Chevon Troutman
Basketball player with notable college success
Born
November 25th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh where significant contributions were made to the team. Achieved First-Team All-Big East honors during the 2003-2004 season. After college, played professionally in various leagues, including stints in Europe. His tenure in the sport is marked by a strong presence in both offensive and defensive roles.
First-Team All-Big East in 2004
Played for the University of Pittsburgh
Professional career in European leagues
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