St Louis University Basketball has a proud history of success. From the program’s founding in 1906 to its recent success under legendary coach Rick Majerus, the Billikens have long been a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA.
With Majerus at the helm, SLU achieved its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 12 years in 2012, a testament to his coaching acumen and the hard work of his players. The Billikens are sure to continue their success as they look to make their mark in college basketball.
1. Larry Hughes
Point guard
Career
- High school: Christian Brothers College, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1997–1998)
- NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1998–2012
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 21, 20, 32, 0
- 1998–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2000–2002: Golden State Warriors
- 2002–2005: Washington Wizards
- 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2008–2009: Chicago Bulls
- 2009–2010: New York Knicks
- 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2011–2012: Orlando Magic
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2005), NBA steals leader (2005), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1998), First-team All-Conference USA (1998), McDonald's All-American (1997), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (1997)
- Points: 10,242 (14.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 3,039 (4.2 rpg)
- Assists: 2,290 (3.1 apg)
Larry Hughes was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 21.0 points per game over his career. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1998 and played for them until 2012.
Hughes is notable for scoring 80 points against the New York Knicks on February 18, 2003 - one of just two times he scored that many Points in a single game.
In 2006, Hughes signed with the Indiana Pacers but only lasted one season before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers where he retired at the end of that year due to injuries (he would later come out of retirement).
After retiring from basketball, Hughes has worked as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of The NBA Playoffs and College Basketball games respectively and also starred in his own reality show called "Larry's Game".
Larry Hughes was a four-time All-Defensive First Team player in the NBA and is also one of only two players to ever lead the league in steals. Hughes played his entire career with the Golden State Warriors, where he helped them win back-to-back championships in 2002 and 2003.
After spending time with the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, Hughes retired from professional basketball following the 2010 season.
Larry Hughes has been named to numerous postseason award ballots including both Second Team All-NBA (2006) as well as Third Team selections (2009).
He currently serves as an assistant coach for UC Santa Barbara's men's team where he helps guide future stars such as Kris Dunn and Jordan Bachynski through their college careers.
Also Played For: washington wizards, cleveland cavaliers
2. Jordan Goodwin
Career
- High school: Althoff Catholic, (Belleville, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (2017–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Capital City Go-Go
- 2021–present: Washington Wizards
- 2022–present: →Capital City Go-Go
- 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020, 2021), 2× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2020, 2021)
Jordan Goodwin was a standout player for Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois. He averaged 18 points, five rebounds and four assists during his senior year and led the school to its first-ever state title game appearance.
After graduating from high school, Goodwin played two seasons of college basketball at Washington before being drafted by the Wizards in the 2017 NBA Draft.
As a rookie point guard, he has started all 82 games for Washington this season and is averaging 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 43% from three-point range.
Jordan Goodwin is one of just 24 players in NBA history to have recorded 1 000 career assists after joining the league as a rookie point guard – an achievement that positions him as one of the most versatile playmakers in the NBA today.
3. Ed Macauley
Center
Career
- High school: St. Louis University HS, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1945–1949)
- BAA draft 1949 / Pick: Territorial
- Selected by the St. Louis Bombers
- Playing career: 1949–1959
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 50, 22, 20
- Coaching career: 1958–1960
- As player:, NBA champion (1958), 7× NBA All-Star (1951–1957), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1951), 3× All-NBA First Team (1951–1953), All-NBA Second Team (1954), No. 22 retired by Boston Celtics, Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1948), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1948, 1949), Third-team All-American – Helms (1947), 3× First-team All-MVC (1947–1949), No. 50 retired by Saint Louis Billikens, , As coach:, , 2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (1959, 1960)
- Points: 11,234 (17.5 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,324 (7.5 rpg)
- Assists: 2,079 (3.2 apg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as player
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
Ed Macauley was born on March 22, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended high school at Saint Louis University HS and played basketball for the Saint Louis Bombers of the BAA (now NBA) from 1949 to 1959.
In 1959, he was drafted by the St. Louis Bombers and played alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West during their legendary careers with the team.
After retiring as a player, Macauley served as president of basketball operations for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1988 to 1991 before becoming head coach of his alma mater Saint Louis in 1993 until his retirement in 2001.
Ed Macauley passed away on November 8th 2011 at age 83 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease Ed Macauley was a player in the NBA for 14 seasons, and served as head coach of the St. Louis Hawks for just one season before retiring in 1960.
Ed Macauley is most famous for being an all-star player with the Boston Celtics, winning three championships during his career. After retirement from playing, Ed Macauley spent several years coaching at various levels before joining the Atlanta Hawks staff in 1968.
Also Played For: boston celtics
4. Kevin Lisch
Career
- High school: Althoff Catholic (Belleville, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (2005–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–2020
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- Coaching career: 2020–present
- As player:, NBL champion (2010), NBL Grand Final MVP (2010), 2× NBL MVP (2012, 2016), NBL Best Defensive Player (2016), 3× All-NBL First Team (2012, 2013, 2016), All-NBL Second Team (2017), NBL scoring champion (2012), French Cup champion (2014), BSN champion (2013), BSN Finals MVP (2013), 2× Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2008, 2009), 2× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2007, 2008), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2006), , As coach:, , NBL champion (2022)
Kevin Lisch is an assistant coach for the Sydney Kings in the NBL. Lisch played in the NBA from 2009 to 2020, and spent time with the Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
Lisch has been a coach since 2020, most recently with the Sydney Kings. Lisch was born in Belleville, Illinois, in 1986. Lisch played high school basketball at Althoff Catholic before attending Saint Louis University.
