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Stephen Eric Zimmerman Jr. (born September 9, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball, UNLV before being selected with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.
Zimmerman attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, where he led the Gaels to four straight state championships, becoming the only player in Nevada history to accomplish the feat at the large-school level. His 114 career wins also made him the winningest player in school history. As a senior in 2014–15, Zimmerman averaged 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. He subsequently earned selection to the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.
UNLV Runnin' Rebels bio
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High school career
Zimmerman attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, where he led the Gaels to four straight state championships, becoming the only player in Nevada history to accomplish the feat at the large-school level. His 114 career wins also made him the winningest player in school history. As a senior in 2014–15, Zimmerman averaged 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. He subsequently earned selection to the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.
College career
Zimmerman played one season of college basketball for UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball, UNLV. As a freshman in 2015–16, he played in 26 games, made 24 starts, and averaged 10.5 points, a team-high 8.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.96 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked second in the Mountain West Conference in blocked shots and third in rebounding. He scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 21 points on February 2 against New Mexico Lobos men's basketball, New Mexico. He pulled down 10+ rebounds 13 times, including a career-best 16 boards on January 19 against Utah State Aggies men's basketball, Utah State. On March 28, 2016, Zimmerman declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.Professional career
Orlando Magic (2016–2017)
On June 23, 2016, Zimmerman was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. On July 7, 2016, he signed with the Magic. During his rookie season, Zimmerman had multiple assignments with the Erie BayHawks (2008–2017), Erie BayHawks, the Magic's NBA Development League, D-League affiliate. He also played in 19 games with Orlando, averaging 1.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.7 minutes per game. On July 4, 2017, Zimmerman was waived by the Magic.South Bay Lakers (2017–2018)
On August 9, 2017, Zimmerman signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. On October 9, 2017, he was waived by the Lakers. He would later be acquired by the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League as an affiliate player of Los Angeles.Westchester Knicks (2018–2019)
On August 22, 2018, Zimmerman was selected by the Capital City Go-Go of the G League in the 2018 expansion draft. The next day he was traded to the Westchester Knicks for Chasson Randle.Telekom Baskets Bonn (2019–2020)
On August 7, 2019, Zimmerman joined Telekom Baskets Bonn. He averaged 7.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.Basketball Nymburk (2020–2021)
On September 1, 2020, Zimmerman signed with Twarde Pierniki Toruń, Polski Cukier Toruń of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). On September 17, he signed with Basketball Nymburk of the Czech National Basketball League (Czech Republic), National Basketball League.Cairns Taipans (2021–2022)
On September 17, 2021, Zimmerman signed with the Cairns Taipans for the 2021–22 NBL season.Austin Spurs (2022)
On October 18, 2022, Zimmerman signed with the Austin Spurs. On November 18, he was waived after appearing in 1 game, recording 8 points and 9 rebounds.NBA career statistics
Regular season
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External links
*UNLV Runnin' Rebels bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Zimmerman, Stephen 1996 births Living people American expatriate basketball people in Australia American men's basketball players Austin Spurs players Basketball players from Nevada Bishop Gorman High School alumni Cairns Taipans players Centers (basketball) Erie BayHawks (2008–2017) players McDonald's High School All-Americans Orlando Magic draft picks Orlando Magic players People from Hendersonville, Tennessee South Bay Lakers players Sportspeople from Las Vegas UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball players Westchester Knicks players United States men's national basketball team players