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Borislav Stankovic
Inducted:
1991
Secretary General Stats
Born
9 July 1925
Bihać, Kingdom of Serbs,
Croats and Slovenes
Died
20 March 2020
Belgrade, Serbia
Position
Contributor
College
University of Belgrade
Borislav "Bora" Stankovic was a visionary Serbian administrator who served as the Secretary General of FIBA for nearly three decades. Stankovic believed that for basketball to truly become a global game, the "walls" between the professional and amateur worlds had to fall. Working alongside NBA Commissioner David Stern, he orchestrated the 1989 rule change that allowed NBA players to compete in the Olympics.
This monumental shift paved the way for the 1992 "Dream Team," an event that sparked a global explosion of interest in the NBA. A former star player and championship coach in Yugoslavia and Italy, Stankovic used his deep understanding of the game to modernize international rules, including the adoption of the three-point line. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1991.
Stankovic's Awards and Honors
- 3× Yugoslav League Champion (Player: 1946–1948)
- 3× Yugoslav League Champion (Coach: 1958, 1960, 1964)
- Italian League Champion (Coach: 1968)
- Olympic Order (1987)
- FIBA Hall of Fame Inductee (2007)
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (2000)
- Order of the Legion of Honour (France, 2001)
FIBA
FIBA Secretary General
Contributions
As Secretary General:
26 Years (1976–2002)
Yugoslav League Titles:
6
Italian League Titles:
1
National Team Appearances:
36 (Yugoslavia)
Olympic Games Oversaw:
9
World Championships Oversaw:
8
Branch McCracken
Inducted:
1960
Player Stats
6'4"
Born
June 9, 1908
Monrovia, Indiana, U.S.
Died
June 4, 1970
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.
Position
Center/Forward/Guard
College
Indiana University
Branch McCracken was one of the finest college basketball players of his era before becoming one of the sport's legendary coaches. Nicknamed "Big Bear" for his 6-foot-4 frame and fierce competitiveness, he led Indiana University in scoring for three consecutive seasons and earned First Team All-Big Ten honors three times.
As a senior in 1930, he set the Big Ten single-season scoring record with 147 points and was recognized as the Helms Foundation Player of the Year. After college, he briefly played professional basketball with teams such as the Indianapolis Kautskys before beginning his historic coaching career.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960 as a player.
McCracken's Awards and Honor
- 3× First Team All-Big Ten
- 4x Big Ten Conference Regular Season Champion
- Indiana University Scoring Leader
- Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1930)
- Awarded the prestigious Big Ten Most Valuable Player honor in 1928
NBA Teams
Indiana (1927–1930)
NBA Records
Career /Tenor:
1927-1930
Games Played:
51
Points:
526
Points per game:
10.3
Field Goal (%):
25.8
Free Throw (%):
59.8
Bruce Drake
Inducted:
1973
Stats
Born
December 5, 1905
Gentry, Texas
Died
December 4, 1983
Norman, Oklahoma
Position
Coach
College
University of Oklahoma
Bruce Drake was one of the most innovative coaches in basketball history, earning a reputation for developing creative offensive strategies and maximizing the talent of undersized teams. As head coach at the University of Oklahoma for 17 seasons, he led the Sooners to six conference championships and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Drake introduced the famous "Drake Shuffle," a ball-control offense that emphasized movement, passing, and teamwork, influencing coaches across the country.
He also played an important role in improving the sport by advocating for the ban on goaltending and later serving as chairman of the NCAA Rules Committee. In 1956, he was an assistant coach for the United States men's basketball team that won the Olympic gold medal. Bruce Drake was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973, recognizing his lasting impact on coaching and the evolution of basketball.
Drake's Awards & Honor
- 5 Big Six Championship (1939, 1940, 1942, 1944, 1947)
- Big Seven Championship (1949)
- Chairman, NCAA Rules Committee (1951–1955)
- U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist (1956 - Assistant Coach)
NBA Teams
University of Oklahoma (1938–1955)
Career Stats
Seasons Coached:
17
Overall Record:
200–182
Win(%):
.524
Conference Championships:
6
NCAA Tournament Appearances:
3
Final Four Appearances:
2
Assistant Coach, U.S. Olympic Team:
1956 (Gold Medal)
NCAA Rules Committee:
Member and later Chairman (1951–1955)
Buddy Jeannette
Inducted:
1994
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
175 lb (79 kg)
Born
September 15, 1917
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
March 11, 1998
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.
