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Jeff Trepagnier
Personal information
Born (1979-07-11) July 11, 1979 (age 46)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
High school Compton (Compton, California)
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College USC (1997–2001)
NBA Draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career 2001–2013
Career history
2001–2002 Cleveland Cavaliers
2002–2003 Asheville Altitude
2003–2004 Denver Nuggets
2004–2005 Basket Napoli
2005–2006 Ülkerspor
2006–2007 Basket Napoli
2008 Pau-Orthez
2008–2009 Bakersfield Jam
2009 Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2009 Hollywood Jammers
2009–2010 Iowa Energy
2010–2011 Scaligera Verona
2012 Liga Sorocabana
2012–2013 Los Angeles Slam
Career highlights and awards
  • EuroLeague steals leader (2006)

EuroLeague records since the 2000–01 season

  • Most steals in a game

Jeffery Trepagnier, born on July 11, 1979, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was known for his athletic skills on the court.

Early Life and High School

Jeff Trepagnier grew up in Los Angeles, California. He played basketball at Compton High School in Compton, California. This is where he first showed his talent for the sport.

College Basketball Career

After high school, Trepagnier went on to play college basketball for the USC Trojans. He was a key player for their team. Besides basketball, he also competed in high jump. In 2000, he placed second at the Pac-10 Championships. He jumped 7 feet 1 inch, which was one of the best jumps in USC school history.

Professional Basketball Journey

Jeff Trepagnier was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2001 NBA draft. He was a second-round pick. Even though he was a talented player, some scouts thought he was a bit short for an NBA shooting guard.

NBA Games and Statistics

Trepagnier played in 31 NBA games during his career. He played 12 games for the Cavaliers. He also played 19 games for the Denver Nuggets. On average, he scored 2.8 points and grabbed 1.4 rebounds per game. His last NBA game was on April 14, 2004. He played for 7 minutes in that game.

Playing Overseas and in Other Leagues

After his time in the NBA, Trepagnier played for several teams around the world.

  • In the 2004–05 season, he played for an Italian club called Eldo Napoli.
  • He later signed with the Knights on June 25, 2006.
  • In December 2007, he joined the French team Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez.
  • In 2009, Trepagnier played for the Iowa Energy. This team was part of the NBA D-League (now called the G League).
  • In 2010, he went back to Italy to play for Scaligera Verona.
  • He also played basketball in Brazil in 2011.
  • Later in his career, he joined the Los Angeles Slam in the ABA league.

Personal Life

Jeff Trepagnier was born in Los Angeles. He is of African-American descent.

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