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Greg Bunch
Personal information
Born (1956-05-15) May 15, 1956 (age 69)
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
  • PCAA Player of the Year (1976)
  • 3× First-team All-PCAA (1976–1978)
  • No. 30 retired by Cal State Fullerton Titans

Greg Darnell Bunch (born May 15, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a forward and was 6 feet 6 inches tall.

Greg Bunch's Basketball Journey

Greg Bunch started his basketball career in college. He played for the California State University, Fullerton team. He was a very good player during his college years.

College Basketball Highlights

While playing for Cal State Fullerton, Greg was a standout player. He was named the PCAA Player of the Year in 1976. This award recognized him as the best player in his college conference.

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 later retired by Cal State Fullerton. This is a special honor for important players.

Playing in the NBA

After college, 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.

He played for the Knicks during the 1978-79 NBA season. Greg appeared in 12 games for the team that season.

Playing Overseas

After his time in the NBA, Greg Bunch continued his career overseas. He played basketball in Spain for several years. He played for teams like Caixa Manresa and L'Hospitalet. His professional career lasted until 1984.

External Links

  • Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com

See also

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