Detroit Pistons all-time roster
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The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Detroit Pistons
NBA franchise.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
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- Alex AckerAlex AckerAlex Maurice Acker is an American professional basketball player, who currently plays for Le Mans in France....
, PepperdinePepperdine WavesPepperdine Waves is the name given to the sports teams of the Pepperdine University.-See also:* Pepperdine Waves alumni* 2011-12 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team...
, 2005–06 - Omari Amili, WashingtonWashington HuskiesWashington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The school is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. The athletic program is made up of 9 men's sports and 10 women's sports Washington Huskies is the nickname of the University of Washington's athletic teams. The...
, 2008–2009 - Don AdamsDon Adams (basketball)Donald L. Adams is a retired American professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 6 in 210 lb....
, NorthwesternNorthwestern Wildcats men's basketballThe Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team representing Northwestern University in the Big Ten Conference. Men's basketball was first introduced at Northwestern in 1901...
, 1972–75 - Rafael AddisonRafael AddisonRafael Addison is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He is 6'7", 215 lbs....
, SyracuseSyracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
, 1994–95 - Arron AfflaloArron AfflaloArron Agustin Afflalo is an American professional basketball player, currently with the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He completed a three-year career at University of California, Los Angeles in the Pacific-10 Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as the starting shooting...
, UCLAUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
, 2007–2009 - Mark AguirreMark AguirreMark Anthony Aguirre is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association. Aguirre played from 1981–1994 and won two championships with the Detroit Pistons after being sent to Detroit from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Adrian Dantley...
, DePaulDePaul Blue DemonsThe DePaul Blue Demons are the intercollegiate athletic teams of DePaul University, located in Chicago Illinois. The Blue Demons participate in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big East Conference....
, 1988–93
- Gary AlcornGary AlcornGary R. Alcorn was an American basketball player.He played collegiately for California State University, Fresno.He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 3rd round of the 1959 NBA Draft....
, Fresno StateFresno State BulldogsThe Fresno State Bulldogs represent California State University, Fresno in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The teams have been members of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1969...
, 1959–60 - Victor AlexanderVictor AlexanderVictor Joe Alexander is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 1st round of the 1991 NBA Draft after playing collegiately at Iowa State University...
, Iowa StateIowa State Cyclones men's basketballThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.-Johnny Orr era :...
, 2001–02 - Cadillac AndersonCadillac AndersonGregory Wayne "Cadillac" Anderson is a retired American professional basketball player.He attended and played collegiate basketball at the University of Houston. He competed in the 1984 Final Four in Seattle while at Houston.A 6' 10" power forward/center, he was selected 23rd overall by the San...
, HoustonHouston Cougars men's basketballThe Houston Cougars men's basketball team represents the University of Houston in Houston, Texas in U.S. NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The university is a member of Conference USA...
, 1993–94 - Curly ArmstrongCurly ArmstrongPaul Carlyle "Curly" Armstrong was an American basketball player.A 5'11" guard/forward, Armstrong starred at Central High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he reached two state championship games while leading his team to a 50-6 record...
, IndianaIndiana Hoosiers men's basketballThe Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
, 1948–51 - Jesse ArnelleJesse ArnelleHugh Jesse Arnelle is a retired American basketball player and attorney.-Athletics:He played American football and basketball for Penn State University. He led the basketball team to the 1954 NCAA Final Four. He was named an All-American that season...
, Penn State, 1955–56
- Carlos ArroyoCarlos ArroyoCarlos Alberto Arroyo Bermúdez is a Puerto Rican professional basketball point guard who last played for the Boston Celtics. Arroyo is the fifth player from Puerto Rico to play in the NBA...
, Florida InternationalFIU Golden PanthersThe FIU Panthers are the athletic teams of Florida International University , a public university located in Miami, Florida. The Panthers compete in NCAA Division I athletics, and are currently members of the Sun Belt Conference...
, 2005–06 - Dick Atha, Indiana StateIndiana State Sycamores men's basketballThe Indiana State Sycamores basketball is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...
, 1957–58 - Chucky AtkinsChucky AtkinsKenneth Lavon "Chucky" Atkins is an American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent.-Basketball career:...
, South FloridaUniversity of South FloridaThe University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
, 2000–04 - Stacey AugmonStacey AugmonStacey Orlando Augmon is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He gained the nickname "Plastic Man" due to his athletic ability to "stretch"...
, UNLVUNLV Runnin' Rebels basketballThe UNLV Runnin' Rebels are a NCAA Division I men's basketball team who play at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. Their most recent appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2011 when they received an at–large bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, earning an 8-seed in...
, 1996–97 - Ken AustinKen AustinKen Austin is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Rice University.He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 5th round of the 1961 NBA Draft....
, RiceRice OwlsThe Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls. The name comes from the owls in Rice's crest.Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics and is part of Conference USA. Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic...
, 1983–84
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- Steve Bardo, IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini men's basketballThe Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
, 1995–96 - Marvin BarnesMarvin BarnesMarvin Jerome Barnes is a former professional American basketball player.As a 6'8" forward for Providence College, Barnes led the nation in rebounding in 1973-74. On December 15, 1973, Barnes scored 52 points against Austin Peay, breaking the single-game school record...
, ProvidenceProvidence Friars men's basketballThe Providence Friars men's basketball team represents Providence College in NCAA Division I competition, in which they are a founding member of the Big East Conference. They play their home games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island...
, 1976–78 - John BarnhillJohn Barnhill (basketball)John Anthony "Rabbit" Barnhill is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'1" guard, Barnhill attended Tennessee State University, where he won an NAIA championship in 1957. Barnhill's 1957 TSU Tigers were notable as the first all-black team to win a major American basketball tournament...
, Tennessee StateTennessee State UniversityTennessee State University is a land-grant university located in Nashville, Tennessee. TSU is the only state-funded historically black university in Tennessee.-History:...
, 1965–66 - Dana BarrosDana BarrosDana Bruce Barros is a retired American professional basketball player from the NBA. Before the NBA he played at Boston College, finishing as one of the school's all-time leading scorers....
, Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketballThe Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, 2000–02 - Jon BarryJon BarryJon Alan Barry is an American former basketball player and current television analyst for ABC and ESPN.-Biography:Barry is the son of Hall of Famer Rick Barry, and has three brothers: Scooter, Drew, and Brent, all of whom are also basketball players. Jon played his high school basketball at De La...
, Georgia TechGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketballThe Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball...
, 2001–03 - Corey BeckCorey BeckCorey Laveon Beck is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Arkansas and was a major part of the mid 90's Razorback teams that won one national championship in 1994 and reached the championship game the following year.He played for the Charlotte Hornets ...
, ArkansasArkansas Razorbacks men's basketballThe Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008...
, 1998–99 - William BedfordWilliam BedfordWilliam Bedford is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1st round of the 1986 NBA Draft after playing at Memphis State University...
, Memphis StateMemphis Tigers basketballThe Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers compete in Conference USA, in which they have won six regular season and four conference tournament championships. As of 2011, the Tigers have the 29th highest...
, 1987–92 - Ron BehagenRon BehagenRonald Michael Behagen is a retired American basketball player.A 6'9" center from DeWitt Clinton High School in New York City, Behagen played basketball in junior college and at the University of Minnesota during the early 1970s. One of his teammates was future Baseball Hall-of-Famer Dave Winfield...
, MinnesotaMinnesota Golden Gophers men's basketballThe Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
, 1978–79 - Walt Bellamy, IndianaIndiana Hoosiers men's basketballThe Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
, 1968–70 - Kent BensonKent BensonMichael Kent Benson is a retired American collegiate and professional basketball player.-1969-1973:...
, IndianaIndiana Hoosiers men's basketballThe Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
, 1979–86 - Don BielkeDon BielkeDonald P. "Don" Bielke is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the Valparaiso University.He was selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 8th round of the 1954 NBA Draft....
, ValparaisoValparaiso Crusaders men's basketballThe Valparaiso Crusaders Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004. The Crusaders are currently...
, 1955–56
- Chauncey BillupsChauncey BillupsChauncey Ray Billups is an American professional basketball point guard for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association . He has also played for Team USA. Billups won the NBA Finals MVP in 2004, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals, and was given the...
, ColoradoColorado Buffaloes men's basketballThe Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Pacific-12 Conference.The Buffaloes have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Final Four twice , and...
, 2002–2008 - Dave BingDave BingDavid "Dave" Bing is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, a businessman, and a retired American professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association , primarily for the Detroit Pistons...
, SyracuseSyracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
, 1966–75 - Charles B. Black, Kansas, 1948–50
- Norman BlackNorman BlackNorman Augustus Black is an American retired professional basketball player in the CBA, NBA, and PBA who has since settled in the Philippines. He is also a former head coach of the San Miguel Beermen, Mobiline Phone Pals, Pop Cola 800s, and Sta. Lucia Realtors...
, Saint Joseph’sSaint Joseph's Hawks men's basketballThe Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team represents Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Its home court is the Hagan Arena. The team's only Final Four appearance in 1961 was removed from the NCAA records due to a gambling scandal. Through...
, 1980–81 - Will BlalockWill BlalockWilliam Anthony "Will" Blalock is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Saint John Mill Rats of the National Basketball League of Canada....
, Iowa StateIowa State Cyclones men's basketballThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.-Johnny Orr era :...
, 2006–07 - Lance BlanksLance BlanksLance Blanks is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft. A guard, Blanks played for the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves in 3 NBA seasons, averaging 2.0 ppg...
, TexasTexas Longhorns men's basketballThe Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference....
, 1990–92 - Doug BolstorffDoug BolstorffF. Douglas "Doug" Bolstorff is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Minnesota.He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 8th round of the 1957 NBA Draft....
, MinnesotaMinnesota Golden Gophers men's basketballThe Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
, 1957–58 - Walter BondWalter BondWalter Bond is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'5" shooting guard from the University of Minnesota, Bond was not drafted by an NBA team but did manage to play in 3 NBA seasons. He played for Dallas Mavericks , Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons...
, MinnesotaMinnesota Golden Gophers men's basketballThe Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
, 1994–95 - Jim BosticJim BosticJames "Jim" Bostic is a retired American basketball player.He played in college for New Mexico State University....
, New Mexico StateNew Mexico State Aggies men's basketballThe New Mexico State Aggies Basketball team is the basketball team that represents New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded in 1904, the Aggies currently compete in the Western Athletic Conference and last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2010...
, 1977–78 - Don BovenDon BovenDonald E. Boven was an American basketball player, coach, and university instructor. He was a World War II veteran who was a standout athlete at Western Michigan University. After playing professional basketball, he served as an instructor at the University for more than 30 years...
, Western MichiganWestern Michigan Broncos men's basketballThe Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004...
, 1952–53 - Dennis BoydDennis Boyd (basketball)Dennis Boyd is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Detroit Mercy.He was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in the 4th round of the 1977 NBA Draft....
, DetroitDetroit Titans men's basketballThe Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999...
, 1978–79
- Jim BrewerJim Brewer (basketball)James Turner Brewer is a retired American National Basketball Association player. Brewer was the first notable player to come out of Proviso East High School, which has one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Illinois. In 1969, Brewer, playing center, led his team to the...
, MinnesotaMinnesota Golden Gophers men's basketballThe Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
, 1978–79 - Primož BrezecPrimož BrezecPrimož Brezec is a Slovenian professional basketball player with Lokomotiv Kuban of the Russian Super League. He is a 7 ft 1 in tall center. Brezec has played seven seasons in the NBA.-Europe:...
, 2007–08 - Frankie Brian, LSULSU Tigers basketballThe Louisiana State Tigers basketball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The team is currently coached by Trent Johnson and has enjoyed recent success, including a Final Four run in the 2005–2006 season. Past coaches include John Brady, Press...
, 1951–56 - Wayman BrittWayman BrittWayman P. Britt is a retired American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Michigan....
, MichiganMichigan Wolverines men's basketballThe Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Wolverines play home basketball games at the...