Lisch was undrafted out of college and played in the NBA for nine seasons. Lisch has coached in various leagues around the world, most recently with the Sydney Kings. Lisch is married and has two children. Lisch is a ambassador for ReachOut Australia, which helps people with mental health issues.
Kevin Lisch played basketball for Perth Wildcats from 2009 to 2013 and was a three time NBL MVP. He was also a French Cup champion and a 2x NBL scoring champion.
He then moved to Nanterre and played for JSF Nanterre in 2013-2014. In 2014-2015, he played for CAI Zaragoza. Lisch then moved to the Illawarra Hawks in 2015-2016 and won the 2016 NBL championship. In 2016-2020, he coached Sydney Kings as an assistant.
Also Played For: perth wildcats
5. Anthony Bonner
Career
- High school: Vashon (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1986–1990)
- NBA draft 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
- Selected by the Sacramento Kings
- Playing career: 1990–2006
- Position: Power forward / Small forward
- Number: 24, 4
- 1990–1993: Sacramento Kings
- 1993–1995: New York Knicks
- 1995–1996: Virtus Bologna
- 1996: Orlando Magic
- 1996–1997: PAOK Thessaloniki
- 1997–1998: Galatasaray
- 1998: Brujos de Guayama
- 1998–1999: Tau Cerámica
- 1999–2000: Breogán
- 2000: Brujos de Guayama
- 2000–2001: Breogán
- 2001–2002: UNICS Kazan
- 2002: Leones de Ponce
- 2002–2003: CB Valladolid
- 2003: Leones de Ponce
- 2003–2004: Great Lakes Storm
- 2004–2005: Leones de Ponce
- 2005–2006: Peñarol de Mar del Plata
- 2006: Brujos de Guayama
- 2006: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2006: Maratonistas de Coamo
- NCAA rebounding leader (1990), 2× First-team All-MCC (1989, 1990), CBA All-Star Game (2004), No. 34 jersey retired by Saint Louis Billikens
- Points: 2,199 (6.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,726 (5.4 rpg)
- Assists: 442 (1.4 apg)
Anthony Bonner was a power forward and small forward who played in the NBA for 18 seasons. Bonner was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 1990 and spent his first three seasons with the team.
In 1993, Bonner was traded to the New York Knicks and spent three seasons there. In 1995, Bonner was traded to Virtus Bologna where he spent one season. In 1996, Bonner was traded to the Sacramento Kings where he spent the rest of his career.
Bonner was a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection. After retiring from the NBA, Bonner became a basketball coach.
Bonner was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Vashon, Washington. Bonner is married and has two children. Anthony Bonner is a former professional basketball player.
Bonner played for the Orlando Magic and PAOK Thessaloniki in the 1996-1997 season. Bonner then played for Galatasaray and Brujos de Guayama in the 1998-1999 season.
Bonner then played for Tau Cerámica and Breogán in the 1999-2000 season. Bonner then played for Brujos de Guayama and Breogán in the 2000-2001 season.
Bonner then played for UNICS Kazan and Leones de Ponce in the 2001-2002 season. Bonner then played for CB Valladolid and Leones de Ponce in the 2002-2003 season.
Bonner then played for Great Lakes Storm and Leones de Ponce in the 2003-2004 season. Bonner then played for Peñarol de Mar del Plata and Brujos de Guayama in the 2004-2005 season.
6. Bob Ferry
Career
- High school: Cleveland (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1956–1959)
- NBA draft 1959 / Pick: Territorial
- Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
- Playing career: 1959–1969
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 20, 16, 12
- Coaching career: 1969–1973
- As player:, First-team All-American – USBWA (1959), Second-team All-American – NEA (1959), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1959), First-team All-MVC (1959), No. 43 jersey retired by Saint Louis Billikens, , As executive:, , NBA champion (1978), 2× NBA Executive of the Year (1979, 1982)
- Points: 5,780 (9.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 3,343 (5.3 rpg)
- Assists: 906 (1.4 apg)
Bob Ferry was a highly successful player in the NBA, winning two championships with the St. Louis Hawks. Ferry also had a long coaching career, which saw him work with several teams over the years.
He passed away on October 27, 2021, at the age of 84. Ferry is one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, having won two championships as an executive and one as a player.
Ferry also had a successful playing career, being a first-team All-American and being inducted into the Saint Louis Billikens' hall of fame.
He is perhaps most well-known for his work as an executive with the Detroit Pistons, where he won two championships. Ferry retired from coaching in 1993, and now works as a television analyst.
7. Bevo Nordmann
Career
- High school: St. Louis University HS, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1958–1961)
- NBA draft 1961 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25th overall
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
- Playing career: 1961–1965
- Position: Center
- Number: 61, 10, 22, 34
- 1961–1962: Cincinnati Royals
- 1962: St. Louis Hawks
- 1962–1963: New York Knicks
- 1963–1964: St. Louis Hawks
- 1964: Boston Celtics
- 1964: Allentown Jets
- First-team All-MVC (1960)
- Points: 571 (4.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 517 (3.9 rpg)
- Assists: 73 (0.5 apg)
Bevo Nordmann was a standout center for the Cincinnati Royals during the early 1960s. He was drafted by the team in 1961, and spent seven seasons in the NBA.
He is best known for his time with the Royals, where he was a three-time All-Star and led the team to the 1963 NBA Finals. After his playing career ended, he served as a color commentator for the Royals on television for several years.
He died in 2015 at the age of 75. Bevo Nordmann was a 6-foot-7 center who played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics from 1964 to 1967. He was drafted in the first round (10th overall) by the Cincinnati Royals in 1961, and played for the St.
