Wayland Baptist University Teams Of 1948-82 Inducted: 2019 Player: Mildred Farris Alva Jo Fischer Ruth Cannon Kay James Cammy Ethridge Nell Fortner Marlene Connor Ruth Cannon Lillie Peyton Nell Fortner Coach:  Harley Redin Claude Hutcherson Cleyon Davis Dean Weese The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens from 1948 to 1982 stand as a historic powerhouse in women’s basketball, long before the NCAA …

Jack Sikma Inducted: 2019 Player Stats 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 230 lb (104 kg) Born:  November 14, 1955 Kankakee, Illinois, U.S. Position: Center Power Forward College: Illinois Wesleyan (1973–1977) Jack Sikma was one of the most skilled big men of his era, known for his high basketball IQ, unique footwork, and deadly shooting touch. Playing 14 NBA seasons …

Vlade Divac Inducted: 2019 Player Stats 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 260 lb (118 kg) Born:  February 3, 1968 Prijepolje, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia Position: Center College: NA Vlade Divac (b. 1968) is one of basketball’s true pioneers, bridging European and NBA styles. At 7’1″, the Serbian center showcased rare passing vision, soft touch, and all-around skills in a …

Chuck Cooper Inducted: 2019 Player Stats 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 208 lb (94 kg) Born:  September 29, 1926 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died: February 5, 1984 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position: Small forward Shooting guard College: West Virginia State (1944–1945) Duquesne (1946–1950) Chuck Cooper (1926–1984) changed the NBA forever when he became the first African-American player ever drafted, selected by …

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 …

Al Attles Inducted: 2019 Player Stats 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Born:  November 7, 1936 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Died: August 20, 2024 Oakland, California, U.S. Position: Point guard Coach College: North Carolina A&T (1956–1960) Alvin “Al” Attles Jr. (1936–2024) devoted over six decades to the Warriors franchise as player, coach, general manager, and ambassador. …

Patrick Baumann Inducted: 2020 Player Stats Born: 5 August 1967 Basel, Switzerland Died: 13 October 2018 Buenos Aires, Argentina Position: Executive Coach Referee College: NA Patrick Baumann (1967–2018) was a transformative figure in global basketball. A Swiss player, coach, referee, and lawyer, he joined FIBA in 1994, rising to Secretary General in 2003. Over 15 years, he modernized FIBA—creating its …

Ray Allen Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Born: July 20, 1975 Merced, California, U.S. Position: Shooting guard College: UConn (1993–1996) Ray Allen was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history and a model of longevity and professionalism. Known for his smooth shooting form, off-ball movement, and clutch performances, Allen played …