Stephen Stewart (born ) is an American former basketball player and coach. He is 6'5" and played the

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and

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positions. Stewart grew up in

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, and attended

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. After graduation, he enrolled at

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to play for head coach

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. He was forced to sit out his

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season, however, due to the

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's Proposition 48. When his collegiate career began as a

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in 1992–93, he exploded onto the scene in the

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(MEAC): Stewart led the

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to a 1993 MEAC Tournament title, was named the MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer and was also named the MEAC Rookie of the Year. Throughout his three-year career, Stewart accumulated 1,393 points and 546 rebounds. In his final two seasons he was a First Team All-MEAC performer, and as a

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in 1994–95 he scored 19 points in a first-round victory over Saint Joseph's in the 1995 NIT. This win was Coppin State's first ever in a postseason tournament. He never played professionally, but has spent time as an assistant coach for various colleges. Stephen Stewart was also later inducted into the MEAC Hall of Fame.

Personal life

Stephen Stewart has two brothers who have played professional basketball. His older brother

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was, coincidentally, also a two-time MEAC Player of the Year; he then went on to play in the NBA as well as internationally. Stephen's younger brother, Lynard, plays internationally.

References

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