Louis Hawks, New York Knicks, and Allentown Jets before joining the Celtics. Nordmann was known for his shot-blocking abilities, and averaged 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in his career. He was named to the First-team All-MVC in 1960, and was also a two-time All-Star.
Nordmann is currently the head coach of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, a minor-league baseball team in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
He was named the interim head coach of the Celtics in February of 2018, following the resignation of Brad Stevens. Nordmann was born in Germany in 1939, and came to the United States in 1957.
8. Marv Schatzman
Career
- High school: Soldan, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1947–1949)
- BAA draft 1949 / Round: -- / Pick: --
- Selected by the St. Louis Bombers
- Playing career: 1949–1950
- Position: Forward
- Number: 4, 8
- 1949–1950: Baltimore Bullets
- 1950: Lancaster Rockets
- NIT champion (1948)
- Points: 115 (3.4 ppg)
- Assists: 38 (1.1 apg)
Marv Schatzman was born on February 18, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended high school in Soldan, Missouri and played college basketball for Saint Louis.
He was drafted by the St. Louis Bombers in the 1949 BAA draft and played for them from 1949-1950. Schatzman later played for the Detroit Falcons and the Baltimore Bullets in the NBA.
He retired from playing in the 1970s and later served as the general manager of the St. Louis Spirits of St. Louis. Marv Schatzman died on September 19, 2006 at the age of 79.
Marv Schatzman was an important part of the Baltimore Bullets teams that made it to the NIT title in 1948 and 1950.
Schatzman was a much-needed scorer for the Bullets, averaging 3.4 points per game. He also averaged 1.1 assists per game, making him a valuable asset on both sides of the court.
Schatzman retired after the 1950-51 season, which was his last in the NBA. He was a key part of the Rockets, playing for them from 1950-1951.
Schatzman passed away in 2001 at the age of 78. His contributions to the game of basketball are still remembered today. Marv Schatzman was a great player who will be missed.
9. D. C. Wilcutt
Career
- College: Saint Louis (1944–1948)
- BAA draft 1948 / Round: -- / Pick: --
- Selected by the St. Louis Bombers
- Playing career: 1948–1950
- Position: Guard
- Number: 3, 5
- Coaching career: 1952–1987
- NIT champion (1948)
- Points: 128 (2.2 ppg)
- Assists: 80 (1.4 apg)
D. C. Wilcutt was a guard in the BAA for the St. Louis Bombers from 1948 to 1950. He was drafted in the 1948 BAA draft by the Bombers and played with them for two seasons.
Wilcutt then played for the Boston Celtics and the Washington Capitols before ending his playing career with the Baltimore Bullets. He is most well-known for his time with the St.
Louis Bombers, where he was an All-Star for two seasons. Wilcutt passed away on October 19, 2015 at the age of 92. D. C. Wilcutt played basketball for Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee, before starting his coaching career.
As a player, Wilcutt was a two-time National Invitation Tournament champion and played in the NBA for two seasons.
Wilcutt later coached at Christian Brothers College, where he led the team to three NAIA Division I championships. Wilcutt retired from coaching in 1987, but continued to work in basketball administration.
10. Rubin Jones
Career
- High school: Beaumont (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1972–1975)
- NBA draft: 1975 / Undrafted
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 34
- 1976–1977: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1977–1978: Houston Rockets
- 1978–1981: Olympique Antibes
- 1981–1982: Team Talbot, Guildford
- NBA champion (1977)
Rubin Jones was a 6'9" power forward who played in the NBA from 1975-1984. He attended high school in St. Louis, Missouri, and played college basketball at Saint Louis.
He was undrafted in the 1975 NBA Draft but was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks. He was inducted into the St.
Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. He died in July 2018 at the age of 64. Rubin Jones was a power forward who played in the NBA for over a decade. Rubin Jones was a key player on the Portland Trail Blazers team that won the 1977 NBA championship.
Rubin Jones later played for the Houston Rockets and Olympique Antibes in France. Rubin Jones was a consistent scorer and rebounder throughout his career. Rubin Jones is most remembered for his championship-winning season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Rubin Jones later retired from playing basketball and began a successful career in business. Rubin Jones is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Rubin Jones is an avid supporter of his alma mater, Oregon State University. Rubin Jones is currently the president and CEO of the Oregon State University Foundation.
11. Willie Reed
Miami Heat
Career
- High school: Bishop Miege, (Roeland Park, Kansas)
- College: Saint Louis (2008–2010)
- NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2011–present
- 2012–2014: Springfield Armor
- 2014: Reno Bighorns
- 2014: Hapoel Eilat
- 2014–2015: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2015: Iowa Energy
- 2015: Metros de Santiago
- 2015–2016: Brooklyn Nets
- 2016–2017: Miami Heat
- 2017–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2018: Detroit Pistons
- 2018–2019: Salt Lake City Stars
- 2019–2020: Olympiacos
- 2020: Salt Lake City Stars
- 2020–2022: Budućnost
- 2023–present: Fuenlabrada
- Montenegrin League champion (2021), 2× Montenegrin Cup winner (2021, 2022), All-EuroCup First Team (2021), All-NBA D-League First Team (2015), NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2015), NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Star (2015)
Willie Reed is a center for the Liga ACB and was undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft. Reed played college basketball at Saint Louis and was a First Team All-American in 2010.
Reed was drafted by the Reno Bighorns in the 2014 NBA Draft but was waived in December 2014. Reed joined the Springfield Armor in December 2014 and played for them until he was traded to the Hapoel Eilat in February 2015.
Reed has played for the Drive since February 2015. Reed is a two-time All-ACB player and was named to the All-Spanish League Second Team in 2014.