Position
Guard
College
Washington & Jefferson (1934–1938)
Harry "Buddy" Jeannette was one of the most significant "bridge" figures in the transition from early professional barnstorming to the modern NBA. A 5'11" guard known for his blistering speed, dexterous passing, and "heady" playmaking, Jeannette was widely considered the premier backcourt player in the world between 1938 and 1948.
His legacy is defined by his versatility and leadership. In 1948, as a member of the Baltimore Bullets, he became the first player-coach in history to win a professional championship in the BAA (the league that would become the NBA a year later). He was a four-time All-NBL First Team selection and won five professional titles across three different leagues. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jeannette's Awards and Honors
- BAA champion (1948)
- All-BAA Second Team (1948)
- 3× NBL champion (1943–1945)
- 4× All-NBL First Team (1941, 1944–1946)
- All-NBL Second Team (1943)
- 4× WPBT champion (1941, 1944–1946)
- All-Time Pro Stars Second Team (1945)
- NBL All-Time Team
NBA Teams
Baltimore Bullets (1947–1950)
Number Worn
26, 6, 14
NBA Stats
Seasons played:
3 (1947–1950)
Games played:
139
Points:
997
Assist:
287 ( 2.1 APG)
Field Goal(%):
34.1
Free Throw(%):
78.1
Points Per Game:
7.2
C. Vivian Stringer
Inducted:
2009
Coach Stats
Born
March 16, 1948
Edenborn, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
NA
C. Vivian Stringer is a legendary architect of women’s college basketball, known for her ability to transform struggling programs into national powerhouses. Over a 50-year coaching career, she became the first coach in history—men's or women's—to lead three different programs to the NCAA Final Four: Cheyney State (1982), Iowa (1993), and Rutgers (2000, 2007).
Stringer's legacy is built on resilience and excellence. She retired in 2022 with 1,055 career victories, ranking her among the top five winningest coaches in NCAA history. A three-time National Coach of the Year, she was a pioneer for African American coaches, becoming the first to reach the 1,000-win milestone. Her impact on the game's growth was cemented when she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Stringer's Awards and Honors
- 3x National Coach of the Year (1982, 1988, 1993)
- Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball (2024)
- John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award (2020)
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2001)
- First African American coach to win 1,000 games
- First coach to reach the Final Four with three different schools
NCAA Teams
Cheyney State (1972–1983)
Iowa (1983–1995)
Rutgers (1995–2022)
NCAA Stats
Years as Head Coach:
50 (1972–2022)
Total Career Wins:
1,055
NCAA Final Four Appearances:
4 (1982, 1993, 2000, 2007)
NCAA Tournament Berths:
28
20-Win Seasons:
37 (NCAA Record)
Olympic Gold Medals:
1 (As Assistant Coach, 2004)
Calvin Murphy
Inducted:
1993
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
Born
May 9, 1948
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
Position
Point guard
College
Niagara (1967–1970)
Calvin Murphy remains one of the most remarkable figures in basketball history, proving that elite talent transcends physical stature. Standing at just 5 feet 9 inches, he spent his entire thirteen-year professional career with the Rockets franchise, transitioning with the team from San Diego to Houston. He was particularly legendary at the free-throw line, where he once held the record for the most consecutive successful shots.
Throughout the 1970s and early 80s, he was the heart of the Rockets' backcourt, consistently outperforming much larger opponents through sheer agility and skill. His durability and scoring prowess led him to become one of the franchise's all-time leaders in multiple categories. For his groundbreaking career as the shortest player to dominate the modern era, Murphy was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Murphy's Awards and Honors
- Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1979)
- 23 Jersey Retired by the Houston Rockets
- 3× NCAA All-American (at Niagara)
- 23 retired by Houston Rockets
- 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1969, 1970)
- One of the shortest players ever inducted into the Hall of Fame
NBA Records
- NBA All-Star (1979)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1971)
- 2× NBA Free Throw Percentage Leader (1981, 1983)
NBA Teams
San Diego / Houston Rockets (1970–1983)
NBA Draft
1970: 2nd round, 18th overall pick
San Diego Rockets
Number Worn
23
NBA Stats
Seasons:
13 (1970–1983)
Games Played:
1,002
Points:
17,949 (17.9 ppg)
Assists:
4,402 (4.4 apg)
Steals:
1,165 (1.5 spg)
Blocks:
51 (0.1 bpg)
FG %:
48.2%
FT %:
89.2%
Playoff Game:
51
Carl Braun
Inducted:
2019
Player Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Born:
September 25, 1927
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died:
February 10, 2010
Stuart, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
Point guard
College:
Colgate (1945–1947)
Carl Braun (1927–2010) was a pioneering guard who became the first true star of the New York Knicks. Playing 13 seasons (1947–1962), mostly in New York, he led the Knicks in scoring for his first seven years, averaging double figures in 11 straight seasons. Braun set a then‑NBA single‑game scoring record of 47 points in 1947, earned two All‑BAA/NBA Second Team honors (1948, 1954), and was a five‑time All‑Star (1953–1957).
