Leon BarmoreInducted:2003 Stats Born June 3, 1944 Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. Position Coach College Bastrop High School Leon Barmore is revered as one of the most efficient and dominant coaches in the history of college basketball. Spending his entire 35-year coaching career at Louisiana Tech University, Barmore transformed the “Lady Techsters” into a national powerhouse that rivaled the dynasties of Tennessee …
Earl LloydInducted:2003 Stats 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Born April 3, 1928 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. Died February 26, 2015 Crossville, Tennessee, U.S. Position Contributor College West Virginia State (1946–1950) Earl “The Big Cat” Lloyd was a towering figure in basketball history, not just for his 6’5″ frame, but for the immense barrier he shattered. On …
Artis GilmoreInducted: 2011 Personal 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 …
Herb MageeInducted: 2011 Personal Stats: 5 ft 10 in; (68 kg) Born: June 21, 1941 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position: Coach College: NA Herb Magee, known as the “Shot Doctor,” built one of the most remarkable coaching legacies in basketball history. As the longtime head coach at Philadelphia University, Magee guided the program for over five decades, earning recognition for his …
Chris MullinInducted: 2011 Personal Stats: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Born: July 30, 1963 New York City, New York, U.S. Position: Small forward Shooting guard Coach College: St. John’s (1981–1985) Chris Mullin was one of the NBA’s purest shooters and a cornerstone of basketball excellence through the 1980s and 1990s. A left-handed forward with a …
Dennis RodmanInducted: 2011 Personal Stats: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Born: May 13, 1961 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. Position: Power forward Small forward College: North Central Texas (1983) Southeastern Oklahoma State (1983–1986) Dennis Rodman, famously known as “The Worm,” was one of basketball’s fiercest defenders and most relentless rebounders. His career was defined by unmatched …
Arvydas SabonisInducted: 2011 Personal 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State (1983–1986) 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 …
Phil KnightInducted: 2012 Personal Stats: Born: February 24, 1938 Portland, Oregon, U.S. Position: Contributor College: NA Phil Knight, born February 24, 1938, in Portland, Oregon, is best known as the co-founder of Nike, Inc., the global sportswear giant that transformed the business of athletics. Knight’s vision and leadership changed the relationship between sports, athletes, and marketing, making Nike one of …
