Caja San Fernando de Sevilla (SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
): 1992-1994.
National titles of the Clubs
- 4 ACB Leagues: 1986-871986–87 ACB season-Championship Playoffs:...
, 1987-881987–88 ACB seasonTDK Manresa and Ifa Español were relegated, but were promoted again as next season was going to increase the number of teams.-Championship Playoffs:...
, 1988-891988–89 ACB seasonThe 1988–89 ACB season was the 6th season of the Liga ACB, after changing its name. The number of teams increased from 16 to 24. The format also changed. The 24 teams were divided into two groups of 12. After playing a league, 24 teams were divided into three groups of eight teams each...
and 1989-901989–90 ACB seasonThe 1989–90 ACB season was the 7th season of the Liga ACB, after changing its name. The competition format was the same as the previous season.FC Barcelona won their 4th ACB title, and their 7th overall. It was their 4th ACB title in a row.-First Stage:...
, with the FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
. - 3 Copa del ReyCopa del Rey de BaloncestoThe Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
: 1986-1987, 1987-1988 and 1990-1991, with the FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
. - 1 Copa Príncipe de Asturias de BaloncestoCopa Príncipe de Asturias de BaloncestoThe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987....
: 1987-1988, with the FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
.
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 (NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsThe National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
): 1995-1997. Assistant coach to Ken Wagner. - Southern California UniversityUSC TrojansThe USC Trojans are the athletic teams representing the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. While the men's teams are nicknamed the Trojans, the women's athletic teams are referred to as either the Trojans or Women of Troy...
(NCAA): 1997-1998. Assistant coach to Henry BibbyHenry BibbyCharles Henry Bibby is a former professional basketball player who became a coach after his playing days were over.- Playing career :...
. - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1998-2000. Assistant Coach to Aíto García RenesesAíto García RenesesAlejandro García Reneses , usually known as "Aíto" García Reneses or just "Aíto", is one of the most prestigious Spanish basketball coaches. He has won nine Liga ACB titles, all with FC Barcelona...
. - FC Barcelona BFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
(EBA League): 2000-2001. Head Coach.