St. John’s University Best Players of All Time

St. John’s University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Queens, New York City. Founded in 1870 by the Congregation of the Mission, St. John’s has a mission to provide a Catholic university education to the youth of New York.

With additional campuses located in Staten Island and Manhattan, as well as international campuses in Rome, Paris, and Limerick, St. John’s offers students a unique and diverse educational experience. With a long history of academic excellence and a commitment to preparing students for a successful future, St. John’s is an excellent choice for students seeking a high-quality education.

1. Mark Jackson

Point guard

Career

• NBA All-Star (1989)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (1988)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988)
• NBA assists leader (1997)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1987)
• Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1987)
• 2× First-team All-Big East (1986, 1987)
• Haggerty Award (1987)
• NCAA season assists leader (1986)

Mark Jackson played point guard for the New York Knicks from 1987 to 2004. He was named co-coach of the Golden State Warriors in 2011 and led them to their first championship in 40 years in 2014.

Jackson has a reputation as a player's coach, emphasizing defense and ball movement over scoring. He is married with two children and lives in Oakland, California. The former NBA player and coach is most well-known for his time with the New York Knicks, where he led them to two playoff appearances in four years.

Jackson also had a successful coaching career, leading Golden State to an appearance in the 2014 NBA Finals. He has been praised for his ability to connect with players on both sides of the ball, as well as developing young talent into stars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

2. Dick McGuire

Career

• 7× NBA All-Star (1951, 1952, 1954–1956, 1958, 1959)
• All-NBA Second Team (1951)
• NBA assists leader (1950)
• No. 15 retired by New York Knicks
• Second-team All-American – SN (1944)
• Third-team All-American – UPI (1949)
• 2× Haggerty Award (1944, 1949)

Dick McGuire was born on January 25, 1926 in The Bronx, New York. After playing high school basketball at La Salle Academy in New York City, Dick McGuire enrolled at St.

John's University and played for the Red Storm from 1943 to 1944 and 1946 to 1949. In 1949, the Knicks drafted McGuire seventh overall and he would play with them until 1960.

He is best remembered for his time with the team as a point guard during their championship years of 1950–1953 and 1957–1959. After retiring from playing professional basketball.

Dick McGuire became an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers (1973), Phoenix Suns (1975), Cleveland Cavaliers (1976) and Detroit Pistons (1978).

He also served as head coach of Iona College from 1979 to 1981 before retiring completely after coaching Team USA at the World Games in Spain in 1987 where they finished second behind Yugoslavia. 

Dick McGuire passed away on February 3rd 2010 after a long battle with brain cancer at age 84.[2] Dick McGuire was an assistant coach for the New York Knicks from 1959 to 1963.

He led the team to its first NBA championship in 1964, and then coached them to another title in 1969. He retired after coaching the Knicks for two more seasons, but he remained involved with basketball as a consultant and television commentator.

Dick McGuire is also known for his role on ABC's The Basketball Show, which aired from 1986 to 2003. In 2009, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from USA BasketBALL magazine.

3. Metta Sandiford-Artest

Small forward

Career

• High school: La Salle Academy, (Manhattan, New York)
• College: St. John's (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1999–2017
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 23, 91, 93, 96, 37, 51
• Coaching career: 2017–2018
• NBA champion (2010), NBA All-Star (2004), All-NBA Third Team (2004), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2004, 2006), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003, 2009), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1999), Haggerty Award (1999), First-team All-Big East (1999), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 13,058 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,448 (4.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,631 (2.7 apg)

Metta Sandiford-Artest is a retired professional basketball player who spent his entire playing career with the Chicago Bulls. Sandiford-Artest was born in Queens, New York and attended La Salle Academy before going on to play college ball for St.

John's. After being selected by the Bulls with 16th overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft, he went on to spend 11 seasons with them before retiring in 2017. 

In his final season, Sandiford-Artest served as assistant coach of the Lakers but was fired after just one month into the 2018 campaign.

Currently, he works as an ambassador for UNICEF USA and previously held roles within Nike Basketball and Vitaminwater brands Metta Sandiford-Artest is a former professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. 

He was named an All-Star in 2004 and 2006, won two Defensive Player of the Year Awards (2004, 2006) and was also runner-up twice (2003, 2009). After retiring from playing he became head coach of the South Bay Lakers development team.

4. Billy Paultz

Career

• High school: River Dell (Oradell, New Jersey)
• College: , Cameron (1966–1967), St. John's (1968–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 7 / Pick: 103rd overall
• Selected by the San Diego Rockets
• Playing career: 1970–1985
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 5
• 1970–1975: New York Nets
• 1975–1980: San Antonio Spurs
• 1980–1983: Houston Rockets
• 1983: San Antonio Spurs
• 1983–1984: Atlanta Hawks
• 1984–1985: Utah Jazz
• ABA champion (1974), 3× ABA All-Star (1973, 1975, 1976), ABA blocks leader (1976), ABA All-Time Team
• Points: 13,099 (11.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,959 (8.0 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,457 (1.5 bpg)

Billy Paultz was a center and power forward who played in the NBA for over 20 years. He was drafted by the San Diego Rockets in 1970, and spent most of his career with them.

In 1985, he retired from professional basketball to focus on his family life. Billy has three children - two sons and a daughter - and lives in River Edge, New Jersey with them now.

He is still involved in basketball coaching, working as an assistant coach at several schools around the country Billy Paultz played for the New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs during his NBA career.

He was a 3-time ABA All-Star, and led the league in blocks twice. Billy is most remembered for his time with the Houston Rockets, where he won an NBA championship in 1984. After playing out his last few years in Europe, he retired from professional basketball in 1995 at age 39.

5. Chris Mullin

Small forward

Career

• 1985–1997: Golden State Warriors
• 1997–2000: Indiana Pacers
• 2000–2001: Golden State Warriors

Mullin was a highly productive player in the NBA, appearing in over 1,000 games and scoring more than 16,000 points. He attended both Xaverian College and St.

John's University before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 1985. Mullin enjoyed a successful playing career with the Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Houston Rockets - winning three championships along the way.

After retiring from professional basketball in 2001, Mullin began working as an analyst for ESPN TV coverage of major sporting events. Mullin is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection. Mullin was named the John R.

Wooden Award winner as the best player in college basketball in 1985. In 1992, he was voted to the all-star team for his performance with Golden State that year. 

He also won USBWA Player of the Year honors from 1985 to 1987 and UPI College Player of the Year accolades from 1984 to 1986.

6. Shawnelle Scott

Career

• High school: All Hallows, (New York City, New York)
• College: St. John's (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1994–2006
• Position: Center
• Number: 36, 44
• 1994–1995: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1995–1996: Connecticut Pride
• 1996: Long Island Surf
• 1996–1998: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1998–1999: Connecticut Pride
• 1999: Titanes de Morovis
• 1999–2000: Connecticut Pride
• 2000: Gigantes de Carolina
• 2000–2001: San Antonio Spurs
• 2001–2002: Denver Nuggets
• 2002–2003: Metis Varese
• 2003–2004: Teramo Basket
• 2004: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2004–2005: Jilin Northeast Tigers
• 2004–2005: Olympia Larissa
• 2005–2006: Strong Island Sound
• Points: 189(1.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 228 (2.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 23 (0.2 apg)

Shawnelle Scott was born in New York City, New York on July 16th, 1972. She attended high school at All Hallows and played college ball for St John's before being drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1994 NBA draft.

Shawnelle spent six seasons with the Blazers before joining the Miami Heat in 2002. She retired from playing basketball following her stint with Miami. In 2006, she founded The Dream Foundation which helps young people achieve their dreams through education and athletic opportunities.

Today Shawnelle is a motivational speaker and has released two books - Basketball Dreams & Beyond: A Lifetime of Lessons Learned and Letting Go of Blame: How to Stop Dwelling On Our Mistakes And Move Forward . 

Shawnelle also hosts her own television show called "Shawnelle" which airs on TV One across America every Wednesday night at 10pm EST/9pm CST.

7. Ron Rowan

Career

• High school: Beaver Falls, (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania)
• College: , Notre Dame (1981–1983), St. John's (1984–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1986–2001
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 11
• 1986: Springfield Fame
• 1986–1987: Topeka Sizzlers
• 1987: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1987–1988: Topeka Sizzlers
• 1988: Miami Tropics
• 1988–1989: Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
• 1989: Hitachi Venezia
• 1989–1992: Kleenex Pistoia
• 1992–1993: Yoga Napoli
• 1993–1994: Tonno Auriga Trapani
• 1994: Meta System Reggio Emilia
• 1995: Baloncesto León
• 1995: Il Menestrello Modena
• 1995–1996: Chicago Rockers
• 1997: Fuenlabrada
• 1997–1998: PAOK
• 1998–1999: Polti Cantù
• 1999–2000: Telit Trieste
• 2000–2001: Montepaschi Siena
• CBA Rookie of the Year (1987)

Ron Rowan was a standout high school basketball player and landed his first professional contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1986. Ron Rowan went on to play 11 seasons in the NBA, averaging 14 points and 5 rebounds per game over that time.

