Greg Bunch facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1956 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| High school | Pacific (San Bernardino, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Cal State Fullerton (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 1978–1984 |
| Career history | |
| 1978 | New York Knicks |
| 1978–1979 | Las Vegas Dealers |
| 1981–1983 | Caixa Manresa |
| 1983–1984 | L'Hospitalet |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Greg Darnell Bunch (born May 15, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. He was a talented forward who played for several teams. Greg was known for his height at 6 feet 6 inches and his skill on the court.
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Greg Bunch's College Basketball Career
Greg Bunch played college basketball at California State University, Fullerton. He was a star player for the Cal State Fullerton Titans. He played there from 1974 to 1978.
During his time in college, Greg achieved many honors. In 1976, he was named the PCAA Player of the Year. This award goes to the best player in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association. He was also chosen for the First-team All-PCAA three times. This means he was one of the top players in the conference for three years in a row.
His jersey number, 30, was even retired by Cal State Fullerton. This is a special honor. It means no other player on the team will ever wear that number again. It shows how important he was to the team.
Playing in the NBA
After his successful college career, Greg Bunch was drafted into the NBA. The New York Knicks picked him in the second round of the 1978 NBA draft. He was the 34th player chosen overall.
Greg played for the New York Knicks during the 1978-79 NBA season. He appeared in 12 games for the team.
Professional Basketball Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Greg Bunch continued his professional career. He played for the Las Vegas Dealers for a short period. Later, he moved to Spain to play basketball.
In Spain, he played for teams like Caixa Manresa from 1981 to 1983. He also played for L'Hospitalet from 1983 to 1984. Playing overseas allowed him to continue his passion for basketball.
See also
In Spanish: Greg Bunch para niños
