Stephen Zimmerman

Stephen Zimmerman established himself as a dominant basketball talent leading Bishop Gorman High School to an unprecedented four consecutive state championships in Nevada history. During his high school tenure, he achieved 114 career wins, making him the winningest player in the school’s history. In his senior year (2014-15), Zimmerman averaged an impressive 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. His exceptional performance earned him selections to the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic in 2015.

Earlier, in 2014, Zimmerman also secured a Gold medal at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, marking his first significant international achievement. Following his celebrated high school career, Zimmerman committed to play college basketball for UNLV. During his freshman season with the Runnin’ Rebels in 2015-16, he played in 26 games, starting 24, where he averaged 10.5 points, a team-high 8.7 rebounds, and a team-high 1.96 blocks over 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked second in blocked shots and third in rebounding within the highly competitive Mountain West Conference.

During this period, Zimmerman also had multiple assignments with the Erie BayHawks, the Magic’s D-League affiliate, gaining valuable playing experience. After his tenure with the Magic, who waived him on July 4, 2017, Zimmerman continued his professional development in the G League. He subsequently played for various G League teams, including the South Bay Lakers and Westchester Knicks, before transitioning to an international career. Zimmerman has since competed globally, showcasing his talent with prominent teams such as Telekom Baskets Bonn, Basketball Nymburk, Cairns Taipans, and Bambitious Nara.

Most recently, in 2022, Zimmerman added another significant international accolade to his career, earning a Bronze medal at the FIBA AmeriCup.