Reed was named the ACB Defensive Player of the Year in 2016. Reed is a member of the United States national team and has played for them at the World Cup and the Olympics.
Reed is married and has two children. Willie Reed is a 7-foot-1 center who played collegiately at Syracuse. Reed was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft.
Reed has spent the majority of his career with the Nets, appearing in 251 games over six seasons. Reed has averaged 5.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game.
Reed was named to the NBA D-League All-Star team in 2015 and 2017. Reed has appeared in 22 games for the Pistons this season, averaging 5.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 18.5 minutes per game.
Reed is a Montenegrin League champion and two-time Montenegrin Cup winner. Reed is a restricted free agent this offseason.
12. David Burns
Career
- High school: South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)
- College: , Navarro College (1977–1979), Saint Louis (1979–1981)
- NBA draft 1981 / Round: 3 / Pick: 49th overall
- Selected by the New Jersey Nets
- Position: Guard
- Number: 21, 5
- 1981: New Jersey Nets
- 1981: Denver Nuggets
- Metro Conference co-Player of the Year (1981), First-team All-Metro Conference (1981)
David Burns was born on July 3, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. He attended high school in South Oak Cliff and then college at Navarro College. Burns was drafted by the NBA in 1981 and played for the Dallas Mavericks for eight seasons.
He retired in 1993 and now works as a commentator for the NBA on TNT. Burns has three children and is married to his wife Karen. David Burns was a standout guard for the New Jersey Nets during the early 1980s.
Burns was a two-time Metro Conference co-Player of the Year and was a first-team All-Metro Conference selection in 1981.
Burns was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 1981 NBA draft, but he never played in the NBA. Burns later played in Europe and spent several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association. Burns is now a basketball coach in the United States.
Burns is most well-known for his time as head coach of the Siena Saints. Burns has also been an assistant coach with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Burns was inducted into the Metropolitan New York Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Burns is currently the head coach of the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
13. Rich Niemann
Career
- High school: DuBourg (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 4 / Pick: 42nd overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1968–1972
- Position: Center
- Number: 19, 20, 27, 52
- 1968–1969: Detroit Pistons
- 1969: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1969–1970: Boston Celtics
- 1970: Carolina Cougars
- 1970–1971: The Floridians
- 1971–1972: Dallas Chaparrals
- 2× First-team All-MVC (1967, 1968)
- Points: 1,230
- Rebounds: 1,079
- Assists: 158
Niemann was a highly regarded center in the NBA during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He played for the Detroit Pistons for three seasons, starting at center in all but one of them.
Niemann is perhaps best known for his time with the Pistons, as he averaged 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Niemann also played for the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers in his career.
He retired from professional basketball in 1972. Niemann was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. He currently owns a restaurant in St. Louis. Niemann is married and has two children.
Niemann is 76 years old and retired. Rich Niemann was a 3-time All-American at the University of Wisconsin. Niemann was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 1969 NBA Draft. Niemann played for the Bucks for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Celtics.
Niemann played for the Celtics for two seasons before being traded to the Carolina Cougars. Niemann played for the Cougars for two seasons before being traded to the Floridians.
Niemann played for the Floridians for one season before being traded to the Dallas Chaparrals. Niemann played for the Chaparrals for one season before retiring.
Niemann was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003. Niemann has been a basketball coach since retiring from the NBA.
14. Barry Orms
Career
- High school: Beaumont (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 8 / Pick: 96th overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1968–1970
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 33, 22
- 1968–1969: Baltimore Bullets
- 1969: Indiana Pacers
- 1969–1970: Pittsburgh Pipers
- Points: 882 (6.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 505 (3.6 rpg)
- Assists: 181 (1.3 apg)
Barry Orms was born on May 1, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended high school at Beaumont (St. Louis, Missouri) and played college basketball at Saint Louis.
Orms was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1968 NBA draft and played for them from 1968-1970. He was considered to be one of the best small forwards of his era and is still highly respected by basketball fans.
Orms later had a successful career in coaching, leading the Baltimore Bullets to the NBA Finals in 1978. He continues to be involved in basketball officiating and is currently an NBA referee. Orms is married and has two children.
He has been involved in numerous charities and is a popular speaker at events. Barry Orms is 1976 inductee into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame. Barry Orms was a versatile point guard who could play both offense and defense. He was a three-time All-Star and won two championships with the Pacers.
Orms also played for the Bullets and Pipers in the NBA and the San Antonio Spurs in the ABA. He was inducted into the Indiana Pacers Hall of Fame in 1998.
Orms retired in 1978 after playing in the NBA for 13 seasons. He currently serves as a coach for the Indiana Pacers' G-League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Orms was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1948. He attended Syracuse University for one year before being drafted by the Bullets in 1968. Orms is a native of the Syracuse area and currently resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
15. Yuri Collins
Career
- High school: St. Mary's, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: , Saint Louis (2019–present)
- NCAA season assists leader (2022), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2022), Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2022)
Yuri Collins is a talented point guard for the Saint Louis Billikens. He has led Saint Louis to a top spot in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Collins was born on March 7, 2001 in St.
Louis, Missouri. He is American and listed at 6'0" and 190 lbs. Collins attended high school at St. Mary's. He averaged 21 points, six assists, and four rebounds per game as a senior.
Collins will likely be a top pick in the upcoming NBA draft. He is praised for his ability to run the show and make plays for his team. Collins is a versatile player who can play both point guard and shooting guard.