, 1977–78 - Marcus BrownMarcus BrownMarcus James Brown is a retired American professional basketball player. At 6'4" , he played as a shooting guard. Brown has been mentioned as being one of the top U.S. athletes to ever play abroad...
, Murray StateMurray State UniversityMurray State University, located in the city of Murray, Kentucky, is a four-year public university with approximately 10,400 students. The school is Kentucky’s only public university to be listed in the U.S.News & World Report regional university top tier for the past 20 consecutive years...
, 1999–00 - Roger BrownWalter Roger BrownW. Roger Brown is a retired American NBA and ABA basketball player. A 6'11" center, he played for the Carolina Cougars, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Virginia Squires, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls. He attended the University of Kansas.-External links:...
, Kansas, 1975–77 - Jud BuechlerJud BuechlerJudson Donald "Jud" Buechler is a retired American professional basketball player. He grew up in Poway, CA and attended Poway High School, where he was a top basketball recruit as well as a Top-50 men's volleyball prospect....
, ArizonaArizona Wildcats men's basketballThe Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich...
, 1998–01 - Bill BuntinBill BuntinWilliam L. "Bill" Buntin was an American basketball player. He played collegiately for the University of Michigan and in the NBA....
, MichiganMichigan Wolverines men's basketballThe Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Michigan. The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The Wolverines play home basketball games at the...
, 1965–66 - Art BurrisArt BurrisArthur C. "Art" Burris was an American basketball player.He played collegiately for the University of Tennessee.He was selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 3rd round of the 1950 NBA Draft....
, TennesseeTennessee Volunteers basketballThe Tennessee Volunteers basketball team represents the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee in NCAA men's basketball competition. The Volunteers currently compete in the Southeastern Conference...
, 1950–51 - Donnie ButcherDonnie ButcherDonnis Butcher is a former basketball player and coach. A 6'1" guard from Pikeville College, Butcher was selected by the New York Knickerbockers in the 7th round of the 1961 NBA Draft...
, PikevillePikeville CollegeThe University of Pikeville is a private, liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, located in Pikeville, Kentucky. The university is home to one of three medical schools in the state of Kentucky. It's current president is former Kentucky Governor Paul E...
, 1963–66
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- Barney CableBarney CableByrum William "Barney" Cable is a retired American basketball player. The fourth most prolific rebounder in Bradley basketball history, Barney Cable, a six-foot-seven Pennsylvanian, was only the third BU player to be plucked in the NBA draft since the school went big time in 1938.He played...
, BradleyBradley Braves men's basketballThe Bradley Braves men's basketball team represents Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2006, reaching the...
, 1958–59 - Joe CaldwellJoe CaldwellJoe Louis Caldwell is a retired American professional basketball player. He spent 6 seasons in the NBA and 5 seasons in the now-defunct ABA, and he was one of the few players to be an All-Star in both leagues...
, Arizona State, 1964–66 - Elden CampbellElden CampbellElden Jerome Campbell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center in the National Basketball Association .-Playing Career:...
, ClemsonClemson Tigers men's basketballThe Clemson Tigers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA Division I. The current head coach is Brad Brownell.-Team history:...
, 2003–05 - Tony CampbellTony CampbellAnthony Campbell is a retired American NBA basketball player.Campbell played high school basketball at Teaneck High School in Teaneck. A 6'7" small forward out of Ohio State University, Campbell was selected 20th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1984 NBA Draft...
, Ohio StateOhio State Buckeyes men's basketballThe Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances...
, 1984–87 - Brian CardinalBrian CardinalBrian Lee Cardinal , nicknamed "The Custodian" or "The Janitor", is an American professional basketball player. Prior to being drafted to the NBA, Cardinal played college basketball at Purdue University.-1991–1995:...
, PurduePurdue Boilermakers men's basketballThe Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue basketball holds the record for most Big Ten Championships with 22, along with being the only program in the conference to boast winning records...
, 2000–02 - Bob CarpenterBob Carpenter (basketball)Robert M. "Bob" Carpenter was an American basketball player.He played collegiately for the East Texas State University....
, East Texas StateTexas A&M University–CommerceTexas A&M University–Commerce is a state university located in Commerce, Texas and a member of the Texas A&M University System, the second largest university within the system behind Texas A&M University in College Station....
, 1949–50 - Kenny CarrKenny CarrKenneth Alan Carr is a retired American basketball player.A 6'7" forward from North Carolina State University, Carr won a gold medal with the United States national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics...
, NC StateNC State Wolfpack men's basketballThe NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Wolfpack currently competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, of which it was a founding member....
, 1981–82 - M. L. CarrM. L. CarrMichael Leon Carr is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association, and former head coach and General Manager of the Boston Celtics...
, GuilfordGuilford CollegeGuilford College, founded in 1837 by members of the Religious Society of Friends , is an independent college whose stated mission is to: provide a transformative, practical and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker...
, 1976–79 - George Carter, St. BonaventureSt. Bonaventure UniversitySt. Bonaventure University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university, located in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students....
, 1967–68 - Cornelius CashCornelius CashCornelius Cash Jr. is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'8" and 215 lbs forward.Cash played collegiately for the Bowling Green State University....
, Bowling GreenBowling Green Falcons men's basketballThe Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1968...
, 1976–77
- Kelvin CatoKelvin Cato- College career :Cato was an obscure player averaging six points and six rebounds at the University of South Alabama in 1992-93. At that time, he struck up a relationship with then University of New Orleans coach Tim Floyd, who recognized Cato's potential. In 1994, Floyd took over as head coach...
, Iowa StateIowa State Cyclones men's basketballThe Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team represents Iowa State University and competes in the Big 12 Conference of NCAA Division I.-Johnny Orr era :...
, 2005–06 - Cedric CeballosCedric CeballosCedric Z. Ceballos is an American professional basketball player. As a small forward, he played most notably for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, later finishing his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat.Ceballos attended college at Ventura College and...
, Cal State FullertonCal State Fullerton TitansThe Cal State Fullerton Titans are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Cal State Fullerton, located in Fullerton, California. The Titans are a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I level...
, 2000–01 - Len ChappellLen ChappellLeonard R. "Len" Chappell is a retired American basketball player.A 6'8" power forward/center, Chappell was a star at Wake Forest University, were he was named ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1961 and 1962. He was the ACC tournament's all-time leading scorer until Duke University's J....
, Wake ForestWake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketballThe Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and their homecourt is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Their only Final Four appearance was in 1962 and through the years they have produced several NBA players. The Demon Deacons have...
, 1967–68 - Pete ChilcuttPete ChilcuttPeter Shawn Chilcutt is a retired American basketball player in the NBA....
, North CarolinaNorth Carolina Tar Heels men's basketballThe North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
, 1993–94 - Randolph ChildressRandolph ChildressRandolph Childress is an American former professional basketball player who last played in Italy for Cestistica San Severo...
, Wake ForestWake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketballThe Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and their homecourt is the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Their only Final Four appearance was in 1962 and through the years they have produced several NBA players. The Demon Deacons have...
, 1996–97 - Archie Clark, MinnesotaMinnesota Golden Gophers men's basketballThe Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
, 1975–76 - Mateen CleavesMateen CleavesMateen Ahmad Cleaves is an American former professional basketball player who played in six NBA seasons. He is currently a music talent manager....
, Michigan StateMichigan State Spartans men's basketballThe Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represents Michigan State University and competes in the Big Ten Conference of NCAA Division I. The team currently plays at the Breslin Student Events Center...
, 2000–01 - Nathaniel Clifton, Xavier (LA)Xavier University of LouisianaXavier University of Louisiana , located in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college with the distinction of being the only historically black Roman Catholic institution of higher education...
, 1957–58 - Bill ClossBill ClossWilliam Thomas "Bill" Closs was a American basketball player. He played collegiately for Rice University. In his final year, he led the Southwest Conference in scoring and was All-American in 1943...
, RiceRice OwlsThe Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls. The name comes from the owls in Rice's crest.Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics and is part of Conference USA. Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic...
, 1951–52 - Ben ColemanBen ColemanBenjamin Coleman is an American former professional basketball player.Coleman attended the University of Minnesota and the University of Maryland. He was picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 2nd round in the 1984 NBA Draft, but did not start his NBA career until 1986 with the New Jersey Nets...
, MarylandMaryland Terrapins men's basketballThe Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
, 1993–94
- Derrick ColemanDerrick ColemanDerrick D. Coleman is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. Coleman grew up and attended high school in Detroit, Michigan and attended college at Syracuse University...
, SyracuseSyracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
, 2004–05 - Ed Conlin, FordhamFordham RamsThe 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
, 1958–60 - Chuck Cooper, DuquesneDuquesne Dukes men's basketballThe Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament...
, 1955–56 - Ray Corley, Georgetown, 1952–53
- Ron CrevierRon CrevierRonald Joseph Oscar Camille Crevier is a former professional basketball player. He played part of one season in the National Basketball Association and in the early 1980s for the Canadian national men's basketball team.Crevier played for Dawson College CEGEP before enrolling at Boston College,...
, Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketballThe Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, 1985–86 - Dillard Crocker, Western MichiganWestern Michigan Broncos men's basketballThe Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school's team competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004...
, 1948–49 - John CrottyJohn CrottyJohn Crotty is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'1" point guard from the University of Virginia, Crotty was never drafted by an NBA team, but did play in 11 NBA seasons from 1992 to 2003...
, VirginiaVirginia Cavaliers men's basketballThe Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball program represents the University of Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA's Division I. The team is coached by Tony Bennett.-Statistics:-Retired numbers:-Retired jerseys:...
, 1999–00 - Earl CuretonEarl CuretonEarl Cureton is a retired American professional basketball player. His nickname was "The Twirl".-NBA player:...
, DetroitDetroit Titans men's basketballThe Detroit Titans team is the basketball team that represents the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1999...
, 1983–86 - Bill CurleyBill CurleyWilliam Michael 'Bill' Curley is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.-High school/college career:...
, Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketballThe Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
, 1994–95 - Michael CurryMichael CurryMichael Edward Curry is the associate head coach of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. He previously served as head coach of the Detroit Pistons...
, Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
, 1995–97, 99–03
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- Adrian DantleyAdrian DantleyAdrian Delano Dantley is a retired American basketball player who played 15 seasons in the NBA, including seven as a member of the Utah Jazz. A forward/guard and six-time NBA All-Star, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008...
, Notre DameNotre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketballThe Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in...
, 1986–89 - Kornél DávidKornel DavidKornél Dávid is a retired Hungarian professional basketball player. He was the only Hungarian to play in the NBA. He has played for four teams between 1998 and 2001....
, Budapest AEH, 2000–01 - Dale DavisDale Davis (basketball)Elliott Lydell Davis is a former American professional basketball player who played center and power forward. He is 6'11" and weighs 252 pounds....
, Clemson, 2005–07 - Hubert Davis, North Carolina, 2002–03
- Jim DavisJim Davis (basketball)James W. Davis is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from the University of Colorado, Davis played in the National Basketball Association from 1967 to 1975 as a member of the St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Detroit Pistons. He averaged 6.7 points and 5.2...
, Colorado, 1971–75 - Darryl DawkinsDarryl DawkinsDarryl Dawkins is a retired American professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, although he also played briefly for the Detroit Pistons and Utah Jazz late in his career...
, none, 1987–89 - Johnny DawkinsJohnny Dawkins-External links:*...
, Duke, 1994–95 - Dave DeBusschereDave DeBusschereDavid Albert DeBusschere was an American NBA and major league baseball player and coach in the NBA. In 1996, DeBusschere was named as one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history....
, Detroit, 1962–69 - Archie DeesArchie DeesArchie William Dees is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center, Dees started his basketball career at Mount Carmel High School where he was named an All American his senior year...
, Indiana, 1959–61
- Bison DeleBison DeleBison Dele formerly known as Brian Carson Williams, was an American professional basketball player who finished his career as a center for the NBA's Detroit Pistons...