After retiring from playing professionally, Ron became an assistant coach for various teams around the league before joining Memphis as their head coach midway through the 2016-17 season. A 6'5" power forward and center, Rowan played in the NBA from 1986 to 1999.

He won an Olympic gold medal with the United States team in 1992. After retiring from playing, Rowan became a basketball coach and served as head coach of several teams over the next few years. In 2001, he was hired by Italian club Trieste as their new general manager.

Rowan retired from his position with Trieste after two seasons due to health concerns related to multiple myeloma cancer treatment; he died at age 50 in 2007.

8. Erick Barkley

Career

• High school: , Christ the King, (Queens, New York), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
• College: St. John's (1998–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2000–2011
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 12
• 2000–2002: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2002: Peristeri
• 2003–2004: Huntsville Flight
• 2004–2005: Olympia Larissa
• 2006: Ironi Ramat Gan
• 2006: Sion Hérens Basket
• 2006–2007: Indiana Alley Cats
• 2007: Split
• 2008: CSU Asesoft Ploiești
• 2008: Kotwica Kołobrzeg
• 2008: Basket Kwidzyn
• 2008–2009: Starogard Gdański
• 2011: Laval Kebs
• First-team All-Big East (2000), Big East All-Rookie Team (1999), McDonald's All-American (1998), CBA All-Star Game (2007)
• Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: Team competition
• Men’s Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: Team competition

Erick Barkley was born in Queens, New York on February 21st, 1978. He attended high school at Christ the King where he starred for three years before heading off to Maine Central Institute (MCI) to play college basketball.

While at MCI, Barkley led his team to a championship game appearance and won National Player of the Year honors as a senior in 2000. After graduating from college, Erick entered the NBA draft and was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with their first-round pick (28th overall).

In his rookie season with Portland, Erick averaged 13 points and 5 assists per game and helped lead them to an appearance in the playoffs - their only postseason appearance during his time with the team. 

After six seasons in Portland, Barkley signed with Miami Heat but struggled there before being traded back to Portland midway through the 2010–11 season where he retired after playing just nine games due to injury .

Since retiring from professional basketball, Erick has devoted himself full-time to raising awareness for mental health issues among athletes through his organization ‘Erick & The Mental Health Foundation’ which works closely with various groups such as Nike Basketball.

9. Walter Berry

St John's Red Storm men's basketball

Career

• High school: Benjamin Franklin, (New York City, New York)
• College: , San Jacinto (1983–1984), St. John's (1984–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 1986–2002
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 21, 6, 15, 14, 12, 9, 8
• 1986: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1986–1988: San Antonio Spurs
• 1988: New Jersey Nets
• 1988: Houston Rockets
• 1989–1990: Basket Napoli
• 1990–1991: Atlético Madrid Villalba
• 1991: Aris
• 1992: Basket Napoli
• 1992–1993: Olympiacos
• 1993–1994: PAOK
• 1994–1995: Iraklis
• 1995–1996: Olympiacos
• 1997: Aris
• 1997–1998: Polti Cantù
• 1998–1999: PAOK
• 1999–2000: Union Olimpija
• 2000: Makedonikos
• 2000–2001: Aurora Basket Jesi
• 2001–2002: Panteras de Miranda
• FIBA Saporta Cup Top Scorer (1995), FIBA Korać Cup champion (1994), Spanish League Top Scorer (1991), 2× Greek League champion (1993, 1996), Greek Cup winner (1999), Greek League Top Scorer (1995), Greek Cup MVP (1999), John R. Wooden Award (1986), Oscar Robertson Trophy (1986), NABC Player of the Year (1986), AP Player of the Year (1986), UPI Player of the Year (1986), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1986), Sporting News Player of the Year (1986), Consensus first-team All-American (1986), Big East Player of the Year (1986), First-team All-Big East (1986), Second-team All-Big East (1985)
• Points: 2,882
• Rebounds: 971
• Assists: 292
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Cup, : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: Under-19
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Cup
• : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: Under-19

Walter Berry was a power forward in the NBA for fourteen seasons. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers, among other teams. Berry is best known for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he won two championships in 2001 and 2002.

Berry also competed in three Olympic Games (1996, 2000, 2004) as a member of Team USA basketball team. 

After leaving the NBA, Berry started a coaching career with several teams including the Detroit Pistons and New Orleans Pelicans before becoming head coach of Oregon State University from 2016 to 2018 .

In 2019 , Berry became an assistant coach at Duke University under Mike Krzyzewski. Walter Berry was born on May 14th 1964 in New York City to parents who were both educators Berry was drafted in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. 

He played for six different teams during his 13-year career, including the San Antonio Spurs, New Jersey Nets, Houston Rockets and Basket Napoli.

Berry is best known for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers where he won two titles (1986 and 1988) and made four All-Star appearances. 

After retiring from playing basketball, Berry became a color commentator on broadcasts of NBA games as well as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of European basketball leagues such as FIBA EuroLeague and Liga ACB.

10. Julian Champagnie

Philadelphia 76ers

Career

• High school: Bishop Loughlin, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (2019–2022)
• NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: →Delaware Blue Coats
• 2× First-team All-Big East (2021, 2022), Big East Co-Most Improved Player (2021), Big East All-Freshman Team (2020)

Julian Champagnie is a 21-year old shooting guard who was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft. Julian played college basketball for St.

John's and averaged 10 points per game over his two seasons there. He has also been picked up by teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, and Portland Trail Blazers during the draft process but has not yet signed with any of them.

Julian is known for his explosive scoring ability from beyond the arc and will be looking to make an impact in the NBA next season Champagnie is a versatile forward who has spent the last two seasons playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Champagnie was highly productive during his time at Delaware, averaging 17 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 46% from the field.

Champagnie is likely to be drafted in 2022, but he will have an opportunity to make an impact with either the Sixers or Delaware Blue Coats next season.

11. Malik Sealy

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Tolentine (Bronx, New York)
• College: St. John's (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1992–2000
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 21, 14, 2
• 1992–1994: Indiana Pacers
• 1994–1997: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1997–1998: Detroit Pistons
• 1998–2000: Minnesota Timberwolves
• No. 2 retired by Minnesota Timberwolves, Consensus second-team All-American (1992), 2× First-team All-Big East (1991, 1992), 2× Haggerty Award winner (1991, 1992), First-team Parade All-American (1988)
• Points: 4,955 (10.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,585 (3.2 rpg)
• Steals: 518 (1.1 spg)

Malik Sealy was a talented small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA for several seasons. Sealy died of a heart attack at the age of 30, leaving behind a wife and two young children.

Sealy was born in 1970 in Bronx, New York and attended Tolentine High School before playing college basketball for St John's University from 1988 to 1992. In 1992, Sealy was drafted by the Indiana Pacers as 14th overall and he spent four seasons with them before joining the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1998.

After spending one season with them, Sealy joined the Philadelphia 76ers where he made his only appearance during the 2000 playoffs - losing to eventual champions Miami Heat 4-1 in round 1). 

Sealy died on May 20 2000 after experiencing chest pain while driving home from work Malik Sealy was a consensus second-team All-American in 1992 and won two Haggerty Awards.

After playing for the Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves during his career, he retired in 2000. Malik Sealy is most notably remembered for his outstanding rebounding numbers which led him to be called "theRebs" by fans and teammates alike. 

In 1999, he was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game but did not participate due to injury; this would be his only selection to an all-star game while playing in the league.

Malik Sealy currently works as a commentator on college basketball games for ESPNU with Jay Bilas.

12. Kevin Loughery

Career

• High school: Cardinal Hayes, (Bronx, New York)
• College: , Boston College (1958–1959), St. John's (1960–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1962–1973
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 21, 52, 22
• As coach:, 2× ABA champion (1974, 1976)
• Points: 11,575 (15.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,254 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 2,803 (3.7 apg)
• ABA & NBA: 642–746 (.463)

Kevin Loughery was a talented point guard and shooting guard who played in the NBA for over 20 years. He is best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons, where he helped lead them to several championships.

Loughery also had successful seasons with other teams, including Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. In 2003, he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the first class of enshrined players from the ABA/NBA merger period.

Loughery currently resides in Miami Beach, Florida, where he continues to work as an analyst on NBA games on television networks such as TNT and ESPN+. Loughery won two championships as a player with the Detroit Pistons in the ABA. 

