Steve Chubin


Stephen Chubin, also known as "Chube" is a retired American professional basketball player.

College career

Born in New York City, Chubin played college basketball at the University of Rhode Island, with the Rhode Island Rams, where he became the school's all-time leading scorer. He was inducted into the University of Rhode Island Athletics Hall of Fame, in 1981.

Professional career

Chubin was selected by the San Francisco Warriors, in the 3rd round, of the 1966 NBA draft.
Chubin spent the 1966–67 season playing in the Italian League with Olimpia Milano, which placed second in the FIBA European Champions Cup, behind Real Madrid. Chubin was the top scorer in the EuroLeague Finals, with 34 points.
Chubin played for the Anaheim Amigos, and by most accounts, was the most popular player with the team's fans. Chubin averaged 18.2 points per game during his first ABA season. Also, during his first year with the Amigos, Chubin ranked second in the league in assists per game.
Chubin later played for the Los Angeles Stars, Minnesota Pipers, Indiana Pacers, and New York Nets, the Pittsburgh Pipers, Pacers, and Kentucky Colonels, in the American Basketball Association, in 226 games. He also played in the Israeli League with Maccabi Tel Aviv.