Ronnie DeGray
Ronnie DeGray, a native of Leesville, Louisiana, came to Colorado in 1996 on a Basketball Scholarship to the University of Colorado at Boulder. After a successful collegiate career, which earned him a Bachelors' Degree in History, Ronnie went on to play professional basketball in Europe for 6 years. With a career ending knee surgery in 2005, Ronnie wanted to find a way to help the youth in the Denver Metro Area obtain a higher-level of education and successful career opportunities in which these youth may not have been able to achieve through their own personal situations. By incorporating a strong emphasis on education and sports; Trinity Student Athletic Solutions was started. Along with being one of the directors of Trinity, Ronnie is currently a Sports Coordinator for the City of Denver and an owner of a United States Post Office Contract Station. Ronnie and his wife Michelle of 7 years, reside in Parker, with their three kids, Ronjanae, Raeyana and Ronnie III.
Ronnie DeGray is a Professional player in the European League. His overseas career began in 1998 and he set the pace with league averages of 19 points per game and 9 rebounds. Ronnie is still the all time record holder for offensive rebounds in one game (19).
Career Highlights:
- 1996-1998 University of Colorado at Boulder (NCAA): 14 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 3.5 apg
- 1998 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (NBA Pre-Draft Camp).
Awards & Achievements:
- 1998 Big 12 all-conference
- 2002 Finnish League Semifinals
- 2003 Hungarian League Finalist
- 2003 Eurobasket All-Hungarian League Forward of the Year
- 2003 Eurobasket All-Hungarian League 1st Team
- 2003 Eurobasket Hungarian League All-Imports Team
- 2003 Eurobasket Hungarian League All-Newcomers Team
- 2003 FIBA Europecup Regional First Team
- 2003 FIBA Europecup Regional MVP
- 2004 Spanish Leb 2 Cup Winner
- 2005 Finnish National Cup Winner