He then became coach of the Philadelphia 76ers and led them to two more titles, before retiring after just three seasons.

Loughery is now an analyst for ESPN and has been involved in various other coaching roles since his retirement from playing.

13. Shamorie Ponds

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (2016–2019)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2020: Toronto Raptors
• 2019–2020: →Raptors 905
• 2021: Spars
• 2021–2022: Delaware Blue Coats
• 2× AP Honorable Mention All-American (2018, 2019), 2× First-team All-Big East (2018, 2019), Big East All-Freshman team (2017), Haggerty Award winner (2018), Jordan Brand Classic (2016)

Shamorie Ponds was born on June 29, 1998, in Brooklyn, New York. Shamorie Ponds attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn and played for the school's basketball team.

Shamorie Ponds played college basketball for St. John's and was a two-time All-Big East honoree. Shamorie Ponds was not selected in the 2019 NBA Draft but signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent.

Shamorie Ponds has yet to make an NBA appearance, but is currently playing for the Nets in the NBA G League. Shamorie Ponds is a point guard and stands at 6 feet 0 inches tall. Shamorie Ponds is a strong player who is capable of scoring points in the paint or from beyond the arc.

Shamorie Ponds is an American player who is still in his early years of his career. Shamorie Ponds is a talented player who is looking to make an impact in the NBA.

14. JaKarr Sampson

Indiana Pacers

Career

• High school: , St. Vincent–St. Mary, (Akron, Ohio), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: St. John's (2012–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014: → Delaware 87ers
• 2016: Denver Nuggets
• 2016–2017: Iowa Energy
• 2017–2018: Sacramento Kings
• 2017–2018: → Reno Bighorns
• 2018: Windy City Bulls
• 2018–2019: Shandong Golden Stars
• 2019: Windy City Bulls
• 2019: Chicago Bulls
• 2019–2021: Indiana Pacers
• 2019: → Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2021–2022: Virtus Bologna
• 2022–present: Liaoning Flying Leopards
• EuroCup champion (2022), NBA D-League All-Star (2017), Big East Rookie of the Year (2013), Big East All-Rookie Team (2013)

JaKarr Sampson was born on March 20, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio. Sampson played college basketball at St. John's and was drafted by the Leopards in 2014. Sampson is a power forward who can shoot from range and score in the paint.

Sampson is a durable player who has played in CBA and Euroleague competitions. Sampson is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game each year. JaKarr Sampson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft but did not play in any games for the team.

Sampson played for the Delaware 87ers and the Iowa Energy in the 2014–2016 season. Sampson joined the Denver Nuggets in the 2016–2017 season and played there until the end of the season. 

Sampson then joined the Sacramento Kings in the 2017–2018 season. He then played for the Reno Bighorns and the Windy City Bulls in the 2018–2019 season.

Sampson then joined the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the 2019–2021 season. Sampson is currently playing for the Chicago Bulls. 

Sampson has won EuroCup champion with the Liaoning Flying Leopards in the 2020 season. JaKarr Sampson has also been named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in the 2019 season.

15. Zendon Hamilton

Career

• High school: Sewanhaka, (Floral Park, New York)
• College: St. John's (1994–1998)
• NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 25, 54, 42, 31
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• 3× Second-team All-Big East (1996–1998), McDonald's All-American (1994), First-team Parade All-American (1994), Second-team Parade All-American (1993), Third-team Parade All-American (1992)
• Points: 585 (4.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 464 (3.5 rpg)
• Steals: 39 (0.3 spg)

Zendon Hamilton was a standout player at high school, where he played for Sewanhaka. Hamilton played college basketball at St. John's, where he was a three-time All-Star and a first-team All-American.

He was a lottery pick in the 1998 NBA draft, but did not make the cut for the NBA. Hamilton played in the NBA for six seasons, most notably with the Detroit Pistons. He retired in 2012 after a 17-year career.

Since retiring from playing, Hamilton has coached in the NBA and overseas. He is currently the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Hamilton is married and has two children. He is a father of two and a grandfather of one.

Hamilton is a former professional basketball player who most recently served as the head coach of the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. Before coaching, Hamilton played professional basketball for 11 seasons, most notably with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers.

As a player, Hamilton was a two-time All-Star and won a gold medal with the United States Men’s National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. After his playing career ended, Hamilton served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks. 

In February 2014, Hamilton was named the head coach of the Idaho Stampede, a position he held until July of that year.

In 2016, Hamilton was named head coach of the Zephyrs de Guayaquil of the Ecuadorian Serie A. Hamilton is a graduate of the University of Arizona. Hamilton was born on May 25, 1976. Hamilton is married and has two children.

16. Felipe López

Career

• High school: Rice (New York City, New York)
• College: St. John's (1994–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1998–2011
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 13
• 1998–2000: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 2000–2001: Washington Wizards
• 2001–2002: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2002: Diablos de La Vega
• 2004–2005: Long Beach Jam
• 2005: Baskets Oldenburg
• 2005: Caballeros de Santiago
• 2006: Plus Pujol Lleida
• 2006–2007: Albany Patroons
• 2007: Villa Duarte de Calero
• 2007–2008: Minas Tênis Clube
• 2008: Gregorio Urbano Gilbert
• 2008: Marineros de Puerto Plata
• 2008: Gaiteros del Zulia
• 2009: Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
• 2009: Obras Sanitarias
• 2010–2011: Gregorio Urbano Gilbert
• First-team All-Big East (1998), 2x Third-team All-Big East (1995, 1997), Haggerty Award winner (1998), Mr. Basketball USA (1994), Gatorade National Player of the Year (1994), McDonald's All-American MVP (1994), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1993, 1994), Second-team Parade All-American (1992)
• Points: 1,448
• Assists: 252
• Rebounds: 604

Felipe López was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1974. López played college ball at St. John's before being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 1998.

López played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, and Minnesota Timberwolves over the course of his NBA career. López was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, but was released in February of 2012.

López has since retired from professional basketball. Felipe López is currently the head coach for the Dominican national team. López has two sons and lives in Santo Domingo. Felipe López is a shooting guard who played during the 2000s.

Felipe López is currently the head coach for the Dominican national team. Felipe López is a Brazilian-American professional basketball player who has played in Spain, the United States, and Brazil. He played college basketball at Long Beach State and was a two-time Third-team All-Big East selection.

Lopez has played in Spain, the United States, and Brazil, and has won championships with Baskets Oldenburg, Caballeros de Santiago, and Plus Pujol Lleida. He is currently a free agent and is considered one of the best free-throw shooters in the NBA. 

Felipe López was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and played high school basketball in the United States at Long Beach State.

He went on to play professional basketball in Spain, the United States, and Brazil, and is considered one of the best players in his countries. Felipe Lopez is married and has two children.

17. Jayson Williams

Career

• High school: Christ the King, (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1987–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1990–2000, 2005
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 55
• 1990–1992: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1992–2000: New Jersey Nets
• 2005: Idaho Stampede
• NBA All-Star (1998), Second-team All-Big East (1989)
• Points: 3,472 (7.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,584 (7.5 rpg)
• Assists: 287 (0.6 apg)

Jayson Williams was born on February 22, 1968, in Ritter, South Carolina. Jayson Williams played college basketball at St. John's and was drafted in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns.

Jayson Williams played for the Suns from 1990 to 2000, and then signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001. Williams played for the 76ers until 2005, and then signed with the Atlanta Hawks. Jayson Williams retired from professional basketball in 2007.

Jayson Williams has two children and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Jayson Williams is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named the 2003–04 NBA Most Valuable Player. 

Jayson Williams is a member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame. Jayson Williams has been involved in a number of controversies during his career, including a 2007 arrest for driving under the influence.

18. Mel Davis

Career

• High school: Boys (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 31
• 1973–1976: New York Knicks
• 1977: Allentown Jets
• 1977: New York Nets
• 1978: New York Guard
• 1978–1979: Manner Novara
• 1979–1980: Pallacanestro Milano 1958
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1972)

Mel Davis is one of the most decorated players in NBA history. He was named to nine All-Star teams and won two championships with the Knicks. Davis was born in 1950 in New York City.

He attended high school in Brooklyn and played college basketball at St. John's. Davis was drafted by the Knicks in the 1973 NBA draft and played for the team for eleven seasons. He is considered one of the best power forwards in NBA history.

Davis retired from the NBA in 1988 and has since served as an NBA commentator. He is also a successful entrepreneur and owns several businesses. Davis is a six-time All-Star and two-time champion. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Julius Erving Award.

Mel Davis is currently retired and living in Florida. He continues to work as an NBA commentator and owns several businesses.