He is a hard worker who puts in a lot of effort on the court. Collins is a talented player who is sure to make an impact in the NBA. He has a bright future ahead of him. Yuri Collins is a former college basketball player who was most notably a member of the Saint Louis Billikens.
Collins was a standout player for Saint Louis, winning numerous awards and accolades during his time with the team.
Collins was most notably a season assists leader in 2022, and was also a first-team All-Atlantic 10 selection. Collins is currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks, and has continued to play at a high level.
16. Ian Vougioukas
Panathinaikos B.C.
Career
- College: Saint Louis (2003–2007)
- NBA draft: 2007 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2007–present
- 2007–2010: Olympiacos
- 2007–2008: → Rethymno
- 2009–2010: → Panellinios
- 2010–2012: Panathinaikos
- 2012–2014: UNICS
- 2014–2015: Galatasaray
- 2015: ratiopharm Ulm
- 2015–2016: Žalgiris Kaunas
- 2016–2017: Lokomotiv Kuban
- 2017–2021: Panathinaikos
- EuroLeague champion (2011), 5× Greek League champion (2011, 2018–2021), 3× Greek Cup winner (2012, 2019, 2021), Greek League Best Young Player (2008), 3× Greek League All-Star (2010, 2011, 2018), Russian Cup winner (2014), Lithuanian League champion (2016), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2006)
- Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing Greece, FIBA U-19 World Cup, : 2003 Thessaloniki: Under-19, FIBA U-21 World Cup, : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21, Mediterranean Games, : 2009 Pescara: Under-26
- Men's Basketball
- Representing Greece
- FIBA U-19 World Cup
- : 2003 Thessaloniki: Under-19
- FIBA U-21 World Cup
- : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21
- Mediterranean Games
- : 2009 Pescara: Under-26
Ian Vougioukas is a center who has played in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets. He was born in London, England and played college basketball at Saint Louis.
He was undrafted in the 2007 NBA draft and played in Europe for two seasons before joining Olympiacos in 2009. He then moved to Panathinaikos in 2010. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2012 and then to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2013.
He has since retired from playing basketball. He is now a basketball coach at his old school, Saint Louis. Ian Vougioukas has Greek heritage. He is married and has two children. Ian Vougioukas was a dominant center in the EuroLeague and Greek League for a number of years.
He was a multiple Greek League champion and Greek Cup winner. He also won a Russian Cup with Lokomotiv Kuban. Ian Vougioukas is now a player with Panathinaikos.
He has appeared in multiple NBA games, but has not had a large role. Ian Vougioukas has had a successful career overseas, winning multiple championships.
He will be a key player for Panathinaikos this season. Ian Vougioukas should be a part of the Lithuanian national team in the near future. Ian Vougioukas is a dominant center in the EuroLeague and Greek League, and should be a part of the Lithuanian national team in the near future.
17. Dick Boushka
Career
- High school: Campion, (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin)
- College: Saint Louis (1951–1955)
- NBA draft 1955 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20th overall
- Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
- Position: Forward
- Third-team All-American – AP (1955), 3× First-team All-MVC (1953–1955), 2× AAU All-American (1957, 1959), No. 24 jersey retired by Saint Louis Billikens
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Olympic Games, : 1956 Melbourne: Team competition, Pan American Games, : 1959 Chicago: Team competition
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- Olympic Games
- : 1956 Melbourne: Team competition
- Pan American Games
- : 1959 Chicago: Team competition
Dick Boushka was a professional basketball player who played for the Minneapolis Lakers in the NBA for six seasons. He was born in 1934 in Springfield, Illinois and attended high school in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Boushka played college basketball at Saint Louis and was drafted by the Lakers in the third round of the 1955 NBA draft. He spent six seasons with the Lakers, winning two NBA championships in 1959 and 1960. Boushka retired from playing in 1965 and later worked as a basketball coach.
He died in 2019 at the age of 84. Dick Boushka was an All-American college basketball player for the Saint Louis Billikens. He was a three-time First-Team All-MVC player and was named to the All-Tournament Team at the 1957 Pan American Games.
He was also a two-time AAU All-American, and his jersey was retired by the Saint Louis Billikens. Dick Boushka is a basketball coach and was most recently the head coach at the University of Utah.
He has also been the head coach at the University of Wyoming and the University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Dick Boushka is the father of NBA player Rick Boushka. Dick Boushka is also a businessman, and owns a pizza restaurant in Utah. Dick Boushka was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, in 1937. He died on July 20, 2018, at the age of 78.
18. Harry Rogers
Career
- High school: Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1970–1973)
- NBA draft 1973 / Round: 4 / Pick: 67th overall
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 42
- 1974–1977: Punch Delft
- 1975: Spirits of St. Louis
- Eredivisie champion (1975), Eredivisie MVP (1975), 2× First-team All-Eredivisie (1975, 1977)
Harry Rogers was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 31, 1950. Rogers attended high school at Sumner in St. Louis, and played basketball for the school's team.
He then went on to play college basketball for Saint Louis. Rogers was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1973 NBA draft, and played for the team for four seasons.
He then moved on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, and then the San Antonio Spurs. Rogers retired from playing in 1985, and has since been a commentator for NBA games.
Harry Rogers is 6'7" tall and weighs 195 pounds. He has two sons, Harry Jr. and Jarron. Rogers has been married to his wife, Lyn, since 1976. He played for Spirits of St.
Louis in the Dutch Eredivisie from 1975-1977. He was a two-time First-team All-Eredivisie selection and Eredivisie champion in 1975. He also played for the Netherlands national team from 1975 to 1977, averaging 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
He later played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1978 to 1981. He later played in the CBA for the Utah Starzz from 1984 to 1988.
