Steve Bucknall
Steven Lee Bucknall (born 17 March 1966 in London, England) is a retired English professional basketball player, and former head coach of British Basketball League expansion franchise London Capital.
A 1.98 m (6'6") and 97.5 kg (215 lbs.) shooting guard, Bucknall was the third English-born player in the United States' NBA. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers, with whom he had a brief stint after graduating from the University of North Carolina.
Prior to matriculation at the University of North Carolina, he played high school basketball for Governor Dummer Academy, now known as The Governor's Academy, which is part of the ISL(Independent School League).
He subsequently went onto play in a number of European countries including Greece, France, Italy as well as his native UK.
Prior to his retirement, Bucknall played for the bronze medal-winning English basketball team in the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.He also has a son Marcus Bucknall who plays for Mandoulides Thessaloniki.He follows his father's footsteps,playing for the All-Thassaloniki team
Coaching history
- London Capital (2007–2008)
- Lewisham Thunder Basketball club (2008–present), national champions, 2011 U18 Boys
- London Capitals BBL 2007 -2008
- England U18 Boys 2010-2013, achieved promotion into Division A
Playing history
- Leicester Riders (2005–2006)
- Olympique Antibes, France (2004–05)
- Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (2003–04)
- Birmingham Bullets, (2002-transferred)
- Aris Thessaloniki, Greece (2001–02)
- London Towers (1999–2001)
- Reggio Emilia, Italy (1998–99)
- Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (1996–98)
- London Towers (1995–96)
- Thames Valley Tigers (1994–95)
- Le Mans, France (1993–94)
- Villeurbanne, France (1992–93)
- Stuttgart, Germany (1991–92)
- Sunderland (1990–91)
- Los Angeles Lakers, U.S. (1989–90)
- Tulsa Fast Breakers (CBA), U.S. (drafted only)
- Crystal Palace (1983–84) (three games only)
- Crystal Palace Juniors[1]
Honors
- Championship Winner - 1995-96
- Championship Runner-up - 1994-95, 1990–91
- Play-off Runner-up - 1995-96, 1990–91
- BBL Trophy Winner - 1999-2000, 1995–96, 1994–95
- Southern Conference Winner - 2000-01, 1999–2000
- National Cup Winner - 1995-96, 1990–91
- National Cup Runner-up - 1994-95
- England International (91 caps) Debut v Spain 1990 - 1252 points (15.3ppg)
- League All-Star Team - 2000-01, 1999–2000, 1995–96, 1994–95, 1990–91
- All-Star Game - 1999-2000, 1994–95, 1990–91
- Great Britain 1988 & 1992 (22 caps)[1]
See also
References
External links
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Aris B.C. players
- ASVEL Basket players
- Black British sportspeople
- British expatriate basketball people
- British expatriates in France
- British expatriates in Greece
- British expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- English basketball players
- English expatriates in Germany
- English expatriates in Italy
- English expatriates in the United States
- Expatriate basketball people in Germany
- Expatriate basketball people in Italy
- Expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Fabriano Basket players
- Greek Basket League players
- Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C. players
- Leicester Riders players
- Le Mans Sarthe Basket players
- Los Angeles Lakers players
- McDonald's High School All-Americans
- Newcastle Eagles players
- North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- Shooting guards
- Sportspeople from London
- Undrafted National Basketball Association players
- Pallacanestro Reggiana players
- Basketball players from Greater London