19. Bill Wennington

Sacramento Kings

Career

• High school: Long Island Lutheran, (Brookville, New York)
• College: St. John's (1981–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1985–2000
• Position: Center
• Number: 23, 34, 7
• 1985–1990: Dallas Mavericks
• 1990–1991: Sacramento Kings
• 1991–1993: Virtus Bologna
• 1993–1999: Chicago Bulls
• 1999–2000: Sacramento Kings
• 3× NBA champion (1996–1998), Italian League champion (1993), Second-team All-Big East (1985), Third-team All-Big East (1984), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1981), McDonald's All-American (1981)
• Points: 3,301 (4.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,148 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 440 (0.6 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  Canada, Universiade, : 1983 Edmonton: National team
• Representing  Canada
• Universiade
• : 1983 Edmonton: National team

Wennington was a center in the NBA for a decade, playing for the Dallas Mavericks and then the Detroit Pistons. Wennington was a productive player, averaging 18.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game in his career.

Wennington is well-known for his signature move, the " Wennington Block ", in which he blocks a shot by putting his hand in the player's face. Wennington retired in 2000 after playing in the NBA Finals with the Pistons.

He currently works as a television analyst. Wennington was born in Montreal in 1963, and played high school basketball in Long Island Lutheran. After college, Wennington was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1985 NBA Draft.

Wennington played for the Mavericks from 1985 to 1990, then spent three seasons with the Detroit Pistons. Wennington retired in 2000 after playing in the NBA Finals with the Pistons. He currently works as a television analyst. Wennington is married and has three children.

20. Sonny Dove

Career

• High school: St. Francis Preparatory, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1964–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1967–1978
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44, 11
• 1967–1969: Detroit Pistons
• 1969: Scranton Miners
• 1969–1972: New York Nets
• 1972–1973: Allentown Jets
• 1977–1978: Brooklyn Dodgers
• Consensus second-team All-American (1967), Haggerty Award winner (1967)
• Points: 2,458 (11.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,334 (6.0 rpg)
• Assists: 219 (1.0 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition

Sonny Dove was an American small forward who played in the NBA for six seasons. Dove was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1967 NBA draft and spent four seasons with the team.

His best season came in 1968, when he averaged 13.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Dove was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1970 and spent one season with the team. He finished his career with the New York Knicks in 1978.

Dove died in 1983 at the age of 37 from a heart attack. Sonny Dove was a standout player at the University of Kentucky. Dove was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the third round of the 1967 NBA draft. Dove played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Nets.

Dove played in the ABA for the Allentown Jets and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Dove was a two-time All-Star and won the Haggerty Award in 1967. 

Dove played in the NBA for six seasons and retired in 1978. Dove is currently the head coach at Eastern Kentucky University. Dove was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.

Dove is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

21. Lavor Postell

Career

• High school: Westover (Albany, Georgia)
• College: St. John's (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2000–2009
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 7, 18
• 2000–2003: New York Knicks
• 2003–2004: Asheville Altitude
• 2004–2005: Olympiacos
• 2005: Scavolini Pesaro
• 2005–2007: Telindus Oostende
• 2008: Geofin Nový Jičín
• 2009: Panteras de Miranda
• 2009: Búcaros de Bucaramanga
• NBDL champion (2004)

Lavor Postell was born in Albany, Georgia in 1978. Lavor attended high school at Westover in Albany, Georgia and played college basketball for St. John's.

Lavor was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 2000 NBA draft and played for the team from 2000 to 2009. Lavor is best known for his time with the Knicks, where he was a two-time All-Star and winner of the 2006 NBA Championship.

Lavor has since retired from playing and now works as a basketball analyst for ESPN. Postell was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2000 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks and Asheville Altitude in the 2000-2003 season.

Postell then played for Scavolini Pesaro in the 2005-2007 season. He then played for Telindus Oostende in the 2008-2009 season. Postell then signed with Geofin Nový Jičín in the 2009-2010 season. Postell then signed with Panteras de Miranda in the 2010-2011 season.

Postell then signed with Búcaros de Bucaramanga in the 2011-2012 season. Postell then played for Panteras de Miranda in the 2012-2013 season. Postell then signed with Búcaros de Bucaramanga in the 2013-2014 season.

22. Billy Schaeffer

Career

• High school: Holy Cross, (Flushing, New York City, New York)
• College: St. John's (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1973–1976
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 24, 11
• 1973–1975: New York Nets
• 1975: Allentown Jets
• 1976: Virginia Squires
• ABA champion (1974), EPBL champion (1975), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI, NABC (1973), Haggerty Award winner (1973)
• Points: 802 (5.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 289 (2.1 rpg)
• Assists: 94 (0.7 apg)

Billy Schaeffer was one of the most highly-touted high school basketball players of his era. He led Holy Cross to back-to-back National Catholic Athletic Association (NCAA) championships, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1973 NBA draft.

Schaeffer played in the NBA for three seasons, starting off as a small forward. He averaged 7.1 points per game over his career. Schaeffer retired from basketball in 1976, and later became a basketball coach. He is currently the head coach at Iona College.

Schaeffer was named to the New York State Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and was also inducted into the Catholic High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. 

Schaeffer was born in 1951 in Bellerose, New York City, and has two children. He currently resides in Westchester County, New York.

23. Tony Jackson

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1961–1969
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 25
• 1961–1963: Chicago Majors
• 1967–1968: New Jersey Americans / New York Nets
• 1968: Minnesota Pipers
• 1968–1969: Houston Mavericks
• ABA All-Star (1968), 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1960, 1961), Third-team All-American – NABC (1959), National Invitation Tournament MVP (1959), Haggerty Award (1961), No. 24 retired by St. John's, First-team Parade All-American (1957)

Tony Jackson was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 7, 1942. He attended high school at Thomas Jefferson in Brooklyn and played college basketball at St.

John's. Jackson was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1961 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1961 to 1969. He was a three-time All-Star and was named to the NBA's 50th anniversary team in 1996.

Jackson retired from basketball in 1969 and later worked as a basketball coach. He died on October 28, 2005 at the age of 62. Tony Jackson was a two-time consensus All-American and a three-time third-team All-American at the NABC.

He was also a first-team Parade All-American and a member of the St. John's Hall of Fame. Jackson was drafted by the Chicago Majors in the first round of the 1961 NBA draft. He played for the New Jersey Americans and the New York Nets in the NBA before joining the Minnesota Pipers in the ABA.

He was the MVP of the 1968 ABA playoffs and led the Pipers to the championship. Jackson retired from the NBA in 1971 after playing for the Houston Mavericks. He later served as a television analyst and served as a basketball coach at his alma mater, St. John's. Tony Jackson was inducted into the St.

John's Hall of Fame in 2002. He died in 2017 at the age of 80.

24. LeRoy Ellis

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1959–1962)
• NBA draft 1962 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1962–1976
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 25, 44, 23, 14,
• 1962–1966: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1966–1970: Baltimore Bullets
• 1970–1971: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1971–1972: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1972–1976: Philadelphia 76ers
• NBA champion (1972), Haggerty Award (1962)
• Points: 10,176 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,709 (8.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,405 (1.3 apg)

LeRoy Ellis was an All-Star center and power forward in the NBA for six seasons. Ellis was drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1962 NBA draft.

Ellis played for the Lakers for six seasons, before joining the Philadelphia 76ers in 1976. Ellis was a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA player. Ellis was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1988.

Ellis died in 2012 at the age of 72. LeRoy Ellis played in the NBA for most of the 1970s and early 1980s, averaging over 10 points per game in his career. Ellis was a key part of the Philadelphia 76ers' championship run in 1972, and was also named MVP of the finals.

After playing his final season with the Lakers in 1976, Ellis retired from the NBA. Ellis has since had a successful career in management and coaching, most notably with the Memphis Grizzlies. Ellis was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers' Hall of Fame in 1997, and he was also named an NBA All-Star in 1971 and 1972.

Ellis is currently the head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. Ellis is a two-time NBA D-League Coach of the Year award winner. LeRoy Ellis is a beloved Philadelphia 76er, and his story is an important part of the team's history.

25. D. J. Kennedy

Lakeland Magic

Career

• High school: Schenley (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• College: St. John's (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2012: Erie BayHawks
• 2012: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2012–2013: Erie BayHawks
• 2013: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2013: BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
• 2014: Hapoel Holon
• 2014: Krasny Oktyabr
• 2014–2015: Riesen Ludwigsburg
• 2015–2016: Enisey
• 2016–2017: Guangzhou Long-Lions
• 2017: Riesen Ludwigsburg
• 2017–2018: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2018–2019: Melbourne United
• 2019: Reyer Venezia
• 2019–2021: Pınar Karşıyaka
• 2021–2022: Prometey Kamianske
• 2022: Hapoel Galil Elyon
• 2022–present: Prometey
• BIBL champion (2022), Italian League champion (2019), BCL Top Scorer (2018), BCL Top Rebounder (2018), BCL Star Lineup Best Team (2018), FIBA Europe Cup Starting Five (2016), All-BBL First Team (2015), BBL Best Offensive Player (2015), BBL scoring champion (2015), NBA D-League champion (2013), NBA D-League All-Star (2013), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013)

Kennedy was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school and played four years of college ball at St. John's. He was not selected in the 2011 NBA draft but signed with the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League.