He currently coaches the Dutch national team. Harry Rogers was born on October 3, 1955 in the Netherlands. He passed away on January 4, 2018 at the age of 70.
19. Erwin Claggett
Career
- High school: Venice (Venice, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (1991–1995)
- NBA draft: 1995 / Undrafted
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- 3× First-team All-Great Midwest (1993–1995), Great Midwest all-time scoring leader
Erwin Claggett was born in 1973 in Venice, Illinois. Claggett played football and basketball at high school and was a three-sport athlete. Claggett attended Indiana University, where he played football and basketball.
Claggett was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 1997 to 2001. Claggett played for the Tennessee Titans from 2002 to 2004 and for the Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2007.
Claggett has been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans coaching staffs. Claggett was the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2008 to 2010. Claggett was the offensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins from 2011 to 2012.
Claggett was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2013 to 2014.
20. Jordair Jett
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Saint Agnes, (Saint Paul, Minnesota), Saint Bernard's, (Saint Paul, Minnesota), Notre Dame Prep, (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
- College: Saint Louis (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–2019
- Position: Point guard
- 2015–2016: Townsville Crocodiles
- 2016: Southland Sharks
- 2018: Townsville Heat
- 2018–2019: Illawarra Hawks
- 2019: Nelson Giants
- QBL champion (2018), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2014), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2014), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2013), 3× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012–2014)
Jordair Jett was born on August 17, 1991 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended high school at Saint Agnes in Saint Paul, Minnesota, before going on to Saint Bernard's in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
After one year at Saint Louis, Jordair was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft, but he was undrafted. Jordair has not played in the NBA yet, but he has played in the NBA Development League, the NBA Summer League, and the EuroLeague.
Jordair is currently a free agent and is looking to play in the NBA. Jordair is 6'1" and 215 pounds. Jordair has a great shooting stroke and is very skilled on the court.
He is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Jordair is a great player and is sure to be a huge star in the NBA.
Jordair Jett is a point guard for the Nelson Giants of the National Basketball League (NBL). Jett was named the NBL's Most Improved Player in 2018 after averaging 18.1 points, 4.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Jett played college basketball at North Carolina State. Jett was drafted by the Townsville Crocodiles with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBL draft.
Jett spent two seasons with the Crocodiles before moving to the Southland Sharks in 2016. Jett joined the Townsville Heat in 2018 and helped them win the QBL championship that year. Jett joined the Illawarra Hawks for the 2019 season.
21. Gene Moore
Career
- High school: Sumner (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Saint Louis (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Playing career: 1968–1975
- Position: Center
- Number: 54, 55, 10
- 1968–1970: Kentucky Colonels
- 1970–1971: Texas / Dallas Chaparrals
- 1971–1972: New York Nets
- 1972–1974: San Diego Conquistadors
- 1974–1975: Spirits of St. Louis
- 1977–1978: Tanduay Esquires
- ABA All-Star (1970), ABA All-Rookie Team (1969), First-team All-MVC (1966)
Gene Moore was a standout high school player in St. Louis, Missouri, and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1968 NBA draft. Moore played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1968 to 1975 and was a key player on several championship teams.
Moore was known for his strong defensive play and was a two-time All-Star. Moore retired from the NBA in 1975 and later played in the International Basketball Association and in Europe. Moore is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Moore is a motivational speaker and has been involved in charitable work in his home state of Missouri. Moore is currently the head coach of the Missouri Tigers men's basketball team.
Moore has two sons, one of whom is also a professional basketball player. Moore is a respected elder statesman in the NBA and is known for his strong character and leadership skills.
22. Jerry Koch
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- College: Saint Louis (1951–1955)
- NBA draft 1955 / Round: 10 / Pick: 73rd overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
- Position: Forward
Jerry Koch was born in 1934 in America. Koch is listed as a 6-foot-4-inch tall American. Koch has worked in the entertainment industry for many years. Koch is known for his work on the sitcom Seinfeld.
Koch has also worked on movies like The War of the Worlds and The Day After Tomorrow. Koch has been married to his wife for over 50 years. Koch has two children and five grandchildren. Koch currently resides in California.
Koch was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1955 NBA draft and played for them for two seasons before moving to the Detroit Pistons. Koch was a reliable scorer and rebounder, averaging over 15 points and eight rebounds per game in his career.
Koch was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984. Koch passed away in 1987 at the age of 47 due to a heart attack.
23. Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball statistical leaders
The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball program.
Individual statistical leaders can be found in various categories, including points, three-pointers, assists, blocks, rebounds, and steals. Single-game, single-season, and career leaders can be found in each of those areas.
The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball statistical leaders are always changing, as new players come in and old players leave. Statistics are a key part of men's basketball, and the Saint Louis Billikens statistical leaders are a testament to that.
The Billikens' leading scorer is senior guard J.P. Macura with 15.8 points per game. Macura is joined by sophomore forward Malcolm Hill (13.4) and redshirt freshman guard Dedric Lawson (11.4). Saint Louis ranks third in the conference in assists (26.2) and fourth in steals (8.5).
The Billikens are fifth in the conference in scoring defense (64.1) and ninth in rebounding (27.4). Saint Louis is one of just two teams in the conference that has lost only one game.
The other is Davidson. The Billikens are in the midst of their Atlantic 10 Conference schedule and will play their next game on Saturday, Dec.
3 against Dayton. Saint Louis has been to the NCAA Tournament four times, most recently in 2014. They lost in the first round each time. The Billikens play their home games at the Chaifetz Arena.
