Mike KrzyzewskiInducted: 2001 Player Stats Born: February 13, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Coach College: NA Mike Krzyzewski, widely known as Coach K, is one of the most successful and influential coaches in basketball history. A protege of Bob Knight, Krzyzewski transformed Duke University into a global brand, amassing five national championships and a record 13 Final Four appearances. Coach …
John ChaneyInducted: 2001 Player Stats Born January 21, 1932 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Died January 29, 2021 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position: Coach College: Temple University John Chaney was a titan of college basketball, a fierce advocate for student-athletes, and the architect of the modern Temple University basketball legacy. While he is often associated with the NBA due to the high volume …
Isiah ThomasInducted: 2000 Player Stats 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Born April 30, 1961 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Position: Point guard College: Indiana (1979–1981) Isiah “Zeke” Thomas was the engine of the “Bad Boys” Detroit Pistons and is widely considered one of the greatest—and toughest—point guards to ever play. At just 6’1″, the Chicago native possessed …
Pat SummitInducted: 2000 Player Stats Born June 14, 1952 Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. Died June 28, 2016 Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. Position: Coach College: Tennessee Lady Vols basketball Pat Summitt was a force of nature and the primary architect of modern women’s college basketball. As the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for 38 seasons, Summitt did more than …
Bob McAdooInducted: 2000 Player Stats 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born September 25, 1951 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. Position: Center College: Vincennes (1969–1971) North Carolina (1971–1972) Bob McAdoo was one of the most complete offensive big men the NBA had ever seen, blending size, skill, and shooting touch well ahead of his time. Drafted in …
Danny BiasoneInducted: 2000 Player Stats Born February 22, 1909 Miglianico, Chieti, Italy Died May 25, 1992 Syracuse, New York, U.S. Position: Contributor College: NA Daniel “Danny” Biasone is often hailed as the “man who saved the NBA.” An Italian immigrant who became a successful businessman in Syracuse, New York, Biasone founded the Syracuse Nationals (now the Philadelphia 76ers) in 1946. …
Charles NewtonInducted: 2000 Player Stats Born February 2, 1930 Rockwood, Tennessee, U.S. Died June 4, 2018 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. Position: Contributor College: University of Kentucky Charles Newton was one of college basketball’s most influential leaders, known for building winning programs and guiding the sport through important moments of growth. He served as head coach at Alabama and Vanderbilt, achieving success …
Morgan WoottenInducted: 2000 Player Stats Born April 21, 1931 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. Died January 21, 2020 Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S. Position: Coach College: NA Morgan Wootten is a legendary figure who proved that greatness doesn’t require the bright lights of the NBA. Spending his entire 46-year career at DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland, Wootten became the first exclusively high …