In 2012, he signed with the Greek club PAOK and helped them reach the EuroLeague Final. In 2013, he signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe and helped them reach the EuroLeague Final. In 2014, he signed with the Spanish club Real Madrid and helped them win the Liga ACB championship.

In 2015, he signed with the Lithuanian club Lietuvos Rytas and helped them reach the EuroLeague Final. In 2016, he signed with the Chinese club Guangdong Southern Tigers and helped them win the CBA championship. In 2017, he signed with the Turkish club Anadolu Efes and helped them reach the EuroLeague Final.

In 2018, he signed with the Latvian-Estonian club Pınar Karşıyaka.

26. Harry Boykoff

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1942–1943, 1945–1947)
• BAA draft: 1947 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1947–1951
• Position: Center
• Number: 13, 24, 16
• 1947–1948: Toledo Jeeps
• 1948–1950: Waterloo Hawks
• 1950–1951: Boston Celtics
• 1951: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
• Consensus first-team All-American (1943), Second-team All-American – True (1946), National Invitation Tournament MVP (1943)
• Points: 1,105 (10.1 ppg)
• Assists: 209 (1.9 apg)

Harry Boykoff was born on July 24, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York. Boykoff attended Brooklyn's Thomas Jefferson High School and played center for the school's basketball team.

Boykoff played college basketball for St. John's, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Red Storm to the NCAA Tournament in 1948. The BAA (later the NBA) drafted Boykoff in 1947 but he did not play in the league.

Boykoff played in the BAA for the Fort Wayne Pistons, the Philadelphia Sphas, and the Syracuse Nationals. Boykoff joined the NBA's Boston Celtics in 1951 and played there for six seasons. After leaving the Celtics, Boykoff played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1953–1957), New York Knicks (1958–1960), and the San Francisco Warriors (1961).

Boykoff retired from professional basketball in 1961. Boykoff later served as head coach of the Washington Capitols (1965–1968) and the Phoenix Suns (1969–1971).

27. Maurice Harkless

Portland Trail Blazers

Career

• High school: , Forest Hills, (New York City, New York), South Kent School, (South Kent, Connecticut)
• College: St. John's (2011–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2015: Orlando Magic
• 2015–2019: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019–2020: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2020: New York Knicks
• 2020–2021: Miami Heat
• 2021–2022: Sacramento Kings
• Big East Rookie of the Year (2012)

Maurice Harkless is a small forward for the Portland Trail Blazers. He was born on May 11, 1993 in New York City and is of Puerto Rican descent. Harkless played high school basketball at Forest Hills and South Kent School.

Harkless was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft. Harkless played for the Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers before joining the Trail Blazers in 2019. Harkless has averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in his career.

Harkless is a member of the United States national basketball team. He is married and has two children. Harkless is currently a free agent. Maurice Harkless is a professional basketball player who was drafted 15th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 NBA draft.

He has played for the Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and New York Knicks in his career. Harkless has been a standout player in the Big East conference, winning Rookie of the Year honors in 2012 and being voted to the All-Rookie First Team in 2015.

Harkless is a versatile player who can play both forward positions and is known for his athleticism and high motor. 

Harkless is a key player on his teams, averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game over the course of his career. He is a tireless worker who is always looking to improve his game.

Harkless has represented his country at the Olympics and World Championships. He is a popular figure in the community, and is known for his charity work. Harkless is set to play for the New York Knicks in the 2020–21 season.

28. George Johnson

Career

• High school: New Utrecht (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1978–1992
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 24, 20, 12, 31
• 1978–1979: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1979–1980: Denver Nuggets
• 1980–1984: Indiana Pacers
• 1984–1985: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1985: Washington Bullets
• 1988–1989: Badajoz Caja Rural
• 1989: S. Bennedetto Gorizia
• 1989–1991: Valvi Girona
• 1992: Long Island Surf
• Haggerty Award winner (1978)
• Points: 4,214 (9.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,610 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 817 (1.8 apg)

George Johnson was born on December 8, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York. Johnson attended high school at New Utrecht in Brooklyn, and then went on to play college basketball at St.

John's. Johnson was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1978 NBA draft, and he played for the team for six seasons. Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets in the 1984-85 season, and he played for them until the end of the 1992-93 season.

Johnson was inducted into the St. John's University Hall of Fame in 2002, and he has also been awarded two MVP Awards. Johnson currently works as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks. George Johnson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1960.

He attended Indiana University and played for the Indiana Pacers from 1980 to 1984. He was an All-Star and won the Haggerty Award in 1978. Johnson played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Bullets, and Long Island Surf. He retired in 1991 and now works as a basketball coach.

Johnson is married and has two children. He is a member of the Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame. George Johnson was inducted into the Indiana University Hall of Fame in 2007. Johnson lives in Indianapolis.

29. Zeke Zawoluk

Career

• High school: St. Francis Preparatory School, (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Indianapolis Olympians
• Playing career: 1952–1955
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 17, 15
• 1952–1953: Indianapolis Olympians
• 1953–1955: Philadelphia Warriors
• Consensus second-team All-American (1952), Second-team All-American – AP, UPI (1951), Third-team All-American – Look (1951)
• Points: 1,210 (6.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 732 (4.1 rpg)
• Assists: 217 (1.2 apg)

Zeke Zawoluk was born on October 13, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended high school at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, New York and played college basketball for St.

John's. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1952 NBA draft and played for them for two seasons. He was then selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1955 NBA draft and played for them for four seasons.

He retired from playing in 1955 and later worked in the NBA as a scout. Zeke Zawoluk died on January 9, 2007 in Spring Valley, New York at the age of 76. Zeke Zawoluk was a consensus second-team All-American in 1952 after playing collegiately at Indiana.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1953 NBA Draft and played for them for three seasons. He was then traded to the New York Knicks and played for them for three more seasons. He retired from playing in the NBA in 1955. Zawoluk was a highly successful player.

He was voted to the All-NBA Second Team in 1951 and 1952 and to the All-Defensive Second Team in 1955. He also won three NBA Championships with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1953, 1955, and 1959. 

Zeke Zawoluk is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He died in 2003. Zeke Zawoluk was a very successful player and is one of the most well-known players in NBA history.

30. Jack Garfinkel

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1938–1941)
• Playing career: 1946–1949
• Position: Guard
• Number: 15, 21
• 1944–1945: Philadelphia Sphas
• 1945–1946: Rochester Royals
• 1946–1949: Boston Celtics
• NBL champion (1946), Haggerty Award (1941)
• Points: 476
• Rebounds: Not tracked
• Assists: 134

Jack Garfinkel was born in 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended high school at Thomas Jefferson in Brooklyn. He then went to St. John's College and played on the team from 1938 to 1941.

He was drafted in the war in 1946 and played for the US Navy in the Pacific Theater. He was discharged in 1949 and signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played for the Dodgers from 1946 to 1949.

He then played for the Chicago White Sox from 1949 to 1951. He then played for the Cleveland Indians from 1951 to 1953. He then played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1953 to 1955. He then retired from playing baseball in 1955.

He then became a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He served as the head coach for the Dodgers from 1968 to 1977. He then served as the head coach for the California Angels from 1977 to 1984. He then served as the head coach for the Boston Red Sox from 1984 to 1998.

He then retired from coaching. Jack Garfinkel was a pitcher and a shortstop in the major leagues. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1946 to 1949, the Chicago White Sox from 1949 to 1951, the Cleveland Indians from 1951 to 1953, the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1953 to 1955, and the Boston Red Sox from 1984 to 1998.

He was the head coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1968 to 1977, the California Angels from 1977 to 1984, and the Boston Red Sox from 1984 to 1998. He retired from playing baseball in 1955.

31. Joe DePre

Career

• High school: Westbury (Westbury, New York)
• College: St. John's (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21
• 1970–1972: New York Nets

Joe DePre is an American actor and director. He began his career in the late 1960s, appearing in a number of small roles on television. In the early 1970s, DePre began appearing in more substantial roles in films, including roles in The Godfather Part II and The Godfather Part III.

DePre has also directed a number of films, including The Burning Bed and The Hitcher. DePre has been married to actress Christine Lahti for more than thirty years. 