24. Marque Perry
Career
- High school: Prosser (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (1999–2003)
- NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2003–present
- 2003–2004: Roanoke Dazzle
- 2004–2005: Olympiacos
- 2005–2006: Capo D'Orlando
- 2006–2007: Banvitspor
- 2007–2008: CSK VVS Samara
- 2008–2009: Triumph Lyubertsy
- 2009: Donetsk
- 2010: Beşiktaş
- 2010–2011: Union Olimpija
- 2011: Ural Yekaterinburg
- 2011–2012: VEF Rīga
- 2012: Biancoblù Bologna
- 2012–2013: Elitzur Ashkelon
- 2013–2014: İstanbul BB
- 2015: Steaua București
- 2015: BG Göttingen
- All-NBDL First Team (2004), FIBA EuroCup All-Star Day (2007), First-team All-Conference USA (2003)
Marque Perry played professional basketball in Europe for a number of years before coming over to the NBA in 2006. Perry is a proficient point guard and is known for his passing ability.
Perry has averaged over six assists per game in his career. Perry has also been a consistent scorer, averaging over 17 points per game over the course of his career. Perry is a free agent at the end of the 2013-2014 season and is likely to retire at the end of the season.
Perry is a two-time All-Star and was also named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2011. Perry was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Prosser High School. Perry played college basketball at Saint Louis and was a part of the team that won the NIT championship in 2003.
Perry has played in the NBA for six seasons, most notably with the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks.
25. Justin Love
Justin Love was a versatile forward who excelled both offensively and defensively. Love played college basketball for the University of Kentucky, where he was a two-time All-American and led the Wildcats to the 2007 NCAA Championship.
After spending two seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Love joined the Denver Nuggets in 2009. He spent six seasons with the Nuggets before joining the Dallas Mavericks in 2015. In 2018, Love was named the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
He led the team to the playoffs, but they were eliminated in the first round. Love was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in June 2020, and he died seven months later at the age of 38. Love was remembered by his teammates and coaches as a hard worker and a passionate player.
He will be remembered as one of the most successful players in Nuggets history.
26. Javonte Perkins
Career
- High school: Miller Career Academy, (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: , Southwestern Illinois (2017–2019), Saint Louis (2019–present)
- Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2021), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020), Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year (2020)
Perkins was a standout basketball player at Miller Career Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. Perkins is a shooting guard and small forward who played for Saint Louis in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Perkins has averaged 12.2 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in his career. Perkins was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team in 2018. Perkins is a passionate young man who is dedicated to his education and career.
Perkins is a member of the US national team and was part of the team that competed in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Spain in 2018. Perkins is a highly skilled player who is looking to continue his successful career in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Perkins is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game and help Saint Louis win more games. Perkins is an excellent player who has a bright future in basketball.
27. Dwayne Evans
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- High school: Neuqua Valley (Naperville, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2016: Gladiators Trier
- 2016–2017: Gießen 46ers
- 2017–2018: MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
- 2018–2019: ratiopharm Ulm
- 2019–2020: Dinamo Sassari
- 2020–2022: Ryukyu Golden Kings
- 2022–present: Hiroshima Dragonflies
- 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2013, 2014), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2011), Atlantic 10 tournament MVP (2013)
Evans was a standout player at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. He played college basketball for Saint Louis before being undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft.
Evans played in the B.League for the Hiroshima Dragonflies in 2016–17 and 2017–18. Evans signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018, but was waived shortly after. Evans has since played for the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.
Evans has averaged 7.0 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in his career. Evans has represented the United States at the World Cup and the Olympics. Evans has a wife and two children. Evans is a hard worker who is known for his hustle and determination on the court.
Dwayne Evans is a 6’7″ forward who played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs. Evans started his professional career with the German team, Gießen 46ers. After one season with Gießen, Evans joined the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg of the German Bundesliga.
In the 2017-2018 season, Evans helped Ludwigsburg reach the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.
In the playoffs, Evans helped Ludwigsburg defeat the favored Rostock Lakers in the semifinal. In the semifinal, Evans put up 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 103-92 victory over the second seeded Brose Bamberg. Evans helped Ludwigsburg win the German Bundesliga Title in 2018.
Evans was named to the All-Bundesliga Second Team for the 2018-2019 season. Evans is in the final year of his contract with Ludwigsburg and is expected to sign with a new team in the near future.
28. Travis Ford
Career
- 1989–1990: Missouri
- 1991–1994: Kentucky
- Position(s): Point guard
- 1997–2000: Campbellsville
- 2000–2005: Eastern Kentucky
- 2005–2008: UMass
- 2008–2016: Oklahoma State
- 2016–present: Saint Louis
Ford became the head coach of Saint Louis in 2013 and has since led the team to a 125-83 record. Ford played college basketball at Missouri and Kentucky and was a two-time All-Conference selection.
Ford was an assistant coach at Campbellsville for two seasons before taking the reins at Eastern Kentucky in 2000. Ford is widely respected in the coaching community, having been named Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 2017.
Ford is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Ford and Saint Louis will play their final game of the season on Sunday, March Ford was an assistant coach at Oklahoma State from 2004-2008 before taking the head coaching job at UMass in 2008.
Ford led UMass to the OVC tournament in his first year, and then back-to-back regular season titles in 2009 and 2010. Ford left UMass for Oklahoma State in 2012.
Where he led the Cowboys to the NIT in his second year. Ford was hired at Saint Louis in 2016, where he has led the Billikens to the A-10 regular season and tournament titles in his first two seasons.
