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Hortencia Marcari
Inducted:
2005
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
132 lb (60 kg)
Born
September 23, 1959
Potirendaba, São Paulo (state), Brazil
Position
Shooting guard
College
NA
Hortência Marcari, widely known simply as "The Queen" (A Rainha), is arguably the greatest international women’s basketball player to never play in the WNBA. A national icon in Brazil, Marcari was a prolific shooting guard whose scoring ability was legendary; she once scored an astounding 124 points in a single game in the Brazilian league. She dominated the international scene for over two decades, utilizing a relentless offensive motor and deep shooting range that earned her the respect of NBA and Olympic legends alike.
Her crowning achievement came in 1994, when she led Brazil to a FIBA World Championship gold medal, defeating a powerhouse U.S. team in the semifinals. After a brief retirement, she returned for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to capture a silver medal, solidifying Brazil’s place as a global force. Though she retired just before the WNBA launched in 1997, her legacy paved the way for future Brazilian stars like Janeth Arcain. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Marcari's Awards and Honors
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2002)
- FIBA Hall of Fame (2007 - Inaugural Class)
- 1994 FIBA World Champion
- 1991 Pan American Games Gold Medalist
- Top Scorer of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- 4x South American Champion
- Rio 2016 Olympic Torchbearer
- One of the greatest female scorers in international basketball history
National Teams
Brazil
Number Worn:
4
National Stats
National Team Appearances:
137
Career Points (National Team):
3,337 (24.4 ppg avg)
1994 World Cup Scoring:
27.6 ppg (Tournament High)
Single-Game Scoring High:
121 Points (1987) / 124 Points (1991)
Olympic Medals:
1 (Silver, 1996)
FIBA World Championship appearances:
6
World Championship Medals:
1 (Gold, 1994)
Howard Cann
Inducted:
1968
Stats
Born
October 11, 1895
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Died
December 18, 1992
Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Barringer High School
Howard Cann was a versatile athlete and accomplished basketball coach whose influence extended across several decades of the sport's early history. Cann built his hall-of-fame legacy over 35 seasons as the head coach at New York University (NYU) from 1923 to 1958.
A remarkably versatile athlete who won a national championship as an NYU player and represented the United States as a shot putter in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics, Cann returned to his alma mater to become a founding architect of New York City college basketball. Under his guidance, NYU grew into a national powerhouse, advancing to the 1945 NCAA title game and the 1948 NIT final. Cann played a crucial role in bringing college basketball to Madison Square Garden and developed major stars, including NBA Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes.
For his tactical excellence and decades of leadership, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1968.
Cann's Awards and Honor
- Helms championship (1935)
- 5 Metropolitan New York Conference (1934, 1938, 1946, 1948, 1957)
- National Coach of the Year (1947)
- NCAA Tournament Runner-Up (1945)
- NIT Runner-Up (1948)
- Helms Athletic Foundation Player of the Year (1920-as player)
- AAU National Champion (1920-as player)
NBA Teams
NYU (1923–1958)
NBA Records
Coaching career:
1943–1958
Overall Coaching Record:
409–232
Winning Percentage:
.638
NCAA Tournament Appearances:
3
NIT Appearances:
6
Howard Garfinkel
Inducted:
2021
Founder Stats
5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
165 lbs (75 kg)
Born:
August 1, 1929
New York City, U.S.
Died:
May 7, 2016
New York City, U.S.
Position:
Contributor
College:
City College
Howard Garfinkel was a legendary figure in grassroots basketball, best known as the founder of the Five-Star Basketball Camp, which helped launch the careers of hundreds of NBA and college stars. Established in 1966, Five-Star became the premier developmental camp in the country, featuring alumni like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Patrick Ewing, and Chris Paul. Garfinkel was a master talent evaluator and a trusted source for college recruiters for decades.