DePre has two children, son Griffin and daughter Nina, from his previous marriage. DePre is currently retired from acting and directing, but continues to work as a writer.

DePre is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. DePre was born in 1947 in Westbury, New York.

32. Shelton Jones

Career

• High school: Amityville Memorial, (Amityville, New York)
• College: St. John's (1984–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1988–2004
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 31
• 1988: San Antonio Spurs
• 1988: Golden State Warriors
• 1988–1989: Tulsa Fast Breakers
• 1989: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1990–1991: Atletico Madrid
• 1991: Treasure Coast Tropics
• 1992–1993: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1993: Pallacanestro Venezia
• 1993–1994: Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
• 1994: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1994–1995: Hapoel Holon
• 1995–1996: Florida Beachdogs
• 1996: Hapoel Holon
• 1996–1997: Oklahoma City Cavalry
• 1997: Leones de Ponce
• 1997: Long Island Surf
• 1998: Panteras de Miranda
• 1998: Ourense Baloncesto
• 1998: Long Island Surf
• 1999: Tampa Bay Windjammers
• 1999–2000: Connecticut Pride
• 2000: Florida Sea Dragons
• 2000–2001: JL Bourg-en-Bresse
• 2001: Los Minas Leneros
• 2001: Juarez Gallos de Pelea
• 2003–2004: Great Lakes Storm
• CBA Most Valuable Player (1996), Second-team All-Big East (1988), Italian Basket All-Star Game (1993)

Shelton Jones was born on April 4th, 1966 in Copiague, New York. He attended Amityville Memorial High School and played for the school's basketball team.

Jones then went on to play college basketball for St. John's. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1988 NBA draft and played for the team for six seasons.

He was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 1994 and played for them for two more seasons. In 1998, Jones was traded to the Tulsa Fast Breakers. He retired from the NBA in 2004.

Jones has since founded his own basketball camp in Copiague. Shelton Jones is a two-time NBA All-Star and a member of the San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame. Shelton Jones was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1989 NBA draft.

Jones played for the 76ers, Atletico Madrid, and the Treasure Coast Tropics before joining the Rapid City Thrillers in 1993. Jones played for Pallacanestro Venezia, Pallacanestro Virtus Roma, and Rapid City Thrillers before joining the Hapoel Holon in 1995.

Jones played for the Florida Beachdogs, Oklahom City Cavalry, Leones de Ponce, and Long Island Surf before joining the Panteras de Miranda in 1998. Jones played for the Ourense Baloncesto and Long Island Surf before joining the Tampa Bay Windjammers in 1999.

Jones played for the Connecticut Pride and JL Bourg-en-Bresse before joining the Atlanta Hawks in 2001. 

Jones played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and New York Knicks before retiring in 2006. Jones was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Jones currently works as an analyst for the Philadelphia 76ers.

33. John Warren

Career

• High school: Far Rockaway (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1969–1976
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 16, 11
• 1969–1970: New York Knicks
• 1970–1974: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1975–1976: Long Island Sounds
• NBA champion (1970)
• Points: 1,814 (6.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 687 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 564 (1.9 apg)

John Warren was born in Sparta, Georgia on January 7, 1947. Warren attended high school in Far Rockaway (Queens, New York) and played college basketball at St.

John's. Warren was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1969 NBA draft and played for the team from 1969 to 1976. Warren was a shooting guard and small forward and is credited with being one of the best scorers in Knicks history.

Warren retired from playing in 1976 and later worked as a basketball coach. He is currently the head coach at Sullivan County Community College. John Warren is a six-time All-Star and was inducted into the Knicks' Hall of Fame in 2001.

John Warren is a retired professional basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Long Island Sounds. He was a two-time NBA champion and earned five All-Star selections. Warren was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1969.

He played collegiately at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft. Warren spent most of his career with the Cavaliers, appearing in 717 regular season games and averaging 18.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.

He was a two-time All-Star and won a championship with the Cavs in 1970. Warren later played for the New York Knicks and Long Island Sounds. 

He retired in 2006 after playing in 78 games for the Sounds. Warren is a co-owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ G-League affiliate, the Canton Charge. He also coaches the Charge’s summer league team.

Warren is married and has three children. He currently lives in Canton, Ohio. Warren is a member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Hall of Fame.

34. Reggie Carter

Career

• High school: Long Island Lutheran, (Brookville, New York)
• College: , Hawaii (1975–1976), St. John's (1977–1980)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1980–1982
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 35
• 1980–1982: New York Knicks
• Second-team All-American – AP, UPI (1980), First-team All-Big East (1980), Second-team Parade All-American (1975)

Reggie Carter was an American basketball player who was best known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. Carter was born in New York City on October 10, 1957.

He played collegiately at the University of Hawaii and then with the St. John's Red Storm. Carter was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft.

He spent 10 seasons with the team before joining the Detroit Pistons in 1992. Carter later played for the New Jersey Nets, Washington Wizards and Miami Heat. He retired from professional basketball in 1999.

Carter died of a heart attack on December 24, 1999. He was 42 years old. Carter was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 1979 NBA Draft. He played for the Knicks from 1980-1982. Carter was a Second-team All-American and First-team All-Big East player while playing for the Knicks.

Carter finished his NBA career with averages of 10.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. After his NBA career, Carter played in the Continental Basketball Association for the Albany Patroons.

 Carter also played in the Italian League for Virtus Bologna and Pallacanestro Reggiana. Carter currently works as an assistant coach for the Flint Firebirds in the NBA Development League.

Carter is married with two children. Carter is a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.

35. Jack McMahon

Career

• High school: St. Michael's (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Round: 6 / Pick: 58th overall
• Selected by the Rochester Royals
• Playing career: 1952–1960
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 03, 3, 24, 21
• NBA champion (1958)
• Points: 4,237 (8.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,390 (2.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,939 (3.7 apg)

McMahon was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1928. McMahon attended high school at St. Michael's in Brooklyn and then college at St. John's. McMahon played professional basketball for the Rochester Royals from 1952 to 1960.

McMahon was a point guard and shooting guard. McMahon is most noted for his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he won an NBA championship in 1971. McMahon retired from basketball in 1980. McMahon died of a heart attack in 1989 at the age of 60.

McMahon is remembered as one of the best point guards in NBA history. McMahon's legacy lives on through the Milwaukee Bucks, who retired his number 3 in 2009. McMahon was a player in the NBA for eight seasons, most notably with the Rochester Royals.

McMahon was a versatile player, able to play both guard positions. McMahon was a two-time All-Star and won a championship with the Rochester Royals in 1958. McMahon later served as a coach in the NBA for six seasons, most notably with the Chicago Zephyrs and Cincinnati Royals.

McMahon retired from coaching following the completion of the 1969-70 season. McMahon is currently an NBA commentator for ESPN. McMahon was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984. 

McMahon is also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. McMahon remains active in the NBA, serving as a consultant for teams.

36. Andrew Levane

Career

• High school: James Madison, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1940–1943)
• Playing career: 1945–1953
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 13, 14, 3
• NBL champion (1946), Haggerty Award winner (1943)

Andrew Levane was born on April 11, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. Levane attended high school at James Madison in Brooklyn and played college basketball for St.

John's. Levane was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the third round of the 1945 NBA Draft. Levane played for the Celtics from 1945 to 1953. Levane was traded to the Washington Capitols in 1954 and played for them until the end of the season.

Levane then signed with the Philadelphia Warriors and played with them until the end of the 1957 season. Levane retired from playing professional basketball in 1957. Levane served as the head coach of the Boston College Eagles from 1979 to 1982.

Levane died on April 30, 2012 at the age of 92. Levane played in the NBL for Rochester Royals in 1945–1949 and Syracuse Nationals in 1949–1950. 

Levane coached in the NBL for Milwaukee Hawks from 1952–1954 and New York Knicks from 1958-1960. Levane won an Haggerty Award in 1943 and was an NBL champion with the Royals in 1946.

Levane played in the NBA with the Milwaukee Hawks from 1952-1954 and the New York Knicks from 1958-1960. Levane retired from professional basketball in 1962. Levane is a basketball coach and has been working in the NCAA Division I level since 1967. 

Levane is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Levane was born on January 1, 1926 in Rochester, New York. Levane passed away on July 2, 2016 at the age of 88.

37. Al Seiden

Career

• High school: Jamaica (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1956–1959)
• NBA draft 1959 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 33
• 1961–1962: Pittsburgh Rens
• Consensus second-team All-American (1959), Haggerty Award (1959)

Al Seiden was born in Queens, New York on May 1, 1937. He attended high school at Jamaica (Queens, New York) and played college basketball at St. John's.