, Arizona, 1997–99 - Carlos DelfinoCarlos DelfinoCarlos Francisco Delfino is an Argentine professional basketball player. He also has Italian citizenship. Delfino plays at the small forward and shooting guard positions. He stands tall and weighs . He is also noted for his defensive skills...
, Argentina, 2004–07 - Tony DelkTony DelkTony Lorenzo Delk is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball team. He was team leader of the 1996 University of Kentucky Wildcats team that won the 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament...
, KentuckyKentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
, 2005–06 - Fennis DemboFennis DemboFennis Marx Dembo is a retired American professional basketball player for the 1989 National Basketball Association champion Detroit Pistons. A small forward position, he only played in the NBA for one season, averaging 1.2 points and 0.7 rebounds in 31 games...
, Wyoming, 1988–89 - Corky Devlin, George WashingtonGeorge Washington Colonials men's basketballThe George Washington Colonials Basketball team represents The George Washington University in Washington, DC. It plays its home games in the Charles E. Smith Center, which is also shared with other George Washington Colonials athletic programs. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic...
, 1955–57 - Henry DickersonHenry DickersonHenry Dickerson is a retired American basketball player and current college basketball coach. He was the head coach of the men's basketball team at North Carolina Central University from 2004 to 2009. He led the Eagles through their first season of Division I competition in 2007–08...
, Morris HarveyUniversity of CharlestonThe University of Charleston is a private university in Charleston, West Virginia, United States of over 1,300 students.-History:The school was founded in 1888 as the Barboursville Seminary of the Southern Methodist Church...
, 1975–76 - Terry DischingerTerry DischingerTerence Gilbert "Terry" Dischinger is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. He currently practices orthodontics.-High school career:...
, Purdue, 1964–65, 1967–72 - Juan DixonJuan DixonJuan Dixon is an American professional basketball player. Dixon led the University of Maryland Terrapins to their first NCAA championship in 2002 and earned Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2002 Final Four.-Early life:...
, Maryland, 2008–present - Leon DouglasLeon DouglasLeon Douglas is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. A bulky 6–10 ft and 230 lbs center at the University of Alabama, he was a four-time All-Southeastern Conference selection, the first Alabama player to achieve this distinction since Jerry Harper earned it in...
, AlabamaAlabama Crimson Tide men's basketballThe Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program has a history of being among the best of the Southeastern Conference . It trails only Kentucky in basketball wins, SEC tournament titles, and SEC regular season titles in the 12-member conference. The team is coached by head coach Anthony Grant,...
, 1976–80
- Sonny DoveSonny DoveLloyd "Sonny" Dove was an American professional basketball player, who was of Native American Mashpee Wampanoag descent. As a star at St. John's University in New York, in his last season of 1967, he received the Haggerty Award...
, St. John'sSt. John's Red Storm men's basketballThe St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represents the St. John's University in Queens, New York. The team participates in the Big East Conference. The men’s coach Norm Roberts was fired on March 19, 2010...
, 1967–69 - Danny Doyle, Belmont Abbey, 1962–63
- Larry DrewLarry DrewLarry Donnell Drew is the current head basketball coach of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He is also a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round of the 1980 NBA Draft...
, MissouriMissouri Tigers men's basketballThe Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at...
, 1980–81 - Terry DriscollTerry DriscollEdward Cuthbert "Terry" Driscoll Jr. is an American former professional basketball player.A 6 ft 7 in forward, Driscoll played at Boston College in the late 1960s. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1969 National Invitational Tournament after leading his school to the tournament final...
, Boston College, 1970–71 - Terry DuerodTerry DuerodTerry Duerod is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard, Duerod played college basketball under Dick Vitale at the University of Detroit...
, Detroit, 1979–80 - Bob DuffyBob Duffy (basketball, born 1940)-References:###-External links:* at TheDraftReview.com* at Colgate University...
, Colgate, 1963–65 - Walter DukesWalter DukesWalter F. Dukes was a center for the New York Knickerbockers , Minneapolis Lakers and Detroit Pistons ....
, Seton Hall, 1957–63 - Joe DumarsJoe DumarsJoe Dumars III , nicknamed Joe D, is a retired American basketball player in the NBA, and currently the Detroit Pistons' President of Basketball Operations....
, McNeese State, 1985–99 - Ronald DupreeRonald DupreeRonald Edmund Dupree Jr. is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Dupree played at Louisiana State University under Coach John Brady. He averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game in the Tigers' 2000 Sweet Sixteen season...
, LSU, 2004–05, 06–08
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- Bill Ebben, Detroit, 1957–58
- Al EberhardAl EberhardAl Eberhard is a former NBA basketball player for the Detroit Pistons. Al was drafted with the fifteenth pick in the first round of the 1974 NBA Draft. He played four seasons in the NBA averaging 6.8 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game in 220 career games...
, Missouri, 1974–78 - Dike Eddleman, Illinois, 1952–53
- James EdwardsJames Edwards (basketball)James Franklin Edwards is a retired American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Buddha" for his appearance and stoic demeanor, the 7' 0" Edwards played 19 years in the NBA, playing both the center and power forward positions...
, Washington, 1987–90 - Johnny EganJohnny EganJohn Francis "Johnny" Egan is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.A 5' 11" guard from Weaver High School and Providence College, he played 11 seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland...
, Providence, 1961–64 - Sean ElliottSean ElliottSean Michael Elliott is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early life:Elliott was born in Tucson, Arizona and was youngest of three boys. He was a very intelligent boy growing up and attended the G.A.T.E. program at Toleson Elementary School in Tucson, Arizona...
, Arizona, 1993–94
- Earl Evans, UNLV, 1979–80
- Maurice EvansMaurice Evans (basketball)Maurice Eugene Evans is an American professional basketball player who most recently played with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. A 6 ft 5 in guard/forward, Evans weighs 220 lb...
, Texas, 2005–06
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- Dick FarleyDick Farley (basketball)Richard L. Farley was an American professional basketball player.A 6'4" guard/forward from Winslow, Indiana, Farley played for the 1953 Indiana University national championship team...
, Indiana, 1958–59 - Jake FendleyJake FendleyJohn Phillip "Jake" Fendley was a basketball player for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBA. He was drafted with the fourth pick in the third round of the 1951 NBA Draft. He played two seasons for the Pistons, appearing in 103 career games. In his career, Jake averaged 2.8 points per game, 1.2...
, Northwestern, 1951–53 - Bob FerryBob FerryRobert Dean "Bob" Ferry is a retired American basketball player and executive.A 6'8" center from Saint Louis University, Ferry was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the seventh pick of the 1959 NBA Draft...
, Saint LouisSaint Louis Billikens men's basketballThe Saint Louis University Billiken's men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Saint Louis University. The school competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Rick Majerus is the current head coach. Chaifetz Arena is home to the Billikens. The Billikens have...
, 1960–64 - Chris FordChris FordChristopher Joseph Ford is a former professional basketball player and head coach. A 6-foot-5 guard, he played high school basketball at Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey,...
, VillanovaVillanova Wildcats men's basketballThis is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA...
, 1972–79
- Fred FosterFred Foster (basketball)Fred J. Foster was an American professional basketball player.Foster played as a 6'5" forward at Miami University...
, Miami (OH)Miami RedHawks men's basketballThe Miami RedHawks men's basketball team intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Miami University. The school competes in the Mid-American Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . The RedHawks play home basketball games at Millett Hall in Oxford,...
, 1972–73 - Larry FoustLarry FoustLawrence Michael Foust was an American basketball player who spent 12 seasons in the NBA and was an 8-time All-Star. He attended South Catholic High School in Philadelphia...
, La SalleLa Salle Explorers men's basketballThe La Salle Explorers Men's Basketball Team is the college basketball program representing La Salle University.-History:The program has been rated the 53rd "Greatest College Basketball Program of All-Time" by Street & Smith's magazine and 71st by the ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia.La Salle...
, 1950–57 - Tremaine FowlkesTremaine FowlkesTremaine Fowlkes is an American former professional basketball player at the small forward position. Fowlkes was drafted out of Fresno State by the Denver Nuggets with the 54th pick of the 1998 NBA Draft, though he did not make an NBA on-court appearance until the 2001-02 season...
, Fresno State, 2003–04
- Jim FoxJim Fox (basketball)James L. Fox is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia.A 6'10" center, Fox played one season at the University of South Carolina, where he led his team in both scoring and rebounding...
, South CarolinaSouth Carolina Gamecocks men's basketballThe South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. The program attained national prominence under hall of fame coach Frank McGuire, posting a 205-65 record and three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances from 1967-1976...
, 1967–69 - Jim Fritsche, HamlineHamline University-Red Wing location :Hamline was named in honor of Leonidas Lent Hamline, a bishop of the Methodist Church whose interest in the frontier led him to donate $25,000 toward the building of an institution of higher learning in what was then the territory of Minnesota. Today, a statue of Bishop Hamline...
, 1954–55 - Tony Fuller, PepperdinePepperdine WavesPepperdine Waves is the name given to the sports teams of the Pepperdine University.-See also:* Pepperdine Waves alumni* 2011-12 Pepperdine Waves men's basketball team...
, 1980–81
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- Harry Gallatin, Northeast MissouriTruman State UniversityTruman State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university in Missouri, United States and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. About 6,000 students attend Truman, pursuing degrees in 43 undergraduate and 9 Graduate programs. It is located in Kirksville in...
, 1957–58 - Dave GambeeDave GambeeDave Gambee is a former NBA player.He graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon, and played college basketball at Oregon State University. Gambee was drafted by the St...
, Oregon StateOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
, 1968–69 - Gus GerardGus GerardGus Gerard is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Carolina Cougars and Spirits of St...
, Virginia, 1977–79 - Mike Gibson, S.C. Spartanburg, 1985–86
- Gerald GlassGerald GlassGerald Damon Glass is a retired American professional basketball player.Graduating from Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood at the age of sixteen, Glass flew under the radar as a player and ended up at Delta State University...
, MississippiOle Miss RebelsUniversity of Mississippi sports teams, originally known as the "Mississippi Flood" , were re-named the Rebels in 1936 and compete in the twelve-member Southeastern Conference of the NCAA's Division I. The school's colors are cardinal red and navy blue , purposely chosen to mirror the school...
, 1992–93 - Anthony GoldwireAnthony GoldwireAnthony Goldwire is an American basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He played for the University of Houston and was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round in 1994.-Pro career:...
, Houston, 2004–05 - Litterial GreenLitterial GreenLitterial Maurice Green is a former American professional basketball player, in the point guard position.Green played college basketball at the University of Georgia, where he became their all-time leading scorer...
, GeorgiaGeorgia Bulldogs men's basketballThe Georgia Bulldogs basketball program is the men's college basketball team representing the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Established in 1891, the team has competed in the Southeastern Conference since its inception in 1932...
, 1996–97 - Rickey GreenRickey GreenRickey Green is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. The 6'0" and 170 lb point guard from the University of Michigan and Vincennes University was selected with the 16th pick in the 1977 NBA Draft, and competed in 14 seasons, playing for the Golden State Warriors, Detroit...
, Michigan, 1978–79
- Sidney Green, UNLV, 1986–87
- David GreenwoodDavid GreenwoodFor the football player of the same name see David Greenwood .Dave Kasim Greenwood is a retired American professional basketball player whose NBA career spanned 12 years from 1979 to 1991. A forward/center, he played for the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons...
, UCLA, 1989–90 - Dick GroatDick GroatRichard Morrow Groat is a former two-sport athlete best known as a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for four National League teams, mainly the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, and was named the league's Most Valuable Player in after winning the batting title with a .325...
, DukeDuke Blue Devils men's basketballThe Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
, 1952–53
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- Glenn HaganGlenn HaganGlenn Kassabin Hagan is a retired American basketball player. He attended Cardinal Mooney High School in Rochester, New York, and St. Bonaventure University. After graduating from St...