After military service in 1950–52, he returned to maintain his role as a Knicks cornerstone. Braun won an NBA title in 1962 with Boston and became a player‑coach with New York. His elegant playing style and ice‑cold “swish” free‑throw form left a lasting influence. Enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019, Braun remains a key figure in early NBA history.
Braun's Awards and Honors
- NBA champion (1962)
- 5× NBA All-Star (1953–1957)
- All-BAA Second Team (1948)
- All-NBA Second Team (1954)
- First New York Knicks player to score over 10,000 career points
- NBA Single-Game Scoring Record: 47 points
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 2019
- First NBA player to earn a championship as a bench veteran
NBA Teams
As a player:
New York Knicks (1947–1950,1952–1961)
Boston Celtics (1961–1962)
As a coach:
New York Knicks (1959–1961)
Carmelo Anthony
Inducted:
2025
Player Stats
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
238 lb (108 kg)
Born:
May 29,1984
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Position:
Small Forward/Power Forward
College:
Syracuse (2002–2003)
Carmelo Anthony was one of the greatest scorers of his generation and one of the most accomplished offensive forwards in NBA history. Selected third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, Anthony made an immediate impact by leading the Denver Nuggets back to the playoffs as a rookie.
Throughout his 19-year NBA career, he starred for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, earning a reputation for his elite isolation scoring, smooth mid-range jumper, and clutch shot-making ability. Anthony finished his career with 28,289 points, placing him among the top 10 scoring leaders in NBA history.
Internationally, he became the most decorated player in U.S. Olympic men's basketball history, winning three Olympic gold medals. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
Page's Awards and Honors
- NCAA Champion (2003)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003)
- USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2003)
- 3× Olympic Gold Medalist (2008, 2012, 2016)
- Olympic Bronze Medalist (2004)
- Most points scored by a U.S. men's basketball player in Olympic history
- Knicks franchise record for 62 points in a game (January 24, 2014)
- One of the Top 10 leading scorers in NBA history at the time of his retirement
NBA Records
- 10× NBA All-Star
- 6× All-NBA Team
- NBA Scoring Champion (2013)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
- Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team
NBA Teams
Denver Nuggets (2003–2011)
New York Knicks (2011–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
NBA Draft:
2003: 1st Round, 3rd Overall Pick
Denver Nuggets
Number Worn:
15, 7, 00
NBA Stats
Seasons:
2003–2022
Seasons Played:
19
Games Played:
1,260
Games Started:
1,120
Points:
28,289 (22.5 ppg)
Rebounds:
7,808 (6.2 rpg)
Assists:
3,422 (2.7 apg)
Field Goal %:
44.7%
Free Throw %:
81.4%
Points Per Game:
22.5
All-Star Selections:
10 (2007–2008, 2010–2017)
NBA Scoring Titles:
1 (2012–13)
Carol Blazejowski
Inducted:
1994
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Born
September 29, 1956
Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Position
Forward
College
Montclair State (1974–1978)
Carol "The Blaze" Blazejowski was the premier scoring sensation of women’s basketball in the 1970s. A 5'10" forward with a lethal jump shot and a relentless competitive drive, she put up numbers at Montclair State University that remain legendary. In 1977, she famously scored 52 points at Madison Square Garden—a record for any collegiate player, male or female, at the time—setting the stage for her to become the first-ever recipient of the Wade Trophy in 1978.
While Blazejowski’s on-court career was marked by her incredible scoring (averaging 38.6 points per game in her senior year), it was also defined by the era's limitations. Despite being named captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Games robbed her of her Olympic moment. After a stint as the MVP and leading scorer of the Women's Basketball League (WBL), she successfully transitioned into a powerhouse executive. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.
Blazejowski's Awards and Honors
- WBL scoring leader (1981)
- USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (1980)
- Wade Trophy (1978)
- 3x Kodak All-American (1976–1978)
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1999)
- World Championship Gold Medalist (1979)
- USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (1980)
Teams
Allentown Crestettes (1978–1980)
New Jersey Gems (1980–1981)
National Team
United States
Number Worn
12, 15
Stats
College points:
3,528
College scoring average:
31.7 PPG
Cat Thompson
Inducted:
1962
Stats
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Born
February 10, 1906
St. George, Utah, U.S.
