Doug Collins Inducted: 2024 Player Stats Stats: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Born: July 28, 1951 (age 73) Christopher, Illinois, U.S. Position: Shooting guard College: Illinois State (1970–1973) Doug Collins made his mark on the NBA as both a talented player and a respected coach. Drafted first overall in the 1973 NBA Draft by the …

Michael Cooper Inducted: 2024 Player Stats Stats: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Born: April 15, 1956 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Position: Shooting guard College: Pasadena CC (1974–1976) New Mexico (1976–1978) Michael Cooper was a key figure in the Los Angeles Lakers’ “Showtime” era, renowned for his elite defense, versatility, and leadership. Playing his entire NBA …

Harley Redin Inducted: 2024 Player Stats Born: August 29, 1919 Silverton, Texas Died: August 1, 2020 Position: Coach College: Na Harley Redin was not an NBA player but a highly respected basketball coach, best known for his contributions to women’s basketball. He was a pioneering coach at Wayland Baptist University, where he led the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens to dominance …

Walter Davis Inducted: 2024 Player Stats Stats: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 193 lb (88 kg) Born: September 9, 1954 Pineville, North Carolina, U.S. Died: November 2, 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Position: Shooting guard/ Small forward College: North Carolina (1973–1977) Walter Davis was one of the smoothest scorers in NBA history, known for his effortless shooting stroke and …

Dick Barnett Inducted: 2024 Player Stats Stats: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Born: October 2, 1936 Gary, Indiana, U.S. Position: Shooting guard College: Tennessee State (1955–1959) Dick Barnett was a key figure in NBA history, known for his unorthodox but effective jump shot and championship pedigree. A standout at Tennessee State University, he led his …

Charles Smith Inducted: 2024 Stats Born: May 15, 1949 near Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. Position: Coach College: N/A Charles Smith is one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in U.S. history. As head coach of Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, since the 1980s, Smith built a dynasty rooted in discipline, consistency, and excellence. Over his multi-decade career, …

Bo Ryan Inducted: 2024 Coach Stats Born: December 20, 1947 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Position: Coach College: Wilkes University Bo Ryan is a legendary basketball coach best known for his success at the University of Wisconsin, where he transformed the Badgers into a perennial powerhouse. Over 14 seasons (2001–2015), Ryan led Wisconsin to four Big Ten titles, two Final Four appearances …

Gary Blair Inducted: 2023 Stats Born:  August 10, 1945 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Position: Coach Gary Blair is a distinguished figure in women’s basketball, celebrated for his exceptional coaching career spanning high school and collegiate levels. Over nearly five decades, Blair amassed an impressive 852 career wins, underscoring his profound impact on the sport. He led Texas A&M University to its …