, St. Bonaventure, 1981–82 - Happy HairstonHappy HairstonHarold "Happy" Hairston was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He was a member of 1971–72 NBA championship Lakers team that won 33 games in a row, a record not duplicated in any other American professional sport. Hairston was a 6'7" ...
, NYU, 1967–68, 68–69 - Lindsay Hairston, Michigan State, 1975–76
- Bruce HaleBruce HaleBruce Hale was an American basketball player and coach.A 6'1" guard/forward from Medford, Oregon, Hale played college basketball at Santa Clara University, then played professionally in the early NBA as a member of the Indianapolis Jets, Fort Wayne Pistons, and Indianapolis Olympians. He averaged...
, Santa ClaraSanta Clara BroncosThe Broncos are various sports teams of Santa Clara University. The athletic program currently has 19 varsity sports, 9 men's sports and 10 women's. Additionally there are 18 club sports teams that compete intercollegiately. The school colors are red and white...
, 1948–49 - Darvin HamDarvin HamDarvin Ham is an American former professional basketball player. He played eight seasons in the NBA from 1996 to 2005 and later for the Philippine Basketball Association and NBA Development League until 2008.- Basketball career :...
, Texas Tech, 2003–05 - Ralph HamiltonRalph HamiltonRalph Albert Hamilton was an American professional basketball player for the Fort Wayne Pistons and Indianapolis Jets of the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America , precursors to the modern day National Basketball Association ...
, Indiana, 1948–49 - Richard HamiltonRichard Hamilton (basketball)Richard "Rip" Hamilton is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons. Hamilton is 6'7" tall, weighs 193 lbs , and plays shooting guard. He currently is the Pistons' team captain....
, ConnecticutConnecticut Huskies men's basketballThe Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
, 2002–present - Roy HamiltonRoy Hamilton (basketball)Roy Lee Hamilton is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association who is currently a coordinating producer for Fox Sports Net. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles from 1975 to 1979...
, UCLA, 1979–80 - Reggie HardingReggie HardingReginald 'Reggie' Harding was an American professional basketball player.-Basketball career:A native of Detroit, Michigan and a 1961 graduate of Eastern High School, Harding, a 7'0" center, was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1962 NBA Draft...
, none, 1963–65 - Alan Hardy, Michigan, 1981–82
- Bob Harris, Oklahoma A&M, 1949–50
- Steve HarrisSteve Harris (basketball)Steve Harris is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 1st round of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 6'5" shooting guard from the University of Tulsa, Harris played in 5 NBA seasons from 1985 to 1990...
, TulsaTulsa Golden Hurricane men's basketballThe University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team represents the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team participates in Conference USA. The men’s team is currently coached by Doug Wojcik....
, 1988–89
- Scott HastingsScott Hastings (basketball)Scott Alan Hastings is a retired American player in the National Basketball Association. His career spanned from 1982–1993 and he played forward/center for the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.- College :Hastings played collegiate ball at the...
, Arkansas, 1989–90 - Robert HawkinsRobert Hawkins (basketball)Robert Hawkins nicknamed "Bubbles" was an NBA basketball player. He was drafted with the fifteenth pick in the third round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. Hawkins played with four different teams in four NBA seasons while averaging 12.7 points per game, 1.5 assists per game and...
, Illinois StateIllinois State RedbirdsThe Illinois State Redbirds are the athletic teams that represent Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Teams play at the NCAA Division I level . The football team competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference while most other teams compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...
, 1978–79 - Jarvis HayesJarvis HayesJarvis James Hayes is an American professional basketball player. A 6'8", 220 lbs. small forward from the University of Georgia and Western Carolina University, Hayes was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 10th overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Throughout his NBA career, Hayes has...
, Georgia, 2007–08 - Steve HayesSteve HayesSteve Hayes is an English businessman, and the current owner of both League One football club Wycombe Wanderers and Aviva Premiership rugby union side London Wasps....
, Idaho State, 1981–82 - Gerald HendersonGerald HendersonJerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson, Sr. is a retired American basketball player. He was a shooting guard who had a 13-year career in the NBA from 1979 until 1992. He played for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and...
, Virginia Commonwealth, 1989–90 - Bill HenryBill Henry (basketball)William Gambrell "Bill" Henry was an American professional basketball player. Henry played for one season with the Fort Wayne Pistons in the Basketball Association of America before splitting the following season with the Pistons and Tri-Cities Blackhawks of the National Basketball...
, Rice, 1948–50 - Steve HensonSteve HensonSteven Michael Henson is a retired American professional basketball player, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2nd round of the 1990 NBA Draft...
, Kansas StateKansas State Wildcats men's basketballThe Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represents Kansas State University in college basketball competition. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The current head coach is Frank Martin....
, 1997–99 - Wálter HerrmannWálter HerrmannWalter Herrmann Heinrich is an Argentine professional basketball player. He is listed at 6'9" and 225 lbs. He was a key member of the Argentinian national basketball team that won the gold medal during the 2004 Olympic Basketball Tournament...
, Argentina, 2007–2009 - Keith HerronKeith HerronKeith Orlando Herron is a retired American basketball player. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee.As a 6'6" forward out of Mackin High School in Washington, D.C., he played collegiately at Villanova University. At the end of his college basketball career, he was Villanova's all-time leading scorer,...
, Villanova, 1980–81 - Bill HewittBill Hewitt (basketball)William Severlyn Hewitt is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from the University of Southern California, Hewitt played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Buffalo Braves, and Chicago Bulls...
, USC, 1969–72 - Wayne HightowerWayne HightowerWayne A. Hightower was an American basketball player who had a long and productive career in the NBA and ABA during the 1960s and early 1970s. He was a 6'8" power forward and center...
, Kansas, 1966–67 - Grant HillGrant HillGrant Hill is the name of:* Grant Hill, American basketball player* Grant Hill , Canadian politician* Grant Hill, San Diego, California, an urban neighboorhood in central San Diego...
, Duke, 1994–00
- Bob Hogsett, Tennessee, 1966–67
- Lionel HollinsLionel Hollins-External links:***...
, Arizona State, 1983–84 - Essie Hollis, St. Bonaventure, 1978–79
- Joe HolupJoe HolupJoseph J. "Joe" Holup was an American professional basketball player.A 6'6' forward, Holup starred at George Washington University from 1953 to 1956. He tallied 2,226 points and 2,030 rebounds in 104 varsity games, and led the NCAA in rebounds per game during the 1955–56 season...
, George Washington, 1957–59 - Johnny Horan, DaytonDayton Flyers men's basketballThe Dayton Flyers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in NCAA Division I and the Atlantic Ten Conference representing the University of Dayton. They are known for a rivalry with Xavier University, playing for the Blackburn/McCafferty Trophy each year.-History:The...
, 1955–56 - Bob HoubregsBob HoubregsRobert J. "Bob" Houbregs is a former professional basketball player.A 6'8", 225 pound forward-center, Houbregs attended the University of Washington from 1949 to 1953. In 1952, Houbregs was a Second Team Consensus All-America selection...
, Washington, 1957–58 - Allan HoustonAllan HoustonAllan Wade Houston is a retired American professional basketball player for the NBA, and currently the Assistant General Manager for the New York Knicks. He was one of the top 3-point shooters in the NBA until a knee injury forced him to retire...
, Tennessee, 1993–95 - Otis HowardOtis HowardOtis Howard is a former forward who played in the National Basketball Association. Howard was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth round of the 1978 NBA Draft and began that season as a member of the team...
, Austin Peay, 1978–79 - Bailey HowellBailey HowellBailey E. Howell is a former professional basketball player now enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A 6'7" forward from Mississippi State University, he played 12 seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Baltimore Bullets, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia...
, Mississippi StateMississippi State BulldogsThe Mississippi State Bulldogs are the athletic teams of Mississippi State University. They participate in NCAA's Division I in the competitive 12-member Southeastern Conference under the mascot Bulldogs and the school colors of maroon and white...
, 1959–60 - Phil HubbardPhil HubbardPhilip "Phil" Gregory Hubbard is a former American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association from 1979 to 1989, and former Assistant Coach of the Washington Wizards under Eddie Jordan.Hubbard played high school basketball...
, Michigan, 1979–82 - Lindsey HunterLindsey HunterLindsey Benson Hunter, Jr. is a former American professional basketball player. He was a point guard in the National Basketball Association from 1993 to 2010, spending most of his career with Detroit Pistons...
, Jackson State, 1993–00, 03–present - Mel HutchinsMel HutchinsMelvin R. Hutchins is a retired American basketball player. He played professionally in the NBA from 1951 to 1958....
, Brigham YoungBYU Cougars men's basketballThe BYU Cougars men's basketball team represents Brigham Young University in NCAA Division I basketball play. Established in 1902, the team has won 30 conference championships and 2 NIT Tournaments , and competed in 26 NCAA Tournaments. It currently competes in the West Coast Conference...
, 1953–57
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- Darrall ImhoffDarrall ImhoffDarrall Tucker Imhoff is an American former professional basketball player. He spent twelve seasons in the NBA , playing for half a dozen teams...
, CaliforniaCalifornia Golden BearsThe California Golden Bears is the nickname used for 29 varsity athletic programs and various club teams of the University of California, Berkeley...
, 1962–64 - Allen IversonAllen IversonAllen Ezail Iverson is an American professional basketball point guard and shooting guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season...
, Georgetown, 2008–2009
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- Jermaine JacksonJermaine Jackson (basketball)Jermaine Jackson is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA.Jackson was undrafted in 1999 following a college career at the University of Detroit Mercy and began his professional career with the Detroit Pistons , going on to play for the Toronto Raptors , Atlanta Hawks and...
, Detroit, 1999–00 - Mike JamesMike JamesMichael Lamont James is an American professional basketball player.-Early years:The youngest of seven siblings, James's childhood was not without challenges. Crime, drugs, and violence troubled his neighborhood streets. Lack of social and economic opportunity made urban living grueling and...
, Duquesne, 2003–04 - Horace JenkinsHorace JenkinsHorace Jenkins is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA and currently with Italian Lega Basket team Climamio Bologna....
, William Paterson, 2004–05 - Amir JohnsonAmir JohnsonAmir Jalla Johnson is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He plays the position of power forward.-NBA career:...
, Westchester HS, 2005–present - Lee JohnsonLee Johnson (basketball)Lee Willie Johnson is a retired American basketball player who played four years at East Texas State University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1979 NBA Draft. He played only one season in the NBA, with the Rockets and Detroit Pistons...
, East Texas StateTexas A&M University–CommerceTexas A&M University–Commerce is a state university located in Commerce, Texas and a member of the Texas A&M University System, the second largest university within the system behind Texas A&M University in College Station....
, 1980–81 - Ralph Johnson, Huntington, 1949–1953
- Ron Johnson, Minnesota, 1960–61
- Vinnie JohnsonVinnie JohnsonVincent "Vinnie" Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player as sixth man for the Detroit Pistons during the team's NBA championships of 1989 and 1990.-College basketball career:...
, BaylorBaylor Bears men's basketballThe Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew....
, 1981–90 - Jim JohnstoneJim JohnstoneJim Johnstone is a reproductive physiologist and Canadian poet. He was born in Stouffville, Ontario and is the author of three collections of poetry: Sunday, the locusts , Patternicity and The Velocity of Escape .Johnstone's work has received numerous awards including Arc Poetry...
, Wake Forest, 1982–83 - Charles Jones, Albany State, 1993–94
- Damon JonesDamon JonesDamon Darron Jones is an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" point guard–shooting guard, he played college basketball for three years with the University of Houston Cougars before declaring early for the 1997 NBA Draft, but he went undrafted.-High school career:Jones played for...
, Houston, 2001–02 - Edgar JonesEdgar Jones (basketball)Edgar Jones is a retired American professional basketball player who had a career the NBA from 1980 to 1986....