Died
October 7, 1990
Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Position
Forward
College
Dixie (St. George, Utah)
Cat Thompson was a standout basketball player during the sport's early professional era. His playing career took place at Montana State University from 1926 to 1930, long before the establishment of the BAA or NBA. Standing 5'10", Thompson was a prolific forward and scoring phenomenon who led Montana State's famous "Golden Bobcats" to national dominance, culminating in the 1929 Helms Foundation National Championship.
Known for his uncanny leaping ability, quick defensive hands, and deadly long-range shooting, he scored 1,539 points in college during an era of low-scoring, slow-paced play. He averaged 15.4 points per game when the average team scored 40 points per game. For his collegiate scoring dominance and national impact, he was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1962.
Thompson's Awards and Honor
- Helms National Player of the Year (1929)
- Helms National Champion (1929)
- 4× All-American (1927–1930)
- One of the five greatest college hoops players of the first half of the 20th century
NBA Position
Montana State (1926–1930)
NBA Stats
Career:
1926–1930
Seasons Played:
3
Games Played:
100
Points:
1,539
Points per Game:
15.4
Helms National Championships:
1 (1929)
Cathy Rush
Inducted:
2008
Coach Stats
Born
April 7, 1947
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
NA
Cathy Rush was a trailblazer in women’s basketball and one of the most successful coaches of the sport’s early collegiate era. As head coach of Immaculata College from 1972 to 1977, Rush built a dynasty that helped bring national attention and credibility to women’s college basketball. Her teams won three consecutive national championships from 1972 to 1974 and reached the title game again in 1975, dominating an era before the NCAA formally sponsored women’s championships.
Under her leadership, Immaculata participated in several historic "firsts," including the first nationally televised women's game and the first women's game at Madison Square Garden. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Rush's Awards and Honors
- 3x National Champion (AIAW)
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2000)
- Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2005)
- 2x National Coach of the Year (1973, 1974)
- S. Olympic Women's Basketball Committee member
- Peter A. Carlesimo Award (2017)
- Led the first true dynasty in women’s collegiate basketball
- Central figure in the sport’s early national growth
NCAA Teams
Immaculata (1972–1977)
NCAA Stats
Coaching career:
1972–1977
Career record:
149–29
Career Record:
149–15
Winning Percentage:
.909
National Championships:
3 (1972, 1973, 1974)
Final Four Appearances:
6
Olympic Involvement:
1975 Pan Am Games (Gold Medal Coach)
Cesare Rubini
Inducted:
1994
Coach Stats
Born
2 November 1923
Trieste, Italy
Died
8 February 2011
Position
Coach
College
NA
Cesare Rubini, known as "Il Principe" (The Prince), is the most successful figure in the history of Italian basketball and a unique legend in world sports. While he never coached in the NBA, his influence on the global game was so profound that he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. Rubini is the ultimate "two-sport" icon: he is the only person in history inducted into the International Halls of Fame for both basketball and water polo. Rubini spent his entire basketball career with Olimpia Milano, transforming the club into a European powerhouse known as the "Red Shoes" (Scarpette Rosse). As a player and coach, he won an astounding 15 Italian League championships.
Rubini's Awards and Honors
- EuroLeague champion (1966)
- 2× FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1971, 1972)
- 9× Italian League champion (1958–1960, 1962, 1963, 1965–1967, 1972)
- Italian Cup winner (1972)
- FIBA Order of Merit (2002)
- Italian Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
Teams
Olimpia Milano (1957–1973)
National Team
Italy
Stats
Italian League Championships:
9
Italian Cups:
1 (1972)
EuroBasket Gold Medals (Italy):
2
Olympic Appearances as Coach:
Multiple
Charles Barkley
Inducted:
2006
Player Stats
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
252 lb (114 kg)
Born
February 20, 1963
Leeds, Alabama, U.S.
Position
Power forward
Small forward
College:
Auburn (1981–1984)
Charles Barkley, famously known as "Sir Charles" and the "Round Mound of Rebound," was one of the most unique and dominant forces in NBA history. Despite being officially listed at 6'6", Barkley consistently outmuscled and outplayed much taller opponents. Drafted 5th overall in the legendary 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, he quickly established himself as a premier rebounder and a ferocious transition threat, capable of grabbing a board and dribbling the full length of the court for a thunderous finish.
