Mendy RudolphInducted: 2007 Stats Born March 8, 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died July 4, 1979 New York City, U.S. Position NBA referee College: NA Marvin “Mendy” Rudolph was the face of NBA officiating during the league’s first quarter-century. He was widely considered the premier official of his era. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Harry Rudolph, and entered …

Charles BarkleyInducted: 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 …

Joe DumarsInducted: 2006 Player Stats 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Born  May 24, 1963 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. Position Shooting guard Point guard College: McNeese State (1981–1985) Joe Dumars was one of the NBA’s most respected two-way guards, known for elite defense, clutch scoring, and leadership with the Detroit Pistons. Drafted 18th overall in 1985, Dumars …

Dominique WilkinsInducted: 2006 Player Stats 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 230 lb (104 kg) Born  January 12, 1960 Paris, France Position Small forward College: Georgia (1979–1982) Dominique Wilkins, immortalized as the “Human Highlight Film,” was the most explosive offensive force in the history of the Atlanta Hawks. Born in Paris and a standout at the University of Georgia, Wilkins …

Geno AuriemmaInducted: 2006 Player Stats Born  March 23, 1954 Montella, Italy Position Coach College West Chester University Montgomery County Community College Geno Auriemma is the architect of the greatest dynasty in modern sports history. As the head coach of the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team since 1985, he has redefined the standards of collegiate dominance. Auriemma inherited a program with …

Sandro GambaInducted: 2006 Stats 6 ft 2.75 in (1.90 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Born  3 June 1932 Milan, Italy Position Coach College NA Sandro Gamba is the patriarch of Italian basketball and one of the most respected tactical minds in European history. His life in the sport began with a brush with death; at age 12, his hand was …

Dave GavittInducted: 2006 Stats Born October 26, 1937 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Died September 16, 2011 near Rumford, Rhode Island, U.S. Position Contributor College NA Dave Gavitt was one of the primary architects of modern basketball, wielding immense influence at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. While he began his journey as a successful coach—leading Providence College to the 1973 Final …

Jim BoeheimInducted: 2005 Stats Born November 17, 1944 Lyons, New York, U.S. Position Coach College NA Jim Boeheim is one of the longest-tenured and most recognizable coaches in basketball history, best known for leading Syracuse University for more than four decades. Taking over the program in 1976, Boeheim built Syracuse into a consistent national contender, defined by his trademark 2–3 …