, Nevada, 1981–83
- Major JonesMajor JonesMajor James Brooks Jones is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He attended and played collegiately at Albany State University....
, Albany State, 1984–85 - Wali JonesWali JonesWalter "Wali" Jones is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2" 180 lb guard....
, Villanova, 1975–76 - Willie JonesWillie Jones (basketball)William "Willie" Jones is former NBA basketball player for the Detroit Pistons. Jones was drafted with the fourth pick in the fifth round of the 1960 NBA Draft by the Pistons. In five seasons with the Pistons, Jones averaged 7.4 points per game, 2.0 assists per game and 2.8 rebounds per...
, Northwestern, 1960–65 - Phil Jordan, Whitworth, 1957–59
- Jeff JudkinsJeff JudkinsJeffrey Reed Judkins is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the BYU Cougars women's basketball team, a position he has held since summer 2001 after serving as their assistant coach in 2000-01...
, UtahUtah Utes men's basketballThe University of Utah Utes have consistently been one of the most successful basketball programs in the NCAA. They are currently an NCAA Division I program that plays in the Pacific-12 Conference. The school has made the NCAA Tournament 26 times, which ranks 16th in NCAA history and 3rd behind...
, 1981–82
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- Greg KelserGreg KelserGregory Kelser is a retired American basketball player and current television color commentator. Kelser played in the NBA from 1979–1986 and is best known for his standout career at Michigan State....
, Michigan State, 1979–82 - Ben KelsoBen KelsoBen Kelso is an American former NBA player for the Detroit Pistons. He has coached basketball for schools in the Detroit area and was accused of an alleged scandal in this capacity...
, Central MichiganCentral Michigan Chippewas men's basketballThe Central Michigan Chippewas team is the basketball team that represent Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school's team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2003...
, 1973–74 - Bill KenvilleBill KenvilleWilliam McGill Kenville is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from St. Bonaventure University, Kenville played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Syracuse Nationals and Fort Wayne/Detroit Pistons...
, St. Bonaventure, 1957–59 - Jack Kerris, Loyola-ChicagoLoyola RamblersThe Loyola Ramblers are the varsity sports teams of Loyola University Chicago. Most teams compete in the Horizon League of the NCAA Division I...
, 1949–52 - Jack Kiley, Syracuse, 1951–53
- Stan KimbroughStan KimbroughStan Kimbrough is a retired American professional basketball player.The 5'11" and 153 lb point guard attended both the University of Central Florida and Xavier University...
, XavierXavier Musketeers men's basketballThe Xavier Musketeers team is the basketball team that represents Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference...
, 1989–90 - Bob KinneyBob KinneyRobert Paul "Bob" Kinney was an American professional basketball player in the Basketball Association of America , National Basketball Association and National Professional Basketball League . Besides Bob, his nicknames included Hi-Pocket and Bat-em Bob...
, Rice, 1948–49 - Walt KirkWalt KirkWalton "Walt" Kirk, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player. In four NBL/BAA/NBA seasons, Kirk played for five different teams: the Fort Wayne Pistons, Indianapolis Jets, Anderson Packers, Tri-Cities Blackhawks and Milwaukee Hawks...
, Illinois, 1948–49 - Leo KlierLeo KlierLeo Anthony "Crystal" Klier was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.-Collegiate career:Klier, a 6'2 guard/forward, played collegiately at Notre Dame after a standout high school career at Washington High School in Washington, Indiana. He played for the Fighting Irish from...
, Notre Dame, 1948–50
- Duane KluehDuane KluehDuane M. Klueh is a retired American basketball player and coach. He currently lives in Terre Haute, Indiana and was the head men's basketball coach at Indiana State University for 12 seasons...
, Indiana State, 1949–51 - Negele KnightNegele KnightNegele Oscar Knight is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round of the 1990 NBA Draft. Knight played for the Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors in six NBA seasons...
, Dayton, 1994–95 - Don KojisDon KojisDonald R. Kojis was a professional basketball player who attended Marquette University and was drafted by the Chicago Packers in the 2nd round of the 1961 NBA Draft...
, MarquetteMarquette Golden Eagles men's basketballThe Marquette Golden Eagles Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school's 1977 team, coached by Al McGuire, won the NCAA championship. Currently the team competes in the Big East Conference. It last played in the NCAA Division I...
, 1964–66 - Howard Komives, Bowling Green, 1968–72
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- Christian LaettnerChristian LaettnerChristian Donald Laettner is a retired American professional basketball player and entrepreneur. He had a distinguished college and national career, and played in the National Basketball Association for thirteen seasons, from 1992–2005. He is presently a minority holder for the Major League...
, Duke, 1998–00 - Bill LaimbeerBill LaimbeerWilliam "Bill" Laimbeer, Jr. is a retired National Basketball Association player for the Detroit Pistons. Playing at center, the 6'11" Laimbeer was a four-time All-Star and integral part of the Pistons teams that won two championships...
, Notre Dame, 1981–93 - Bob LanierBob Lanier (basketball)Robert Jerry "Bob" Lanier, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA.Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992....
, St. Bonaventure, 1970–80 - Stu LantzStu LantzStuart Burrell Lantz is a retired American basketball player and the current television commentator for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association on Fox Sports West and KCAL...
, NebraskaNebraska Cornhuskers men's basketballThe Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college basketball. The program saw its first game in 1896 playing 7-on-7 basketball. The first collegiate game was against Nebraska Wesleyan University...
, 1972–74 - Edmund Lawrence, McNeese State, 1980–81
- Eric LecknerEric LecknerEric Charles Leckner is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Utah Jazz in the 1st round of the 1988 NBA Draft...
, Wyoming, 1994–96
- George LeeGeorge C. LeeGeorge C. Lee is a retired American basketball player and coach. A forward/guard from the University of Michigan, Lee was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1959 NBA Draft...
, Michigan, 1960–62 - Ron LeeRon LeeRonald Henry Lee was an All-American basketball player for the University of Oregon, and epitomized the "Kamikaze Kids" under coach Dick Harter with his all-out, fearless hustle and relentless desire to win. Lee played four seasons for the Ducks between 1972 and 1976...
, OregonOregon Ducks men's basketballOregon Ducks men’s college basketball is an intercollegiate basketball program that competes in the NCAA Division I and is a member of the Pac-12 Conference, representing the University of Oregon. The Ducks play their home games at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon, then coached by Howard Hobson, won...
, 1979–82 - Cliff LevingstonCliff LevingstonClifford Eugene Levingston is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. Levingston starred at Wichita State University before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1982...
, Wichita StateWichita State Shockers men's basketballThe Wichita State Shockers basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...
, 1982–84 - Ralph LewisRalph Lewis (basketball)Ralph Adolphus Lewis is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" 200 lb guard and attended La Salle University. He is now an assistant coach with the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats.-La Salle:In college, Lewis scored 1,807 points in his four years at La Salle...
, La Salle, 1987–90 - Marcus LibertyMarcus LibertyMarcus Liberty is a retired American professional basketball player.-High School:Liberty attended Chicago King High School from 1983 to 1987. During his time at King, Liberty led his basketball teams to an IHSA State Championship in 1986 and a second-place finish in 1987...
, Illinois, 1993–94 - Bill Ligon, VanderbiltVanderbilt Commodores men's basketballThe Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team represents Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference . The Commodores have won three SEC regular season titles . They have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Elite Eight once and the Sweet 16 six times...
, 1974–75
- Earl LloydEarl LloydEarl Francis Lloyd is a retired American basketball player. He was the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association, in the 1950-51 NBA season...
, West Virginia StateWest Virginia State UniversityWest Virginia State University is a historically black public college in Institute, West Virginia, United States. In the Charleston-metro area, the school is usually referred to simply as "State" or "West Virginia State"...
, 1958–60 - Grant LongGrant LongGrant Andrew Long is a retired American professional basketball player. He played over 1,000 NBA games over a 15-year career....
, Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan Eagles men's basketballThe Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team has appeared in four NCAA Division I tournaments, and have a 3-4 record, tied for third best among Michigan colleges...
, 1996–98 - John LongJohn Long (basketball)John Eddie Long is a retired American professional basketball player.After starring at the University of Detroit, the 6’5” shooting guard was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1978 NBA Draft. The move was largely influenced by Dick Vitale, who coached Long at UD before...
, Detroit, 1978–86, 88–89 - Paul Long, Wake Forest, 1967–70
- Kevin LougheryKevin LougheryKevin Michael Loughery is an American former professional basketball player and coach.-Career Biography:...
, St. John's, 1962–64 - Sidney LoweSidney LoweSidney Rochell Lowe is an American basketball coach and is currently an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz. He is a former NBA player and head coach, and has served as the head coach at North Carolina State University,.-Biography:Lowe began his career at DeMatha Catholic High School in...
, North Carolina State, 1984–85
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- Mark MaconMark Macon-External links:* @ basketballreference.com*...
, TempleTemple Owls men's basketballThe Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:...
, 1993–96, 98–99 - John MahnkenJohn MahnkenJohn E. Mahnken was an American former professional basketball player.A 6'8" center from West New York, New Jersey, Mahnken played high school basketball at Memorial High School in his hometown. He played at Georgetown University during the early 1940s, earning All-American honors in 1943...
, Georgetown, 1948–50 - Rick MahornRick MahornDerrick Allen Mahorn is a retired American NBA basketball player who, at 6'10", played power forward and center...
, HamptonHampton UniversityHampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the American Civil War to provide education to freedmen.-History:...
, 1985–89, 96–99 - Steve Malovic, San Diego State, 1979–80
- Danny ManningDanny ManningDaniel Ricardo "Danny" Manning is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He is an assistant basketball coach at his alma mater, the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Manning won the National Championship with the Jayhawks in 1988 as a player, and...
, Kansas, 2002–03 - Pace MannionPace MannionPace Shewan Mannion is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and in the Italian league, especially with the team of Cantù...
, Utah, 1988–89 - Harvey MarlattHarvey MarlattHarvey Marlatt was a professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons from 1970-1973. He played in 61 games as a Piston and scored 225 points. Before joining the Pistons, he played basketball for Eastern Michigan University. Marlatt ranks fifth on the all time EMU scoring list with 1680...
, Eastern Michigan, 1970–72 - Tom MarshallTom Marshall (basketball)John Thomas Marshall is a former basketball player and coach. He graduated from Mt. Juliet High School in Mt. Juliet,Tennessee. He was a star at Western Kentucky University in the 1950s, where he was a 2-time All-American. His number 41 is one of only six retired at WKU.He was named to the OVC...
, Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers basketballThe Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents WKU in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers currently compete in the Sun Belt Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2009...
, 1957–58 - Jason MaxiellJason MaxiellJason Dior Maxiell is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons.-Playing career:...
, CincinnatiCincinnati Bearcats men's basketballThe Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. They currently compete in the Big East Conference and are coached by Mick Cronin. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in...
, 2005–present - Scott MayScott MayScott Glenn May is a retired American professional basketball player.May was a power forward on the 1976 Indiana basketball team that went undefeated and won the NCAA championship under coach Bobby Knight. May was named NCAA men's basketball national player of the year in 1976...
, Indiana, 1982–83 - Bob McAdoo, North Carolina, 1979–81
- Bob McCannBob McCannRobert Glen McCann was an American professional basketball player. He was listed as a power forward at 6'7" and 244–248 lbs. McCann died in July of 2011.McCann was born in Morristown, New Jersey...
, Morehead State, 1991–92 - Antonio McDyessAntonio McDyessAntonio Keithflen McDyess is an American professional basketball player. McDyess is listed at 6'9" , 245 lb. and is a power forward/center. In 2009 he signed a 3-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs....
, Alabama, 2004–08 - James McElroy, Central Michigan, 1979–80
- Dick McGuireDick McGuireRichard Joseph "Dick" McGuire was an American professional basketball player and coach.One of the premier guards of the 1950s, McGuire spent eleven seasons in the NBA , eight with the New York Knicks and three with the Detroit Pistons...
