points a game. He signed a letter of intent to play for the Georgia Bulldogs under coach Jim Harrick, but his scholarship offer was overruled by the school's president when his official academic transcripts were not submitted by the deadline. Brunner instead enrolled at Salem International University for the 2000–01 season but did not play and left to pursue a professional career. Professional career Brunner began his professional career with the San Diego Wildfire of the American Basketball Association and averaged 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. He broke his leg and injured his knee which led to him playing exhibition basketball while he recovered. Brunner toured with the AND1 Live Tour across Europe and Asia in 2003 and 2004 as he earned the nicknames "Bad Santa" and "The Bad One". Brunner played professionally in Europe, Mexico and Australia. His final stint was in Australia in 2009 when he tore a ligament in his bone and forced his retirement. Coaching career Brunner served as the Director of Coaching for the Western Port Steelers from 2011 to 2013. He left the team due to family reasons in 2013 but returned as head coach on a three-year deal in 2014. Brunner has run coaching clinics for children in Melbourne, Victoria and in Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Personal life Brunner has three sons. Awards and achievements 2009 Las Vegas PRO-AM Champions (Spice1) 2008 Eurobasket Summer League Champions (Sevilla) 2007 Southern California NBA Summer Pro League Champions and All-League Selection (Play2Win Delta Jammers) 2006 Southern California NBA Summer Pro League Champions and All-League Selection (Delta Jammers-Play2Win) 2006 ABA Western Conference All-Star Team (SoCal Legends) 2005 Southern California NBA Summer Pro League Champions – MVP (Play2Win-Delta Jammers) 2005 Mexican CIBACOPA All-Star game (Cañeros de Navolato) 2004 NBA Southern California SPL All-Star team 2002 Drafted by NBDL Asheville Altitude (14th round 3rd pick) 2000 NJCAA National Tournament 2000 Region XVIII tournament finalists (Southern Idaho) 2000 Second Team Scenic West Conference All-Region (Southern Idaho) References 1978 births Living people American men's basketball coaches American men's basketball players Asheville Altitude players ABA All-Star Game players Basketball players from Compton, California BG Karlsruhe players Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball players Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball players Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball) Point guards Salem Tigers men's basketball players Santa Monica College alumni Southern Idaho Golden Eagles men's basketball players Sportspeople from