Lefty Driesell Inducted: 2018 Player Stats: Born: December 25, 1931 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. Died: February 17, 2024 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. Position: Coach College: Duke University Lefty Driesell was one of college basketball’s most charismatic and influential coaches, known for turning struggling programs into national contenders. Over a 41-year coaching career, Driesell compiled 786 wins and became the first coach …

Paul Westphal Inducted: 2019 Player Stats: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Born: November 30, 1950 Torrance, California, U.S. Died: January 2, 2021 Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. Position: Shooting guard Point guard College: USC (1969–1972) Paul Westphal was a brilliant scorer, creative passer, and respected coach whose impact spanned generations. As a player, he starred as a …

Teresa Weatherspoon Inducted: 2019 Player Stats: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 161 lb (73 kg) Born: December 8, 1965 Pineland, Texas, U.S. Position: Guard Head coach College: Louisiana Tech (1984–1988) Teresa Weatherspoon was the ultimate floor general—fierce, vocal, and inspirational. Known for her elite defense and playmaking, she starred as the point guard for the New York Liberty in …

Tennessee A&I Teams Of 1957-59 Inducted: 2019 Player: Dick Barnett  John Barnhill  Henry Carlton  James Satterwhite  Ron Hamilton  William B. Johnson Coach:  November 14, 1955 Kankakee, Illinois, U.S. The Tennessee A&I State College men’s basketball teams of 1957, 1958, and 1959 made history as the first college program—at any level—to win three consecutive national championships. Coached by the legendary John …

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 …