, St. John's, 1957–60
- Aaron McKieAaron McKieAaron Fitzgerald McKie is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers...
, Temple, 1996–98 - McCoy McLemoreMcCoy McLemoreMcCoy McLemore was an American former college and professional basketball star of the 1960s and 1970s.McLemore attended Jack Yates High School...
, Drake, 1968–70 - Shellie McMillon, Bradley, 1958–62
- Larry McNeillLarry McNeillLarry McNeill was a National Basketball Association player. McNeill was drafted in the second round of the 1973 NBA Draft by the Kansas City-Omaha Kings and would play with the franchise until 1976. That year, he was traded to the New York Nets for a third-round draft pick. In 1977, he signed as a...
, Marquette, 1978–79 - Cozell McQueenCozell McQueenCozell McQueen was a National Basketball Association player for the Detroit Pistons from 1986 to 1987. He was 25 at the time. He attended North Carolina State University. He was born in Paris, France...
, NC State, 1986–87 - Monk Meineke, Dayton, 1952–55
- John MengeltJohn MengeltJohn P. Mengelt is a former professional basketball player. A 6’2” guard, Mengelt played for Auburn University, with whom he scored 60 points in a 1970 game against Alabama. Mengelt later spent ten seasons in the NBA, playing for the Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City Kings, Detroit Pistons, Chicago...
, Auburn, 1972–76 - Eddie MilesEddie MilesEdward Miles, Jr. is a retired American basketball player.A 6'4" guard from Scipio A. Jones High School in Arkansas, Miles was nicknamed "The Man with the Golden Arm" because of his shooting prowess...
, Seattle, 1963–70 - Darko MiličićDarko MilicicDarko Miličić is a Serbian professional basketball center for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He was selected by the Detroit Pistons as the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft after LeBron James, and ahead of players such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh,...
, Serbia & Montenegro, 2003–06 - Oliver MillerOliver MillerOliver J. Miller is an American former professional basketball player.-Career:After graduating from the University of Arkansas, Miller, who is known as "The Big O" because of his large size , was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the 22nd overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft...
, Arkansas, 1994–95 - Terry MillsTerry MillsTerry Richard Mills is a retired American professional basketball player at the power forward position.After a standout career at Romulus High School, Mills was named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan...
, Michigan, 1992–97, 1999–00 - Steve MixSteve MixSteven Charles Mix is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.Mix was a forward with a 13-year career from 1969–1972 and from 1973–1983. He played for the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers all of the NBA and the Denver...
, Toledo, 1969–72 - Leo MogusLeo MogusLeo Mogus was an American professional basketball player.A 6'4" forward/center, Mogus played at Youngstown State University from 1939 to 1943, where he scored 1,400 points. Mogus also played football at the school...
, Youngstown State, 1948–49 - Nazr MohammedNazr MohammedNazr Tahiru Mohammed [NAW-zee] is an American professional basketball player with the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder. He plays the center position. He is 6 ft 10 in and 250 lb...
, Kentucky, 2006–08 - Paul MokeskiPaul MokeskiPaul Keen Mokeski is a retired American basketball player and the head coach of the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League. At 7-foot, his position was center...
, Kansas, 1980–82
- Jack MolinasJack MolinasJacob "Jack" L. Molinas was an American professional basketball player and one of the key figures in the point shaving scandal that almost destroyed NCAA basketball...
, Columbia, 1953–54 - Eric MoneyEric MoneyEric V. Money is a former American professional basketball player.A 6' 0" guard from the University of Arizona, Money played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers...
, Arizona, 1974–78, 79–80 - Eric MontrossEric MontrossEric Scott Montross is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA....
, North Carolina, 1997–01 - Mikki MooreMikki MooreClinton Renard "Mikki" Moore is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent.-Professional career:...
, Nebraska, 1998–02 - Otto MooreOtto MooreOtto George Moore is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'11" center from the University of Texas-Pan American, Moore played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, and New...
, Pan American, 1968–71, 1974–75 - Ron Moore, West Virginia State, 1987–88
- Tracy MooreTracy Moore (basketball)Tracy Lamont Moore is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. A 6'5" , 200 lb shooting guard, Moore played collegiately at the University of Tulsa...
, Tulsa, 1993–94 - Jackie MorelandJackie MorelandJack Wade "Jackie" Moreland was an American basketball player for the Detroit Pistons and the former New Orleans Buccaneers.-Early Life & High School:...
, Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech Bulldogs basketballThe Louisiana Tech Bulldogs basketball program represents intercollegiate men's basketball at Louisiana Tech University. The school competes in the Western Athletic Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play home games at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston,...
, 1960–65 - Isiah Morris, Arkansas, 1992–93
- Erwin MuellerErwin MuellerErwin L. Mueller is a retired American basketball player. A 6'8" forward/center,he attended the University of San Francisco where he was All-Coast, All Conference & All-America and was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 1966 NBA Draft.During his first season, Mueller...
, San FranciscoSan Francisco Dons men's basketballThe San Francisco Dons basketball team represents the University of San Francisco in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's college basketball. The Dons compete in the West Coast Conference, in which they have won sixteen regular season and one conference tournament...
, 1969–72 - Tod MurphyTod MurphyTod James Murphy is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 3rd round of the 1986 NBA Draft. A 6'9" center-forward from the University of California, Irvine, Murphy played in 5 NBA seasons for 4 different teams...
, UC IrvineUC Irvine AnteatersUC Irvine's Athletics program participates in the NCAA's Division I, as members of the Big West Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation...
, 1993–94 - Ken Murray, St. Bonaventure, 1950–51, 53–54
- Flip Murray, Shaw, 2006–08
- Dorie MurreyDorie MurreyDorie S. Murrey is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'8" 215 lb forward and he played collegiately at the University of Detroit Mercy. He has played in the NBA from 1966 to 1972. He was originally selected with the second pick in the 2nd round of the 1966 NBA Draft by...
, Detroit, 1966–67
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- Jerry Nagel, Loyola-Chicago, 1949–50
- Bob Nash, HawaiiHawaii Rainbow Warriors basketballThe Hawaii Rainbow Warriors basketball team represents the University of Hawaii at Mānoa in NCAA men's competition. The school's team currently competes in the Western Athletic Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2002...
, 1972–74 - Chuck NevittChuck NevittCharles Goodrich 'Chuck' Nevitt is a retired American professional basketball player, known primarily for his great height. At 7 ft 5 in , he played the center position throughout his nine-year career in the NBA, and remains one of the tallest players ever in NBA history...
, N.C. State, 1985–88 - Melvin NewbernMelvin NewbernMelvin Newbern is a former NBA player with the Detroit Pistons. He played in 33 games in the 1992 season for the team, averaging 3.6 points per game. Newbern played collegiately for the Minnesota Golden Gophers....
, Minnesota, 1992–93
- Ivano Newbill, Georgia Tech, 1994–95
- Rich NiemannRich NiemannRich Niemann is a former American basketball player who played at center in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association. Niemann was originally drafted in the fourth round of the 1968 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. That season, he was traded from the Pistons to the...
, Saint Louis, 1968–69 - Richie Niemiera, Notre Dame, 1948–50
- Kurt NimphiusKurt NimphiusKurt Nimphius is a retired American National Basketball Association player. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Arizona State University. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 3rd round of the 1980 NBA Draft...
, Arizona State, 1986–87 - Chuck Nobel, Louisville, 1957–62
- Willie NorwoodWillie Norwood (basketball)Willie B. Norwood is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Alcorn State University, Norwood played in the National Basketball Association from 1971 to 1978 as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Seattle SuperSonics, and Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 7.5 points...
, Alcorn State, 1971–75, 77–78
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- Charles O'BannonCharles O'BannonCharles Edward O'Bannon is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins men's basketball team, where he was a star small forward/shooting guard, and a starter on the school's 1995 NCAA Championship team...
, UCLA, 1997–99 - Danny O'Sullivan, Fordham, 1993–94
- Don OhlDon OhlDonald Jay Ohl is an American former professional basketball player who spent 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association. His nickname was Waxie because of his crew cut....
, Illinois, 1960–64
- Mehmet OkurMehmet OkurMehmet Murat Okur is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for Türk Telekom B.K.. He is also under contract with the Utah Jazz of the NBA, and can return to that team when the 2011 NBA lockout ends...
, Turkey, 2002–04 - John OldhamJohn Oldham (basketball)John Oldham is a former college player, athletic director and basketball coach who gave the idea of Western Kentucky University's "Red Towel" logo, an iconic towel used by former coach E.A. Diddle....
, Western Kentucky, 1949–51 - Bud OlsenBud OlsenEnoch Eli "Bud" Olsen III is a former American professional basketball player.A 6'8" center from the University of Louisville, Olsen was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the second round of the 1962 NBA Draft...
, LouisvilleLouisville Cardinals men's basketballThe Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
, 1968–69
- Billy OwensBilly OwensBilly Eugene Owens is an American former professional basketball player.As a high school senior, Owens averaged 34 points per game, and helped lead Carlisle High School to four consecutive state titles. He was considered to be the second best prep player of 1988, behind Alonzo Mourning...
, Syracuse, 2000–01 - Tom OwensTom OwensThomas William Owens is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from the University of South Carolina, Owens played five seasons in the American Basketball Association and seven seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Carolina Cougars, Memphis...
, South Carolina, 1982–83
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- Smush ParkerSmush ParkerWilliam Henry "Smush" Parker is an American professional basketball player. Parker played shooting guard in college but moved to point guard in the NBA...
, Fordham, 2004–05 - George PattersonGeorge Patterson (basketball)George Patterson was an American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. Patterson was originally drafted in the twelfth round of the 1961 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He would finally play in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons from 1967 to 1968...
, ToledoToledo RocketsThe Toledo Rockets are the athletic teams that represent the University of Toledo. The Rockets are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision team in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and play in the Mid-American Conference . The school's colors are midnight blue and gold.Toledo's...
, 1967–68 - Jake Pelkington, Manhattan, 1948–49
- Mike PeplowskiMike PeplowskiMichael Walter Peplowski is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round of the 1993 NBA Draft. A 6'10" and 270 lb center, Peplowski played for the Kings, Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets and Milwaukee Bucks in 3 NBA seasons...
, Michigan State, 1994–95 - Andy Phillip, Illinois, 1953–56
- Ricky PierceRicky PierceRicky Charles Pierce is a retired American National Basketball Association player.-Playing career:...
, Rice, 1982–83 - Scot PollardScot PollardScot L. Pollard is a retired American professional basketball player. In an eleven-year NBA career, he played for five teams, spending the bulk of his career with the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers...
, Kansas, 1997–98 - Olden PolyniceOlden PolyniceOlden Polynice is a Haitian former professional basketball player. He played center for the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association.-Career:After graduating from All Hallows High School in the Bronx,...
, Virginia, 1992–94 - Ben PoquetteBen PoquetteBenedict Jay Poquette is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He graduated from East Lansing High School and Central Michigan University. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1977 NBA Draft, and played for them in 1978–79...
, Central Michigan, 1977–79 - Howard PorterHoward Porter (basketball)Howard Porter was an American professional basketball player. At 6'8" and 220 pounds, he played as a forward and a center....
, Villanova, 1974–78
- Kevin Porter, St. Francis (PA), 1975–79
- Jim PriceJim Price (basketball)James E. "Jim" Price is a retired American professional basketball player. After starring at the University of Louisville, the 6' 3" Price was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 1972 NBA Draft...
, Louisville, 1977–78 - Tayshaun PrinceTayshaun PrinceTayshaun Durell Prince is an American basketball player who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. Prince is a small forward, listed at and . A graduate of Dominguez High School and the University of Kentucky, Prince was drafted in the first round by the...