He also co-founded the High School Basketball Illustrated (HSBI) scouting service, revolutionizing how talent was tracked and recruited. Beyond his eye for talent, “Garf” created a competitive culture at Five-Star that emphasized fundamentals, coaching excellence, and intensity. His legacy is woven into the careers of Hall of Famers and top-tier coaches, many of whom credit him for their development. Garfinkel was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016 as a contributor.
Garfinkel's Awards and Honors
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (2016, Contributor)
- Five-Star Basketball Camp credited with shaping modern scouting/recruiting
- Recognized by countless NCAA and NBA legends
- Promoted high-level competition and elite coaching clinics
- Instrumental in the development of basketball’s summer circuit culture
- Called “the godfather of grassroots basketball”
Contributions
Founder
Five-Star Basketball Camp (1966–2008)
Co-Founder
HSBI Scouting Service (1965–2000s)
Estimated NBA Players Influenced:
500+
Estimated College Coaches Influenced:
100+
Notable Alumni:
Michael Jordan, Moses Malone, Isiah Thomas, Grant Hill, Karl-Anthony Towns
Legendary Coaches at Camp:
Bobby Knight, Rick Pitino, Hubie Brown, John Calipari
Howard Hobson
Inducted:
1965
Stats
Born
July 4,1903
Portland,Oregon,U.S.
Died
June 9,1991
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
University of Oregon (1923–1926)
Howard "Hobby" Hobson was one of the most influential college basketball coaches of the 20th century and a pioneer of modern basketball strategy. After starring as a player at the University of Oregon, he built an outstanding coaching career at Southern Oregon, the University of Oregon and Yale University.
Hobson guided Oregon's legendary "Tall Firs" to victory in the inaugural 1939 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, making them the first NCAA national champions. He also introduced intersectional scheduling by taking West Coast teams to compete against Eastern powers and authored several respected basketball coaching books that helped shape the game's development.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1965 as a coach.
Hobson's Awards and Honor
- NCAA National Champion (1939)
- 3× Pacific Coast Conference Champion
- 5× Big Three Champion (Yale)
- Guided Yale to its First NCAA Tournament appearance in 1949
- President of the National Association of Basketball Coaches(1947)
- Member of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Committee
NBA Teams
Southern Oregon Normal School (1932–1935)
Oregon (1935–1944,1945–1947)
Yale University (1947–1956)
NBA Stats
Career/Tenor
1932-1956
Seasons Coached:
23
Career Record:
495–291 (overall)
College Record:
401–257
Winning Percentage:
.609
NCAA Champion:
1 (1939)
Hubie Brown
Inducted:
2005
Coach Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
160 lb (73 kg)
Born
September 25, 1933
Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position
Coach
College
Niagara (1951–1955)
Hubie Brown is one of the most revered "teachers" in basketball history, possessing a career that has spanned over 70 years as a player, coach, and legendary analyst. Brown first rose to prominence in the ABA, leading the Kentucky Colonels to a championship in 1975. In the NBA, he earned a reputation as a master of the "turnaround," taking struggling franchises like the Atlanta Hawks and the Memphis Grizzlies and transforming them into disciplined playoff contenders.
Brown’s legacy is equally defined by his second career in the broadcast booth. For over three decades, he served as the premier analyst for CBS, TNT, and ABC/ESPN, winning audiences over with his trademark "Hubie-isms" and his ability to explain complex X's and O's in five-second windows. He is a rare two-time NBA Coach of the Year, winning the awards a staggering 26 years apart. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 2005.
Brown's Awards and Honors
- 2x NBA Coach of the Year (1978, 2004)
- ABA Champion (1975)
- Curt Gowdy Electronic Media Award (2000)
- Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
- Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame (Class of 2024)
- College Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- One of the most respected basketball teachers ever
- Successful careers as both coach and broadcaster
NBA Teams
Kentucky Colonels (1974–1976)
Atlanta Hawks (1976–1981)
New York Knicks (1982–1987)
Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2004)
NBA Stats
Season Coached:
15 (1975-81,1982-87,2002-05)
Game:
1,087
Wins:
528
Losses:
559
Win(%)
.486
ABA championships:
1
Broadcasting career:
30+ years