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Arad McCutchan
Inducted:
1981
Stats
Born
July 4, 1912
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Died
June 16, 1993
Santa Claus, Indiana, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Evansville
Arad McCutchan was one of the most successful small-college basketball coaches in history. His influence on the sport at the collegiate level helped shape basketball’s broader development. McCutchan served as head coach at the University of Evansville from 1946 to 1977, building the program into a national powerhouse in the NCAA College Division.
Over nearly three decades, he compiled more than 500 career victories and led Evansville to five NCAA College Division National Championships (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971). Known for disciplined defense, structured offense, and strong player development, McCutchan consistently produced competitive teams and future professional talent.
In recognition of his extraordinary coaching success and lasting impact on basketball, Arad McCutchan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1981.
McCutchan's Awards & Records
- 5 NCAA College Division (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971)
- 500+ career coaching wins
- One of the most successful small-college coaches in history
- First coach to win five NCAA titles
- Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
NBA Position
Benjamin Bosse HS (1936–1943)
Evansville (1946–1977)
NBA Stats
Wins:
514
Losses:
314
Win(%):
.621
National Championships:
5 (1959, 1960, 1964, 1965, 1971)
Undefeated Seasons:
1 (1965, 29–0)
Final Four Appearances:
6
Arnie Risen
Inducted:
1998
Player Stats
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Born
October 9, 1924
Williamstown, Kentucky, U.S.
Died
August 4, 2012
Beachwood, Ohio, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Eastern Kentucky (1942–1943)
Ohio State (1943–1945)
Arnie Risen was one of the dominant big men of early professional basketball, known for his scoring touch, rebounding, and strong interior presence. He was a quintessential "winner," capturing two NBA championships in two very different roles: first as the primary star of the Rochester Royals (1951) and later as a veteran mentor and backup to Bill Russell on the Boston Celtics (1957).
In the 1951 Finals, he delivered a legendary performance, leading all players with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the decisive Game 7 to secure Rochester’s only NBA title. When he joined the Celtics in 1955, he voluntarily took a backseat to help integrate a rookie Bill Russell into the league, showcasing the veteran leadership that defined his legacy. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998.
Risen's Awards and Records
- College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- Ohio State University Hall of Fame (2004)
- Second-team All-American – Helms, Converse (1945)
NBA Records
- 2x NBA Champion (1951, 1957)
- 4x NBA All-Star (1952–1955)
- All-BAA Second Team (1949)
- NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader (1949)
NBA Teams
Rochester Royals (1948–1955)
Boston Celtics (1955–1958)
Number Worn
14, 19
NBA Stats
Seasons
10 (1948–1958)
Games Played
637
Points:
7,633
Rebounds:
5,011
Assists:
1,058
Field Goal(%):
38.1
Free Throw(%):
69.9
Points per game:
12.0
NBA Championships:
2 (1951, 1957)
All-Star Selections:
4 (1952–1955)
Artis Gilmore
Inducted:
2011
Personal Stats:
7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
240 lb (109 kg)
Born:
September 21, 1949
Chipley, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Center
College:
Gardner–Webb (1967–1969)
Jacksonville (1969–1971)
Artis Gilmore, nicknamed “The A-Train,” was one of the most dominant big men in basketball history, excelling in both the ABA and NBA. Standing 7-foot-2, Gilmore was a force on both ends of the floor with his scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking. A star at Jacksonville University, he led his team to the 1970 NCAA championship game before launching a professional career.
In the ABA, he won Rookie of the Year and MVP honors in 1972, becoming a five-time All-ABA selection and leading the Kentucky Colonels to the 1975 ABA championship. Transitioning to the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics, Gilmore continued his dominance, earning six NBA All-Star selections. Known for his consistency, he still holds the NBA’s all-time record for highest career field goal percentage (59.9%).
Gilmore's Awards & Records:
- ABA champion (1975)
- ABA Playoffs Most Valuable Player (1975)
- ABA Most Valuable Player (1972)
- 6× NBA All-Star (1978, 1979, 1981–1983, 1986)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1978)
- ABA Rookie of the Year (1972)
NBA Records:
- Led Jacksonville University to the 1970 NCAA Final
- ABA career averages: 22.3 PPG, 17.1 RPG
- NBA career averages: 17.1 PPG, 10.1 RPG
- One of only a few players to dominate in both ABA and NBA
NBA Teams:
Kentucky Colonels (1971–1976)
Chicago Bulls (1976–1982)
San Antonio Spurs (1982–1987)
Chicago Bulls (1987)
Boston Celtics (1988)
NBA Draft:
1971: 7th round, 117th overall pick
Chicago Bulls
Number Worn:
53
NBA Stats:
Seasons:
17 (1971–1988)
Game Played:
909
Game Started:
804
Points:
24,941
Rebounds:
16,330
Blocks:
3,178
Field Goal %:
59.9%
FT%
71.3
Arvydas Sabonis
Inducted:
2011
Personal Stats:
7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
292 lb (132 kg)
Born:
19 December 1964
Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
Position:
Center
College:
NA
Southeastern Oklahoma State (1983–1986)
Arvydas Sabonis is celebrated as one of the most skilled big men in basketball history, blending size, finesse, and vision rarely seen in a center. Standing 7-foot-3, he dominated international basketball before arriving in the NBA, where he showcased his unique passing, shooting range, and court awareness.
Despite joining the league at age 31 due to political and health obstacles, Sabonis made an immediate impact with the Portland Trail Blazers, providing scoring, rebounding, and playmaking from the post. Prior to his NBA career, he starred for the Soviet Union and Lithuania, earning Olympic gold in 1988 and bronze in 1992 and 1996, solidifying his status as an international legend.
Known for his ability to stretch the floor and facilitate offense, he influenced a generation of versatile centers. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, Sabonis is remembered not just for his NBA contributions but as a transformative figure who bridged global basketball excellence.
Sabonis's Awards & Records:
- FIBA Hall of Fame: Class of 2010
- Olympic Gold Medalist: 1988 (Soviet Union)
- Olympic Bronze Medalist: 1992, 1996 (Lithuania)
- EuroBasket Champion: 1985
- Spanish League Champion: 3× (1993–1995)
- Spanish League MVP: 2× (1994, 1995)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 1996
NBA Records:
- One of the first true international stars to excel in both Europe and the NBA
- Pioneer of the modern passing and shooting big man style
- Considered one of the greatest European players in basketball history
NBA Teams:
Portland Trail Blazers (1995–2001;2002–2003)
NBA Draft:
1986: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Portland Trail Blazers
Number Worn:
11
NBA Stats:
Seasons:
7 (1995-2003)
Games Played:
470
Game Started:
314
Points:
5,629 (12.0 ppg)
Rebounds:
3,436 (7.3 rpg)
Assists:
964 (2.1 apg)
FG%
47.6
FT%
78.6
Points Per Game:
12.0
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