Steven Lee Bucknall (born 17 March 1966) is a retired English professional

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player, and former head coach of

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(BBL) expansion franchise London Capital. A and

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, Bucknall was the third English-born player in the United States'

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and the first who actually grew up in his country of birth, where he started playing as a Junior at Crystal Palace Basketball Club in London. He played for the

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, with whom he had a brief stint after graduating from the University of North Carolina. Prior to matriculation at th
University of North Carolina
he played high school basketball for Governor Dummer Academy, now known a
The Governor's Academy
which is part of the ISL (Independent School League). He subsequently went on to 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

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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

* London Lewisham Thunder (2016–2017) *

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(2005–2006) *Olympique Antibes, France (2004–05) * Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (2003–04) *

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, (2002-transferred) *

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, Greece (2001–02) * London Towers (1999–2001) *Reggio Emilia, Italy (1998–99) *Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (1996–98) * London Towers (1995–96) *

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(1994–95) *Le Mans, France (1993–94) *Villeurbanne, France (1992–93) *Stuttgart, Germany (1991–92) *

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(1990–91) *

, U.S. (1989–90) *Tulsa Fast Breakers (CBA), U.S. (drafted only) * Crystal Palace (1983–84) (three games only) *Crystal Palace JuniorsBritish Basketball League

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)

References

External links

NBA stats at ''www.basketball-reference.com''Full career history at www.daveowenbasketball.co.uk
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Coaching history

Playing history

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