Steve Carfino
Steve Carfino (born August 12, 1962) is a former basketball player, who played for the University of Iowa in college basketball and later in the Australian National Basketball League. After retiring he became a television commentator, focusing on basketball, occasionally covering other sports. He is the younger brother of former University of Southern California basketballer Don Carfino.
Basketball career
High school
Carfino attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California. He was a High School All-American selection.
College career
Carfino attended the University of Iowa. In his final year at the University, he was named in the All Big Ten, and was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Hawkeyes for that season.
NBA draft
After this, Carfino was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the NBA in the last selection of the 6th round. He was cut by the Celtics in August 1984.
Temporary retirement
After leaving the Celtics Carfino stepped away from basketball, operating a sports store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa between September 1984 and July 1985.