Jeff Trepagnier facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1979 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 records since the 2000–01 season
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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.
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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.