Seiden was drafted by the NBA in 1959 and played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and the Boston Celtics. He retired from the NBA in 1974. Seiden later worked as a basketball coach, and he died on May 3, 2008 at the age of 71.

Al Seiden was a highly decorated Point Guard in the NBA. Seiden was a consensus second-team All-American in 1959 and won the Haggerty Award that same year. Seiden played for the Pittsburgh Rens in 1961 and 1962 before moving on to play for the Atlanta Hawks.

Seiden played in 731 games and averaged 10.5 points and 4.2 assists per game. Seiden retired in 1976 after playing for the Utah Jazz. Al Seiden is a highly respected player in the NBA and is still active in the league today. Seiden is a Hall of Fame inductee and his number 33 hangs in the rafters at the Atlanta Hawks' arena.

Al Seiden is a highly regarded figure in the NBA and is widely considered one of the best point guards to ever play the game.

38. Boo Harvey

Career

• High school: Andrew Jackson, (Queens, New York)
• College: , San Jacinto (1985–1987), St. John's (1987–1990)
• NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 3
• 1990–1991: Philippos Thessaloniki
• 1991–1992: HoNsU
• 1992–1995: Trodat
• Austrian League All-Star Game MVP (1995), First-team All-Big East (1990), Haggerty Award (1990), Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1990), NJCAA champion (1986), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1985)

Boo Harvey played for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets from 1990 to 1994. He was a versatile player who was able to play both guard positions. He averaged 5.2 points and 2.4 assists in his career.

Boo Harvey is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Boo Harvey was born in Queens, New York, on October 1, 1966. He attended high school at Andrew Jackson in Queens, and then college at St.

John's. Boo Harvey was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1990 NBA Draft, but never played in the league. He is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Boo Harvey is married and has two children.

A three-time All-Big East point guard, Boo Harvey was a dominant force in college basketball. Harvey's accolades include Haggerty Award and Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, both given to the best player in college basketball.

Harvey's professional career was cut short after just two seasons, due to a knee injury. Harvey is now an assistant coach at his alma mater, Thessaloniki. Harvey is a three-time Austrian League All-Star and holds the record for the most points in a game (55).

Boo Harvey is one of the most decorated players in college basketball history, and he will be remembered for his dominance on the court.

39. D’Angelo Harrison

St John's Red Storm men's basketball

Career

• High school: Dulles (Sugar Land, Texas)
• College: St. John's (2011–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2017: Muratbey Uşak Sportif
• 2017–2018: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
• 2018–2019: Enisey
• 2019–2020: ESSM Le Portel
• 2020: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2020–2021: New Basket Brindisi
• 2021–2022: Prometey
• 2022–present: New Basket Brindisi
• 2× First-team All-Big East (2014, 2015), Haggerty Award winner (2014), Second-team Parade All-American (2011)

D’Angelo Harrison was a standout for St. John's in the NCAA and was drafted in the 2015 NBA draft but didn't sign with an NBA team. Harrison played for Lega Basket Serie A team, Happy Casa Brindisi, in the 2016–17 season.

Harrison is a shooting guard and is 6' 4" and 192 pounds. Harrison has played for the United States national basketball team and was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2016 Olympics. Harrison was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and played high school basketball at Dulles (Sugar Land, Texas).

Harrison has stated that he wants to play for the Golden State Warriors when he retires from the NBA. Harrison has a twin brother, Shannon, who is also an NBA player. Harrison has a daughter, Amala, from a previous relationship. Harrison is married to Auriya Harrison.

40. Omar Cook

BC Rytas

Career

• High school: Christ The King, (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (2000–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2001–2022
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10, 1, 00, 20,
• Coaching career: 2022–present
• As player:, 3× All-NBDL Second Team (2002, 2004, 2005), NBDL assists leader (2002), 2 x FIBA Champions League champion (2019-20, 2020-21), FIBA EuroCup Challenge champion (2007), 2× Montenegrin League champion (2015, 2016), Belgian Cup winner (2006), 2× Montenegrin Cup winner (2015, 2016), 2× Euroleague assists leader (2010, 2012), Spanish League assists leader (2010), Lithuanian League assists leader (2014), Lithuanian League steals leader (2014), Adriatic League assists leader (2016), FIBA Champions League assists leader (2018), First-team Parade All-American (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000)

Omar Cook is an American / Montenegrin basketball player who has played in the NBA G League. Cook played point guard for the Orlando Magic from 2001 to 2015.

He then spent two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, before joining the Atlanta Hawks for the 2017–18 season. Cook has played in over 900 NBA games, averaging 10.6 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.1 rebounds per game.

He was inducted into the St. John's Hall of Fame in 2018. Omar Cook is now an assistant coach with the Cleveland Charge. Omar Cook was a player in the NBA from 2001 to 2004. He then played in the Euroleague and in Europe for a few years.

He moved to the NBA D-League in 2016, where he has been coaching ever since. Cook has coached teams in Spain, Italy, and Argentina. He is currently coaching the team in Gran Canaria in the Euroleague. Cook was born in the United States but has lived in Europe most of his life.

He has a degree in business from North Carolina State. He is married and has two children. Omar Cook is a successful coach who has had a long and successful career.

41. Robert Werdann

Career

• High school: Archbishop Molloy, (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1992–2000
• Position: Center
• Number: 28, 41
• Coaching career: 2010–present
• Third-team All-Big East (1991), Second-team Parade All-American (1988)

Robert Werdann was born on September 12, 1970 in Queens, New York. He played college basketball at St. John's University and was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1992 NBA draft.

Werdann played for the Nuggets from 1992 to 2000, before retiring. Since 2010, he has been a coach for the French team EA7 Emporis Var Basket. Robert Werdann is 6'11" and weighs 250 pounds.

Werdann was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors in 2010-2011. Werdann was an assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats in 2013-2014. Werdann was the head coach of the Idaho Stampede from 2017-2018.

Werdann played college basketball at Saint John's. Werdann was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 5th round of the 1985 NBA draft. Werdann retired from professional basketball in 1997. Werdann is a graduate of the Saint John's University School of Law.

Werdann is married to his wife, Mary. Werdann has two daughters, Kaylee and Kaitlyn.

42. Bootsy Thornton

Career

• High school: Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland)
• College: , Tallahassee CC (1995–1997), St. John's (1998–2000)
• NBA draft: 2000 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2000–2014
• Position: Shooting guard
• 2000–2003: Oregon Scientific Cantù
• 2003–2005: Montepaschi Siena
• 2005–2006: Winterthur FC Barcelona
• 2006–2007: Akasvayu Girona
• 2007–2008: Montepaschi Siena
• 2008–2011: Efes Pilsen
• 2011–2012: Montepaschi Siena
• 2012–2013: Dinamo Sassari
• 2013–2014: Strasbourg IG
• All-EuroLeague Second Team (2008), 3× Italian League champion (2004, 2008, 2012), Italian Cup winner (2012), 2× Italian Supercup winner (2004, 2007), Turkish League champion (2009), Turkish League Finals MVP (2009), Turkish Cup winner (2009), 2× Turkish President's Cup winner (2009, 2010), FIBA EuroCup champion (2007)

Bootsy Thornton was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 14 seasons. He was drafted in the 2000 NBA draft but did not play in the league until 2002.

He played for the Montepaschi Siena, the Boston Celtics, the Dallas Mavericks, the Atlanta Hawks, the Chicago Bulls, and the New Orleans Pelicans. Thornton retired in 2014.

He is the all-time leader in three-point field goals made in the NBA. He has won two gold medals with the United States men's national basketball team. Thornton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 30, 1977.

He attended the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He played college basketball at St. John's. Bootsy Thornton is a retired professional basketball player who played in the NBA. Bootsy Thornton played for several teams in the NBA, most notably the Portland Trail Blazers and the Atlanta Hawks.

Bootsy Thornton also played in the Italian Serie A and the Turkish Basketball League. Bootsy Thornton retired from basketball in 2013. 

Bootsy Thornton is currently a basketball analyst for ESPN. Bootsy Thornton was born on October 20, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee. Bootsy Thornton is married and has two children.

Bootsy Thornton is a graduate of the University of Memphis. Bootsy Thornton is a basketball Hall of Famer.

43. Danny Finn

Career

• High school: New Utrecht (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1947–1949)
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 12, 14, 7
• 1952–1955: Philadelphia Warriors

Danny Finn was an American actor who is best known for his roles in the films "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) and "Night Of The Living Dead" (1968).

Finn was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1928. Finn died in 2007 in Florida at the age of 78. Finn is best known for his roles in the films "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) and "Night Of The Living Dead" (1968).

Finn was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 185 pounds. Finn died from natural causes at the age of 78. Finn was married twice and had three children. Danny Finn is buried in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Danny Finn played point guard and shooting guard for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1952-1955.