, Kentucky, 2002–present - Roy Pugh, SMUSMU MustangsThe SMU Mustangs is the name of the athletic teams representing Southern Methodist University. The Mustangs participate in the NCAA's Division I as a member of Conference USA. In 2005, SMU accepted an invitation to the Western Division of Conference USA, and left the Western Athletic Conference...
, 1948–49
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- Mark Randall, Kansas, 1992–93
- Theo RatliffTheo RatliffTheophilus Curtis Ratliff , better known as Theo Ratliff, is an American professional basketball player who last played with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Primarily a center, he was an excellent shot-blocker who has led the league three times in blocks per game...
, Wyoming, 1995–98, 2007–08 - Željko RebračaŽeljko RebracaŽeljko Rebrača is a retired Serbian professional basketball player. Formerly in the NBA, he finished his career with the Spanish ACB League team Pamesa Valencia.-Europe:He began his professional career in 1991 with KK Partizan...
, Yugoslavia, 2001–04 - Hub ReedHub ReedHubert F. Reed is a retired American professional basketball player.A 6'9" center from Oklahoma City University under famous coach Abe Lemons, Reed played in the National Basketball Association from 1958 to 1965 as a member of the St. Louis Hawks, Cincinnati Royals, Los Angeles Lakers, and...
, Oklahoma City, 1964–65 - Ron ReedRon ReedRonald Lee Reed is a retired American starting/relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves , St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox...
, Notre Dame, 1965–67 - Khalid ReevesKhalid ReevesKhalid Reeves was an American professional basketball player, selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft....
, Arizona, 1998–99 - Don Reid, Georgetown, 1995–00
- George ReynoldsGeorge Reynolds (basketball)George Reynolds is a former American professional basketball player. After playing college basketball at the University of Houston and Imperial Valley Junior College, the ft 6 in guard played for one season in the National Basketball Association with the Detroit Pistons.-External links:* @...
, Houston, 1969–70
- Jim Riffey, TulaneTulane Green WaveGreen Wave, the nickname of the sports teams of Tulane University, was adopted during the 1920 season, after a song titled The Rolling Green Wave was published in Tulane's student newspaper in 1920. From 1893 to 1919, the athletic teams of Tulane were known as the Olive and Blue for the official...
, 1950–51 - Alvin RobertsonAlvin RobertsonAlvin Cyrrale Robertson is a retired American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1984 to 1993, and for one final season in 1995–96.-Career:...
, Arkansas, 1992–94 - Clifford RobinsonClifford R. RobinsonClifford "Cliff" Ralph Robinson is a former American professional basketball player, formerly of the National Basketball Association.-Highlights:...
, Connecticut, 2001–03 - Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson (basketball)Jackie Robinson is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'6" forward from UNLV, Robinson played in the NBA from 1978 to 1982 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls. He averaged 3.8 points per game in his NBA career and won an NBA Championship...
, UNLV, 1979–80 - Wayne RobinsonWayne Robinson (basketball)Wayne Howard Robinson is a retired American basketball player. He was a 6'8", 217 lb forward....
, Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketballVirginia Tech Hokies men's basketballThe Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Home games are played at Cassell Coliseum, located on Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg.-History:...
, 1980–81 - Red RochaRed RochaEphraim J. "Red" Rocha was a professional basketball player and coach.-Basketball:...
, Oregon State, 1956–57 - Dennis RodmanDennis RodmanDennis Keith Rodman is a retired American Hall of Fame professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was nicknamed "Dennis the Menace" and "The...
, Southeastern Oklahoma State, 1986–93 - Lou RoeLou RoeLouis "Lou" Marquel Roe is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Roe played in two NBA seasons with the Pistons and Golden State Warriors. In his brief NBA career, he appeared in 66 games and scored a total of...
, MassachusettsUMass Minutemen basketballThe UMass Minutemen basketball team, also known as the Massachusetts Minutemen, represents the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts, in NCAA Division I men's competition...
, 1995–96
- Tree RollinsTree RollinsWayne Monte "Tree" Rollins is a retired American professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic. He was primarily known under his playing name, Tree...
, Clemson, 1990–91 - Lorenzo RomarLorenzo Romar-References:1. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FocusOnTheFamilyDailyBroadcast/~3/dnPdyF5PmG0/ffd_20110314.mp3-External links:*...
, Washington, 1984–86 - Dick RosenthalDick RosenthalRichard Anthony "Dick" Rosenthal was a NBA forward with the Ft. Wayne Pistons. He played collegiate basketball for the Notre Dame men's basketball team, where he averaged 16.4 points per game over his career. The Pistons drafted him in the first round of the 1954 NBA Draft...
, Notre Dame, 1954–57 - Dan RoundfieldDan RoundfieldDanny Thomas Roundfield is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6'8" forward/center graduated from Chadsey Senior High School in 1971. On the collegiate scene, Roundfield was twice selected to the All-Mid-American Conference Team for Central Michigan University; he was also the...
, Central Michigan, 1984–85 - Curtis RoweCurtis RoweCurtis Rowe, Jr. is a retired American basketball player.A 6'7" forward from UCLA, Rowe was drafted by the Dallas Chaparrals in the 1971 ABA Draft and by the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 1971 NBA Draft...
, UCLA, 1971–76 - Jim RowinskiJim RowinskiJames Rowinski is a retired American professional basketball player.-1980-1984:Rowinski, a 6'8" 250 lb center, attended and played collegiately at Purdue University.-1988-1990:...
, Purdue, 1988–89 - Jeff RulandJeff RulandJeffrey Alan Ruland is a retired American basketball player and current coach. He is the former head coach of the Iona Gaels men's college basketball team and current head coach of the UDC Firebirds men's college basketball team.-Early life and collegiate career:A 6'11", 280 lb center, Ruland...
, Iona, 1992–93 - Walker RussellWalker RussellWalker D. Russell is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'5" guard.Russell played collegiately for Oakland Community College, the University of Houston, and Western Michigan University...
, Western Michigan, 1982–88
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- John SalleyJohn SalleyJohn Thomas "Spider" Salley is a retired American professional basketball player, actor and talk show host. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning franchises....
, Georgia Tech, 1986–92 - Cheikh Samb, Senegal, 2007–08
- Pepe SánchezJuan Ignacio SánchezJuan Ignacio Sánchez Brown, also known as Pepe Sánchez , is an Argentine professional basketball player. He is a point guard. He was part of Argentina's 2004 Olympic gold medal team. Pepe Sánchez was the first Argentine to play in the NBA...
, Temple, 2002–03 - Fred SchausFred SchausFrederick Appleton Schaus was an American basketball player, head coach and athletic director for the West Virginia University Mountaineers, player for the NBA's Fort Wayne Pistons and New York Knicks, general manager and head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, head coach of Purdue University...
, West VirginiaWest Virginia Mountaineers men's basketballThe West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
, 1949–53 - Howie SchultzHowie SchultzHoward Henry "Howie" Schultz , nicknamed "Stretch" and "Steeple", was an American baseball and basketball player from Saint Paul, Minnesota....
, Hamline, 1949–50 - John SchweitzJohn SchweitzJohn Elwood Schweitz is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. A 6'6" and 210 lb shooting guard, Schweitz, from the University of Richmond, was selected by the Boston Celtics with the 23rd pick in the 6th round of the 1982 NBA Draft...
, RichmondRichmond Spiders men's basketballThe Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference...
, 1986–87 - Fred ScolariFred ScolariFred J. Scolari was an American professional basketball player. At 5'10", he played the guard position....
, San Francisco, 1952–54 - Ray ScottRay Scott (basketball)John Raymond Scott is a retired American professional basketball player and former head coach of the Detroit Pistons...
, PortlandPortland PilotsThe Portland Pilots were a Class-B minor league baseball team in Portland, Maine out of the New England League. Created in 1946 as the Portland Gulls, the Pilots lasted until 1949, when the New England League collapsed...
, 1961–67 - Malik SealyMalik SealyMalik Sealy was an American professional basketball player, active from 1992 until his death in an automobile accident at the age of 30...
, St. John’s, 1997–98 - Brad SellersBrad SellersBradley Donn Sellers is a retired American professional basketball player. A 7'0" power forward/center from the University of Wisconsin and Ohio State University, he was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft.Sellers was a controversial selection among the Bulls'...
, Ohio State, 1991–92
- Phil SellersPhil SellersPhillip "Phil" Sellers, Jr. is an American former professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA.-Early life:...
, RutgersRutgers Scarlet KnightsThe Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey...
, 1976–77 - Chuck ShareChuck ShareChuck Share is a retired American basketball player. He was the first draft pick in NBA history, being selected by the Boston Celtics as the number one pick in 1950. Share never played for the Celtics, and started his career with the Fort Wayne Pistons and played nine years, playing for the...
, Bowling Green, 1951–53 - Steve SheppardSteve SheppardSteven Bernard Sheppard is a retired American basketball player, who was nicknamed "Bear"....
, Maryland, 1978–79 - Gene ShueGene ShueEugene William "Gene" Shue is a retired American professional basketball player and coach in the National Basketball Association . During his playing days he was a 6'2" 170 lb guard....
, Maryland, 1957–62 - John ShumateJohn ShumateJohn H. Shumate is a retired American professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns....
, Notre Dame, 1977–80 - Ralph SimpsonRalph SimpsonRalph Derek Simpson is a retired American basketball player. He played professionally in the ABA and NBA from 1970 to 1980....
, Michigan State, 1976–78 - Zeke SinicolaZeke SinicolaEmilio "Zeke" Sinicola was an American basketball player. He played on the collegiate level at Niagara University and was a NCAA Men's Basketball All-American. In the early 1950s he played for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the National Basketball Association.-References:...
, NiagaraNiagara Purple Eagles men's basketballThe Niagara Purple Eagles men's basketball team is the college basketball team that represent Niagara University in Lewiston, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference...
, 1951–54 - Al SkinnerAl SkinnerAlbert L. Skinner is an American men's college basketball head coach and a former collegiate and professional basketball player. He was formerly the head coach of the Boston College men's basketball team.-College:Skinner played at the University of Massachusetts...
, Massachusetts, 1977–78 - David Skinner Michigan State 1985-86
- Jack SmileyJack SmileyArthur John "Jack" Smiley was an American basketball player.With Gene Vance, Andy Phillip, Ken Menke, and Art Mathisen, Smiley was a member of the University of Illinois' "Whiz Kids" team that went 35-6 from 1941 to 1943, earning two Big Ten Conference championships...
, Illinois, 1948–49 - Jim Smith, Ohio State, 1982–83
- Joe Smith, Maryland, 2000–01
- Kenny SmithKenny SmithKenneth "The Jet" Smith is a retired National Basketball Association player and current TV basketball analyst, primarily for Inside the NBA on TNT.-Early life:...
, North Carolina, 1996–97 - Odie SpearsOdie SpearsMarion Odicea "Odie" Spears was an American basketball player.A 6'5" guard from Scottsville, Kentucky, Spears attended nearby Western Kentucky University but saw little playing time during his first two seasons...
, Western Kentucky, 1955–56 - Jerry StackhouseJerry StackhouseJerry Darnell Stackhouse is an American professional basketball player who plays both shooting guard and small forward. He most recently played for the Miami Heat. He is now an NBA TV analyst but remains as an eligible free agent....
, North Carolina, 1997–02 - Larry StavermanLarry StavermanLarry Joseph Staverman was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6' 7" forward from Villa Madonna College , Staverman was drafted in the 9th round of the 1958 NBA Draft by the Cincinnati Royals...
, Villa Madonna, 1963–64 - Brook SteppeBrook SteppeMichael Holbrook Steppe is a retired American basketball player in the NBA. He was a 6'5" shooting guard...
, Georgia Tech, 1984–85 - Joe StrawderJoe StrawderJoe Tom Strawder was an American former professional basketball player.A 6'10" center from Bradley University, Strawder played three seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Detroit Pistons. He averaged 8.6 and 9.9 rebounds in his career.-Note:...