Barkley reached the pinnacle of his career with the Phoenix Suns, winning the 1993 NBA MVP and leading the team to the NBA Finals against Michael Jordan's Bulls. While he never captured an elusive championship ring, his combination of strength, agility, and high-volume scoring made him a perennial All-NBA selection. After a final stint with the Houston Rockets, Barkley transitioned into a legendary broadcasting career on Inside the NBA. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Barkley's Awards and Honors
- 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (1992, 1996)
- 34 retired by Philadelphia 76ers
- 34 retired by Phoenix Suns
- SEC Player of the Year (1984)
- Shortest player to lead the league in rebounds: at 6’6"
- Most offensive rebounds in a half: 13
- Most offensive rebounds in a quarter: 11
NBA Records
- NBA MVP (1993)
- 11x NBA All-Star (1987–1997)
- 5x All-NBA First Team (1988–1991, 1993)
- 5x All-NBA Second Team
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991)
- NBA Rebounding Leader (1987)
- NBA 75th Anniversary Team member
NBA Teams
Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–2000)
NBA Draft
1984: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Philadelphia 76ers
Number Worn
34, 32, 4
NBA Stats
Seasons:
16 (1984–2000)
Games Played:
1,073
Game Started:
1,012
Points:
23,757 (22.1 ppg)
Rebounds:
12,546 (11.7 rpg)
Assists:
4,215 (3.9 apg)
Steals:
1,649 (1.5 spg)
Field Goal %:
54.1%
Points per game:
22.1
Charles Cooper
Inducted:
1977
Player Stats
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Born
August 30, 1907
Newark, Delaware, U.S.
Died
December 19, 1980
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position
Center
College
NA
Charles "Tarzan" Cooper is widely regarded as the premier center of the pre-NBA era. A towering presence at 6'4" and 215 pounds during a time when such size was rare, Cooper was the physical and emotional anchor of the legendary New York Renaissance (Rens). Though the NBA did not yet exist, he dominated the professional barnstorming circuit, leading the all-Black Rens to an incredible 1,303–203 record during his 11-year tenure.
Cooper was a defensive master and a rebounding specialist who revolutionized the center position with his agility and high-speed play. In 1939, he led the Rens to a victory in the first-ever World Professional Basketball Tournament, an integrated championship that featured the best teams in the country. For his role as a dominant pioneer, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1977—becoming the first African-American player to be inducted as an individual.
Cooper's Awards and Honors
- 2 World Professional Tournament Champion (1943 with Washington Bears)
- Inaugural World Pro Tournament MVP (1939)
- Hall of Fame Team Inductee (Class of 1963 with the New York Rens)
- Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Inductee (Class of 2008)
- 88-Game Winning Streak leader (1932–1933)
NBL Teams
Philadelphia Panthers (1925–1928)
Philadelphia Giants (1926–1927)
New York Rens (1929–1941)
Washington Bears (1940–1945)
NBL Stats
Career Seasons:
20 (1925–1945)
Games Played
1,506
Wins:
1,303
Lose:
203
World Championships:
2 (1939;1943)
Tournament MVP:
1939 (World Professional Basketball Tournament)
Winning Streak:
88 consecutive wins in 86 days
Charles Murphy
Inducted:
1960
Player Stats
6-6,(1.98m), 185 lb(84kg)
Born
April 10,1907
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Died
August 19,1992
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Position
Center
College
Purdue University (1927–1930)
Charles "Stretch" Murphy was one of the first dominant big men in basketball history and a cornerstone of Purdue University's success during the late 1920s. Standing 6-foot-6,he was an outstanding rebounder, defender and scorer whose quick outlet passes helped pioneer Purdue's fast-paced offense under coach Ward Lambert.
Murphy set the Big Ten single-season scoring record with 143 points in 1929 and captained Purdue to an undefeated Big Ten championship in 1930. After college, he played professionally for the Chicago Bruins and Indianapolis Kautskys, earning recognition as one of the greatest players of basketball's pre-NBA era.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960.
Murphy's Awards and Honor
- 3× Consensus All-American (1928–1930)
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1928–1930)
- Big Ten Champion (1930)
- Big Ten Single-Season Scoring Record (143 points, 1929)
- Named to the All-Time All-American Team
NBA Teams
Chicago Bruins (1930)
Indianapolis Kautskys (1932-1934)
NBA Records
Career/Tenor:
1930–1934
Big Ten Single-Season Points:
143 (1929)
137 (1930)
Consensus All-American:
3 (1928-1930)
Purdue Varsity Record:
53–13
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