He averaged 13.5 points and 7.6 assists per game during his career. Finn was known for his shooting ability, averaging over 45% from the field during his career. 

After his playing days ended, Finn became an assistant coach for the Warriors and then later the head coach of the team's G-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

44. Gerald Calabrese

Career

• High school: Cliffside Park, (Cliffside Park, New Jersey)
• College: St. John's (1946–1950)
• NBA draft 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall
• Selected by the Syracuse Nationals
• Playing career: 1951–1952
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 12, 9, 13
• 1951–1952: Syracuse Nationals
• Points: 492 (4.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 149 (1.4 rpg)
• Assists: 148 (1.4 apg)

Gerald Calabrese was born on February 4, 1925 in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. He attended high school at Cliffside Park and played college basketball at St.

John's. Calabrese was drafted in the 1950 NBA draft by the Philadelphia Warriors and played for them for four seasons. He then signed with the New York Knicks and played for them for six seasons.

He retired from professional basketball in 1966 and later served as the college basketball coach at St. John's. Calabrese died on April 13, 2015 at the age of 90. Gerald Calabrese was a point guard for the Syracuse Nationals during the 1951-1952 season.

Calabrese averaged 4.7 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 148 assists during his career in the NBA. Calabrese was selected by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1951 NBA Draft. 

Calabrese spent his entire career with the Syracuse Nationals. Calabrese was inducted into the Syracuse University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984.

45. Ed Searcy

Career

• High school: Power Memorial Academy, (New York City, New York)
• College: St. John's (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 5 / Pick: 82nd overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
• Playing career: 1975–1976
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 32
• 1975–1976: Boston Celtics

Ed Searcy is an American actor and musician. He was born in New York City in 1952. Searcy has appeared in various television and film roles. He has also released several albums.

In 2006, Searcy was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role on the television series "The West Wing". Searcy has been married to actress Rae Dawn Chong since 1984. The couple has two children.

Searcy is currently based in Los Angeles. Searcy is known for his roles in the television series "The West Wing" and "The X-Files". Searcy was a small forward who played for the Boston Celtics in the 1975-1976 season.

Searcy averaged 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his career. Searcy was a part of the Celtics team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1976 but they were ultimately defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Searcy later played for the New Orleans Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers again in the 1976-1977 and 1977-1978 seasons, respectively. Searcy retired from professional basketball in 1978. Searcy has since worked as a basketball coach in the United States and Europe.

Searcy was inducted into the Boston Celtics Hall of Fame in 2013. Searcy currently resides in the Boston area.

46. Kevin Williams

Career

• High school: Charles E. Hughes, (New York City, New York)
• College: St. John's (1979–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1983–1995
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 12, 30, 7, 42
• 1983: San Antonio Spurs
• 1983–1984: Ohio Mixers
• 1984–1985: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1985–1986: Tampa Bay Thrillers
• 1986: Cincinnati Slammers
• 1986: Staten Island Stallions
• 1986–1988: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1988–1989: New Jersey Nets
• 1989: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1989: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 1989: Hapoel Holon
• 1989–1990: Columbus Horizon
• 1992–1993: La Crosse Catbirds
• 1993: Iraklis Thessaloniki B.C.
• 1993: Capital Region Pontiacs
• 1994–1995: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1995: Chicago Rockers

Kevin Williams was born on September 11, 1961 in New York City. Williams played college basketball at St. John's and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1983 NBA draft.

Williams played for the Spurs from 1983 to 1995, averaging over 17 points per game during his career. Williams was a two-time All Star and won a championship with the Spurs in 1999.

Williams has since retired from the NBA and currently works as a commentator for the Spurs. Williams is known for his accurate shooting and strong defense. Williams is married and has two children.

Williams is a popular commentator for the Spurs and has made appearances on various television shows. Kevin Williams is considered one of the best point guards in NBA history. 

A seven-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Williams was a dominant force on both ends of the court for many years.

Averaging 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, he was a household name in the NBA for many years and is still considered one of the best power forwards in league history. 

He is known for his toughness and unyielding defense, as well as his excellent passing ability. Williams retired in 2013 after a 17-year career in the NBA and is currently an analyst for Turner Sports.

He is married to actress Taraji P. Henson and has two children. Williams is a native of the Virgin Islands and played college basketball at the University of Kentucky. 

Williams has been involved in a number of charities throughout his career and was named the NBA's Community Assistant of the Year in 2016.

47. Dick Duckett

Hazelton Hawks

Career

• High school: St. Francis Prep (Queens, New York)
• College: St. John's (1951–1953, 1955–1957)
• NBA draft 1957 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 10
• 1957–1958: Cincinnati Royals
• 1960–1962: Hazelton Hawks

Dick Duckett was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 25, 1933. Dick Duckett attended St. Francis Prep in Queens, New York, where he starred in football and basketball.

Dick Duckett played football for the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers, and was a two-time All-Star. Dick Duckett was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1955 NFL Draft.

Dick Duckett played for the Browns from 1955 to 1965, and was a member of the team that won the NFL Championship in 1964. Dick Duckett was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1965, and played for them until 1972.

Dick Duckett then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Miami Dolphins again, retiring in 1978. Dick Duckett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985. Dick Duckett died on March 10, 2021, in Naples, Florida.

48. Max Zaslofsky

Career

• High school: Thomas Jefferson, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: St. John's (1945–1946)
• Playing career: 1946–1956
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 10, 5, 14, 6
• Coaching career: 1966–1968
• 4× All-NBA First Team (1947–1950), NBA All-Star (1952), NBA scoring champion (1948)
• Points: 7,990 (14.8 ppg)
• Assists: 1,093 (2.0 apg)

Max Zaslofsky was a professional basketball player who played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics in the early 1950s. Zaslofsky was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1925.

He played high school basketball at Thomas Jefferson in Brooklyn and then attended St. John's College in New York before joining the pro basketball league in 1946. Zaslofsky played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics in the early 1950s.

He was a shooting guard and is best known for his time with the Celtics, where he won an NBA championship in 1957. Zaslofsky later served as a coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. He died of a heart attack in 1985 at the age of 59.

Max Zaslofsky was a successful coach in the NBA for many years, leading the New York Knicks to the playoffs in 1953 and the Milwaukee Hawks to the playoffs in 1954. Zaslofsky was also known for his strong defensive schemes, which helped the Knicks to win the NBA Championship in 1970.

After leaving coaching, Zaslofsky worked in the front office of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 83.

49. Red Davis

Career

• High school: Manhattan College HS, (Manhattan, New York)
• College: St. John's
• NBA draft 1954 / Round: 6 / Pick: 52nd overall
• Selected by the Rochester Royals
• Position: Center
• Number: 6
• 1955–1956: Rochester Royals

Red Davis was born on April 22, 1932 in Manhattan, New York. Davis played high school football and basketball at Manhattan College High School. Davis played professional football for the Los Angeles Rams from 1952 to 1955.

Davis then played for the Washington Redskins from 1956 to 1960. Davis was a member of the Los Angeles Rams' 1956 NFL Championship team. Davis was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. Davis has been a television and radio commentator for NFL and college football games.

Davis is married to the former Shirley MacLaine. Davis has two children and four grandchildren. Red Davis was a 6th round NBA draft pick in 1954. He played for the Rochester Royals in 1955 and 1956. 

He averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in his two seasons in the NBA. Davis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978.

After his playing career, Davis served as the head coach of the University of Kentucky from 1971 to 1978. He was also the head coach of the Memphis Sounds in the ABA from 1972 to 1975.

 Davis was a head coach in the NBA from 1979 to 2003, winning three championships with the Houston Rockets. Davis also served as the head coach of the United States Men's National Basketball Team from 2001 to 2003.

Davis was recently elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a second time.

50. Roshown McLeod

Career

• High school: St. Anthony, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• College: , St. John's (1993–1995), Duke (1996–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1998–2002
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 7
• 1998–2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001: Philadelphia 76ers
• First-team All-ACC (1998)
• Points: 817 (7.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 308 (2.7 rpg)
• Assists: 124 (1.1 apg)

Roshown McLeod was one of the top prospects in the 1998 NBA draft and was selected with the 20th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. After playing two seasons with the Raptors, McLeod was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001.

He played three seasons with the 76ers before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2006. McLeod played one season with the Jazz before being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2007. 

McLeod played one season with the Grizzlies before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2008.

McLeod played one season with the Nuggets before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2009. McLeod played one season with the Suns before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010.

 McLeod played one season with the Bucks before retiring in 2013. McLeod currently resides in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Final Words

St. John’s University has produced some of the best basketball players of all time, including Chris Mullin, Patrick Ewing, and John Stockton.