, Bradley, 1965–68 - Rodney StuckeyRodney StuckeyRodney Norvell Stuckey is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA.-High school career:...
, Eastern Washington, 2007–present - Bob SuraBob SuraRobert Sura Jr. is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. At 6'5" , 200 lb , he played as a guard....
, Florida State, 2003–04
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- Earl TatumEarl TatumWilliam Earl Tatum is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'4½" 185 lb guard and played high school basketball at Mount Vernon, where he was selected large-school player of the year by the New York State Sportswriters Association in 1972, and collegiately at Marquette...
, Marquette, 1978–79 - Jeff TaylorJeff Taylor (basketball)Jeff Taylor is a retired American professional basketball player who played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1982 NBA Draft...
, Texas Tech, 1986–87 - Terry TeagleTerry TeagleTerry Michael Teagle is a retired American professional basketball player whose career lasted from 1982 to 1993....
, Baylor, 1984–85 - Bill ThiebenBill ThiebenWilliam Bernard "Bill" Thieben is a retired American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association for the Fort Wayne Pistons in and the Detroit Pistons in...
, Hofstra, 1957–58 - Justus ThigpenJustus ThigpenJustus Thigpen is an American former professional basketball player.Thigpen was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 11th round of the 1969 NBA Draft....
, Weber State, 1972–73 - David ThirdkillDavid ThirdkillDavid Thirdkill is a retired American basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1st round of the 1982 NBA Draft. A small forward from the College of Southern Idaho and Bradley University, Thirdkill played in five NBA seasons from 1982 to 1987...
, Bradley, 1983–84 - Charles ThomasCharles Thomas (basketball)Charles Thomas is an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA.Thomas played for Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan then played in college for Eastern Michigan University...
, Eastern Michigan, 1991–92
- Isiah ThomasIsiah ThomasIsiah Lord Thomas III , nicknamed "Zeke",is the men's basketball coach for the FIU Golden Panthers, and a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association from 1981 until 1994. He led the "Bad Boys" to the NBA...
, Indiana, 1981–94 - Terry ThomasTerry Thomas (basketball)Terry Thomas was a NBA player. At 6'8" and 220 lbs, he played as a forward. He was born in Michigan in 1953, graduated from Hazel Park High School, and went to the University of Detroit Mercy. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1975 NBA Draft and played one season with them,...
, Detroit, 1975–76 - Rod Thorn, West Virginia, 1964–66
- Otis ThorpeOtis ThorpeOtis Henry Thorpe is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early years:...
, Providence, 1995–97 - Ray TolbertRay TolbertRaymond Lee "Ray" Tolbert is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the 1st round of the 1981 NBA Draft. A 6'9" power forward from the Indiana University, Tolbert played in five NBA seasons for six different teams...
, Indiana, 1983–84 - Bob Tough, St. John's, 1948–49
- Carlisle ToweryCarlisle ToweryWilliam Carlisle Towery , nicknamed "Blackie" or "Big Boy", is a retired American basketball player.A 6'5" forward/center, Towery played for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers from 1938 to 1941. He was a two-time All-America selection and the first Hilltopper to score 1,000 points...
, Western Kentucky, 1948–49 - George TrappGeorge TrappGeorge Trapp, Jr. was an American professional basketball player.A 6'8" forward/center from Detroit, Trapp played college basketball at Long Beach State, where he was coached by Jerry Tarkanian and won two Pacific Coast Athletic Association MVP Awards...
, Long Beach StateLong Beach State 49ers men's basketballThe Long Beach State 49ers Basketball team represents California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, California. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007...
, 1973–77 - John TresvantJohn TresvantJohn B. Tresvant is a retired American basketball player.A 6'7" forward/center from Washington, DC, Tresvant played three seasons at Seattle University after serving in the United States Air Force. He was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the fifth round of the 1964 NBA Draft and played nine...
, Seattle, 1965–68 - Dick TriptowDick TriptowRichard F. Triptow is a retired American basketball player. At 6'0" and 170 pounds, he played as a guard and a forward.Triptow attended Lane Tech High School and DePaul University, both in Chicago, Illinois...
, DePaul, 1948–49 - Kelly TripuckaKelly TripuckaPeter Kelly Tripucka is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1981 to 1991. During his ten seasons in the league, he played for the Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Hornets...
, Notre Dame, 1981–86 - Terry TylerTerry TylerTerry Christopher Tyler is a retired American basketball player.A 6'7" forward/guard from Northwestern High School and the University of Detroit , Tyler played 11 seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks...
, Detroit, 1978–85
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- Tom Van ArsdaleTom Van ArsdaleThomas Arthur Van Arsdale is a former professional basketball player. A graduate of Indianapolis Emmerich Manual High School, the 6'5" guard played collegiately at Indiana University, Van Arsdale was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1965 NBA Draft...
, Indiana, 1967–70 - Ratko VardaRatko VardaRatko Varda is a professional basketball player. He is a 2.13 m center who plays for Union Olimpija.-Career:...
, Yugoslavia, 2001–02
- Chico VaughnChico VaughnCharles "Chico" Vaughn is a retired American basketball player. At 6'2", he played the guard position....
, Southern IllinoisSouthern Illinois Salukis men's basketballThe Southern Illinois Salukis basketball team represents Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. The Salukis compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Salukis are currently coached by Chris Lowery who led the team to the NCAA tournament in 2004 thru 2007. Lowery was...
, 1965–66
- Loy VaughtLoy VaughtLoy Stephen Vaught is a retired American professional basketball player who spent ten seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Los Angeles Clippers....
, Michigan, 1998–00
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- Clint WagerClint WagerClinton Belmar Wager was a professional football and basketball player. He played in the National Football League from 1942-1945 for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cardinals and the Cardinals-Pittsburgh Steelers merged team, "Card-Pitt". However he also played in the National Basketball Association in...
, St. Mary's (MN), 1949–50 - Andre WakefieldAndre WakefieldAndre Wakefield is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2½" 175 lb guard and played high school basketball at Crane High School in Chicago, and collegiately at the College of Southern Idaho and Loyola University Chicago...
, Loyola (IL), 1978–79 - Darrell WalkerDarrell WalkerDarrell Walker is a retired American professional basketball player and coach. At 6'4" and 180 lb , he played as a guard...
, Arkansas, 1991–93 - Jimmy WalkerJimmy Walker (basketball)James "Jimmy" Walker was an American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played nine seasons in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, and Kansas City Kings. Walker was a two-time All-Star who scored 11,655 points in his career...
, Providence, 1967–72 - Ben WallaceBen WallaceBen Camey Wallace is an American basketball center for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. A native of Alabama, Wallace attended Cuyahoga Community College and Virginia Union University and signed with the Washington Bullets as an undrafted free agent in 1996...
, Virginia Union, 2000–06, present - John WallaceJohn Wallace (basketball)John Gilbert Wallace is a retired American professional basketball player, in the forward position.He was picked 18th by the NY Knicks in the 1996 draft....
, Syracuse, 2000–01 - Rasheed WallaceRasheed WallaceRasheed Abdul Wallace is a retired American professional basketball power forward and center who played from 1995 to 2010 in the National Basketball Association...
, North Carolina, 2003–2009 - Paul WaltherPaul WaltherPaul G. Walther is a retired American basketball player.A 6'2" guard/forward from the University of Tennessee, Walther played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Indianapolis Olympians, Philadelphia Warriors, and Fort Wayne Pistons...
, Tennessee, 1954–55 - Bob WarlickBob WarlickRobert Warlick was an American professional basketball player.Warlick was born in Hickory, North Carolina and attended Ridgeview High School. The 6'5" guard/forward played at Pueblo Junior College in Colorado, where he was named National Junior College Player of the Year, then transferred to...
, Pepperdine, 1965–66
- Chris WebberChris WebberMayce Edward Christopher "Chris" Webber, III , nicknamed C-Webb, is a retired American professional basketball player. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, a former All-NBA First Teamer, a former NBA Rookie of the Year, and a former #1 overall NBA Draftee...
, Michigan, 2006–07 - Mark West, Old DominionOld Dominion Monarchs basketballThe Old Dominion Monarchs Basketball team represents Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia in NCAA Division I men's competition. The school's team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association...
, 1994–96 - Rodney WhiteRodney WhiteRodney Charles White is an American professional basketball player currently playing in South Korea for the Anyang KGC Pro Basketball Club...
, Charlotte, 2001–02 - James WilkesJames Wilkes (basketball)James Robert Wilkes is an American former professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from UCLA, Wilkes was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the third round of the 1980 NBA Draft. He played three NBA seasons with the Bulls and Detroit Pistons, scoring 547 total points.-External links:*...
, UCLA, 1982–83 - Dale WilkinsonDale WilkinsonDale Wayne Wilkinson is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'10" 220 lb power forward and played collegiately at Idaho State University from 1978 to 1982...
, Idaho St., 1984–85 - Cliff Williams, Bowling Green, 1968–69
- Earl WilliamsEarl Williams (basketball player)Earl "the Twirl" Williams is an American-Israeli former basketball player.He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, and then Winston-Salem State University...
, Winston-Salem, 1975–76 - Jerome WilliamsJerome WilliamsJerome Williams is a former professional basketball player in the NBA, who last played for the New York Knicks. He was a star player on the Magruder High School basketball team...
, Georgetown, 1996–01 - Micheal WilliamsMicheal WilliamsMicheal Douglas Williams is a retired American professional basketball player at the point guard position in the National Basketball Association ....
, Baylor, 1988–89
- Ward Williams, Indiana, 1948–49
- Corliss Williamson, Arkansas, 2001–04
- Isaiah WilsonIsaiah WilsonIsaiah "Bunny" Wilson is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and ABA. Wilson was drafted with the twelfth pick in the second round of the 1971 NBA Draft. He played in 48 games for the Detroit Pistons in the 1971-72 NBA season and averaged 3.5 points per game, 0.9 assists...
, Baltimore, 1971–72 - Tony WindisTony WindisTony Windis is a former NBA basketball player for the Detroit Pistons. Windis played college basketball at the University of Wyoming, where he ranks 2nd all time in the school's career scoring average with 21.2 ppg. He was drafted with the second pick in the fifth round of the 1959 NBA Draft...
, Wyoming, 1959–60 - David WoodDavid Wood (basketball)David Leroy Wood is a former American professional basketball player, most notably in the NBA.His NBA career spanned from 1988 until 1997...
, Nevada, 1993–94 - Orlando WoolridgeOrlando WoolridgeOrlando Vernada Woolridge is a former professional basketball player in the NBA.- Early life and education :...
, Notre Dame, 1991–92 - Tom Workman, Seattle, 1969–70
- Larry WrightLarry Wright (basketball)Larry Glenn Wright is a former American professional basketball player and former Grambling State University men's basketball team head coach, his alma mater...
, Grambling, 1980–82
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- George YardleyGeorge YardleyGeorge Harry Yardley III , best known as simply George Yardley, was an NBA Hall of Fame basketball player. He was the first player in history to score 2,000 points in one season, breaking the 1,932-point record held by fellow Hall of Famer George Mikan...
, Stanford, 1957–59
- Danny Young, Wake Forest, 1992–93
- Korleone YoungKorleone YoungSuntino Korleone Young is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for Bnei HaSharon, an Israeli club...
, Hargrave Academy, 1998–99
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- Max ZaslofskyMax ZaslofskyMax "Slats" Zaslofsky was an American professional basketball player and coach.-Biography:Zaslofsky attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, and St. John's University. He was Jewish....
, St. John's, 1954–56
- Jim ZoetJim ZoetJim Zoet is a former National Basketball Association player.Zoet's college career consisted of playing time both in the USA for Kent State University and in Canada for Lakehead University...
, Kent StateKent State Golden Flashes men's basketballThe Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team represents Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The Golden Flashes compete in the Mid-American Conference East Division and last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008...
, 1982–83