Bernard Blume

Bernard Ray Blume is an American former professional basketball player who achieved significant success during his collegiate career with Oregon State University. He also used to play for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Bernard Ray Blume was born on September 23, 1958, in Valdosta, Georgia, USA, but grew up in Portland, Oregon. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 84 kg.

He shot right and played both point guard and shooting guard throughout his career.

High School and College Career

Blume attended Parkrose High School in Portland, where he was a standout player, leading his team to a 25-1 record and a third-place finish in the state tournament in 1977.

He later joined Oregon State University in 1977 as part of a talented freshman class under Coach Ralph Miller.

During his four-year tenure, the Beavers compiled an impressive record of 86-27 and made two NCAA tournament appearances. Blume was a key contributor to these successful seasons, earning All-American honors in 1980 and being named First-team All-Pac-10 in both 1980 and 1981.

Professional Career

Selected 36th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1981 NBA Draft, Blume was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls.

He played one season with the Bulls, appearing in 49 games and averaging 4.6 points per game. After his brief stint in the NBA, Blume played professionally in Europe, including a season with Monaco.

Following his professional basketball career, Blume returned to Portland, Oregon, and began working in the public sector for the Multnomah County Roads Department. He has remained involved in basketball through his work with AAU teams.

Career Highlights:

• 1980 - Second-team All-American (AP)
• 1981 - Third-team All-American (UPI)
• 1980, 1981 - First-team All-Pac-10
• 2004 - Inducted into Oregon State Athletic Hall of Fame
• 2017 - Inducted into Pac-12 Conference Basketball Hall of Honor
• 2019 - Inducted into Oregon Sports Hall of Fame