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Amory Gill
Inducted:
1968
Stats
Born
May 1, 1901
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Died
April 5, 1966
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Oregon State University
Amory Gill was one of the most successful coaches in early college basketball and a respected leader in the sport's development. Gill was a legendary fixture in collegiate basketball, devoting nearly four decades of his life to Oregon State University (then Oregon State College). Over 36 seasons as head coach (1928–1964), Gill transformed the Beavers into a national powerhouse, accumulating 599 career victories and guiding the program to two NCAA Final Four appearances in 1949 and 1963.
Revered for his gentlemanly demeanor, disciplined tactical approach, and lifelong devotion to Pacific Northwest athletics, Gill also served as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). For his monumental impact on collegiate basketball, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1968.
Gill's Awards and Honor
- 2 NCAA Regional—Final Four (1949, 1963)
- 5 PCC (1933, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1958)
- 2× First-team All-PCC (1922, 1924)
- 8× Far West Conference Champion
- Helms Foundation First-Team All-American
- One of the winningest coaches of his era
NBA Teams
Oregon State (1928–1964)
NBA Records
Seasons Coached:
36 (1928–1964)
Overall Record:
599–393
Winning Percentage:
.604
Pacific Coast Conference Championships:
5
NCAA Tournament Appearances:
2
NABC Leadership:
President of the NABC (1957–58)
Ann Meyers
Inducted:
1993
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
134 lb (61 kg)
Born
March 26, 1955
San Diego, California, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
College
UCLA (1974–1978)
Ann Meyers is a true pioneer whose career broke barriers and redefined what was possible for women in professional sports. A standout at UCLA, she became the first woman to receive a full four-year athletic scholarship, leading her team to a national championship. Meyers made history in 1979 when she signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first woman to sign a free-agent deal with an NBA team.
While she did not make the final roster after training camp, her participation in the tryouts was a landmark moment for gender equality in basketball. She later became the top pick in the Women’s Professional Basketball League, earning MVP honors and showcasing her elite scoring and playmaking. For her trailblazing achievements and immense skill, she was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Meyers' Awards and Honors
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1976)
- WBL Most Valuable Player (1980)
- 4× Kodak All-American (1975–1978)
- Broderick Cup Winner (1978)
- First woman to sign an NBA contract (1979)
- FIBA World Championship Gold Medalist (1979)
Teams
New Jersey Gems (1979–1981)
BAA Draft
1978: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Houston Angels
Number Worn
15
NCAA Stats
Seasons (UCLA):
4 (1975-1977)
Game Played:
97
Points (UCLA):
1,685
Points Per Game (UCLA):
17.4
Total Rebounds (UCLA):
819
Total Assists (UCLA):
544
Total Steals (UCLA):
403
Field Goal(%):
50.0
Free Throw(%):
78.5
Anne Donovan
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Born
November 1, 1961
Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Died
June 13, 2018
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Old Dominion (1979–1983)
Anne Donovan was a towering figure in basketball, standing 6'8" and possessing a soft touch and defensive dominance that made her one of the most successful figures in the sport's history. At Old Dominion University (ODU), she was a three-time All-American and led the Lady Monarchs to the 1980 AIAW National Championship. Donovan remains the NCAA’s all-time leader in blocked shots (801) and finished her college career averaging a double-double (20.0 ppg and 14.5 rpg).
Donovan's legacy is unique because she reached the absolute pinnacle as both a player and a coach. She won two Olympic Gold Medals as a player (1984, 1988) and later made history as a coach. In 2004, she led the Seattle Storm to a title, becoming the first female head coach to win a WNBA Championship. She also guided the U.S. Women's National Team to a Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first person in USA Basketball history to win Olympic Gold as both a player and a head coach. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
Donovan's Awards and Honors
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1999)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (1983)
- Honda Sports Award for Basketball (1983)
- FIBA Hall of Fame (2015)
- USA Basketball National Coach of the Year (2007, 2008)
- 22 Retired by Old Dominion University
NCAA Teams
Old Dominion (1979–1983)
National Team
United States
Number Worn
22
NCAA Stats
Seasons
4 (1979–1983)
Games Played
136
Points:
2,719
Rebounds:
1,976
Blocks:
801
FG(%):
63.1
FT(%):
66.1
PPG:
20.0
Olympic Gold (Player):
2 (1984, 1988)
Olympic Gold (Coach):
1 (2008)
Antonio Diaz-Miguel
Inducted:
1997
Coach Stats
6 ft 1.25 in (1.86 m)
Born
July 6, 1933
Alcázar de San Juan,
Ciudad Real, Spain
Died
February 21, 2000
Madrid, Spain
Position
Coach
College
University of Bilbao
Antonio Diaz-Miguel was a visionary architect of Spanish basketball and a pivotal figure in the globalization of the sport. While he never coached in the NBA, his influence on the league’s international scouting and playstyles is profound. Díaz-Miguel served as the head coach of the Spanish National Team for an astonishing 27 years (1965–1992)—a world record for longevity in any national team sport.
His crowning achievement came at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where he led Spain to a historic Silver Medal, defeating a juggernaut Yugoslavian team before falling to a U.S. squad led by Michael Jordan. Díaz-Miguel was the first Spaniard to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Diaz-Miguel's Awards and Honors
- FIBA Hall of Fame (Charter Member, 2007)
- 2x Spanish Coach of the Year (1981, 1982)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sports Merit (2000)
- 6x FIBA European Selection Coach
- Mediterranean Games Gold (1955 as Player)
- One of the longest-tenured national team coaches in history
National Teams
Spain (1965–1992)
Contributions
Years as Head Coach (Spain):
27 (1965–1992)
Total Games Coached:
431
Olympic Appearances:
6 (Record for a basketball coach)
Olympic Silver Medals:
1 (1984)
EuroBasket Medals:
3 (Silver 1973, 1983; Bronze 1991)
World Cup Appearances:
4
Arad McCutchan
Inducted:
1981
Coach 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 and Honors
- 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)
NCAA Teams
Benjamin Bosse HS (1936–1943)
Evansville (1946–1977)
NCAA 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 Honors
- 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)
Arthur Lonborg
Inducted:
1973
Stats
Born
March 16, 1898
Gardner, Illinois, U.S.
Died
January 31, 1985
Horton, Kansas, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Kansas
Arthur C. “Dutch” Lonborg was one of the most respected coaches and basketball administrators of the 20th century. In 1925, he achieved national fame by leading a small Washburn College team to an AAU National Championship, a remarkable feat against heavily favored and much larger competition. After leaving the sidelines, his tenure as the Kansas Athletic Director and NCAA Tournament Chair cemented his legacy as a master organizer.
Beyond coaching, he made a lasting impact as athletic director at Kansas and as chairman of the NCAA Tournament Committee, where he helped expand the NCAA Tournament from eight teams to 25 teams. He also served as manager of the 1960 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team that won the gold medal. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.
Lonborg's Awards & Honor
- 2× Big Ten Conference Champion (1931, 1933)
- Helms Athletic Foundation national (1931)
- President of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (1935)
- NCAA Tournament Committee Chairman (1947–1960)
- Manager of the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal basketball team
NBA Teams
McPherson (1921–1923)
Washburn (1924–1927)
Northwestern (1927–1950)
Career Stats
Coaching Seasons:
29
Overall College Record:
323–217
Northwestern Record:
236–203
Win(%):
.538
Big Ten Championships:
2 (1931, 1933)
AAU National Championship:
1925
NCAA Chairman:
1947-1960
Artis Gilmore
Inducted:
2011
Player 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 and Honors
- 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
Player 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
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' Awards and Honors
- 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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