29. Brian Conklin
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- High school: North Eugene (Eugene, Oregon)
- College: Saint Louis (2008–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2013–present
- 2013–2014: Southland Sharks
- 2013–2015: Townsville Crocodiles
- 2015: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2016: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2016: Leones de Santo Domingo
- 2016–2017: Nanterre 92
- 2017–2018: Limoges CSP
- 2018–2019: Illawarra Hawks
- 2019: Piratas de Quebradillas
- 2019: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2019–2020: Limoges CSP
- 2020–2021: Nanterre 92
- 2021: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2021: Semt77 Yalovaspor
- 2022–present: FC Porto
- BSN Most Valuable Player (2019), BSN All-Star Team (2019), FIBA Europe Cup champion (2017), French Cup champion (2017), LNB champion (2016), NBL MVP (2015), All-NBL First Team (2015), All-NBL Second Team (2014), NZNBL champion (2013), NZNBL Most Outstanding Forward (2013), NZNBL All-Star Five (2013), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2012), Second-team Academic All-American (2012)
Brian Conklin is a power forward who plays for FC Porto in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB). Conklin played college basketball at Saint Louis and was not drafted by an NBA team.
In 2013, Conklin joined the Southland Sharks of the NBA Development League. He has since played for FC Porto in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol and the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. Conklin was part of the United States' FIBA Europe Cup team in 2016.
In 2017, he signed with the Russian team Khimki. Conklin has been a regular player for FC Porto since 2016.
He has averaged 9.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol. Conklin was born in Eugene, Oregon, in 1989. Brian Conklin is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in Europe.
He has won a French Cup and a European Cup with FC Porto. He was named the BSN Most Valuable Player in 2019. He is a good shooter from distance and is an All-Star player. He is a good defender and is a key member of his team.
30. Cory Remekun
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- High school: Mesquite (Mesquite, Texas)
- College: Saint Louis (2009–2013)
- NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2013–present
- 2013–2014: Dragons Rhöndorf
- 2014–2015: AE Nea Kifisia
- 2015: HKK Široki
- 2015–2016: Rogaška
- 2016–2017: Helios Suns Domžale
- 2017–present: Lille Métropole
- Slovenian League All-Star (2016)
Cory Remekun was born on July 15, 1991 in Mesquite, Texas. He played college basketball at Saint Louis, where he was a standout power forward and center.
After college, Remekun played professionally in France and Belgium. He returned to the United States in 2016 and played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Development League.
In 2018, he signed with Lille Métropole of the French LNB Pro B league. Remekun is a strong rebounder and scorer who is looking to make the jump to the NBA. He is a American citizen and is currently living in France.
Cory Remekun is a talented player who is looking to make a name for himself in the NBA. Cory Remekun was undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft but has since had a successful playing career in the Slovenian League and other leagues around Europe.
Cory Remekun is a versatile player who can play both frontcourt positions. Cory Remekun has represented Slovenia at the international level, most notably at the 2017 EuroBasket.
Cory Remekun is a fan favorite in his home country of Slovenia, and he is often seen in the stands cheering on his team.
Cory Remekun is a solid contributor both on and off the court, and he is always looking to improve his game. Cory Remekun is set to continue his career in the French League with Lille Métropole this season.
31. Mike McCall Jr.
Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball
Career
- High school: Foreman (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Saint Louis (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2014–present
- 2014–2015: Iowa Energy
- 2015–present: Deportivo Quevedo
Mike McCall Jr. is a point guard who plays in Ecuador's Liga Ecuatoriana de Baloncesto. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 16, 1991. He has a height of 6'0" and a weight of 190 lbs.
He played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini. McCall was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013 NBA draft but was traded to the Orlando Magic. He was waived by Orlando in December 2016.
He signed with Deportivo Quevedo in February 2017. McCall has appeared in 54 games for Deportivo Quevedo, averaging 14.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game. McCall is a United States citizen. Mike McCall Jr.
was a high school basketball star in Chicago and led his team to a state championship. He attended Saint Louis and played for the Billikens before being drafted by the NBA. McCall has played for the Iowa Energy and Deportivo Quevedo in the NBA G-League.
He is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. McCall is currently a free agent and is looking to continue playing in the NBA. He is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game. McCall is a character player who is always looking to have fun on the court.
He is a great teammate who is always willing to help out his team. McCall is a skilled player who can score in a variety of ways.
32. Hasahn French
Career
- High school: , Middletown, (Middletown, New York), Springfield Commonwealth Academy, (Springfield, Massachusetts)
- College: Saint Louis (2017–2021)
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Krka
- Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2019), 2x Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2018)
Hasahn French is a 24-year-old power forward who played college basketball at Springfield Commonwealth Academy. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft.
French has appeared in nine games for the Warriors this season, averaging 2.1 points and 0.8 rebounds per game. French is a native of Middletown, New York. He is a free agent and is currently unsigned.
Hasahn French has a height of 6'7" and a weight of 270 lbs. French is a versatile player who can play both power forward and center. French has a good shooting touch and is capable of scoring from mid-range or beyond the arc.
French is a young player who has a lot of potential and is still developing his game. French is a point guard from Springfield, Massachusetts who is currently playing for Saint Louis.
French had a successful career at Krka, where he was a two-time Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team selection and a member of the Slovenian National Team.
French is a natural leader on the court, and is known for his ability to make plays both with and without the ball. French is a projected first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and has a bright future ahead of him.
French is a popular player on and off the court, and is a integral part of the Saint Louis community. French is a hard worker who always puts in the extra effort in practice and games.
French is a great ambassador for the sport of basketball, and is always willing to help out with charity events. French is a friendly and welcoming person, and is always happy to meet new fans and supporters.
French is a true student of the game, and is constantly learning new things to improve his performance on the court.
33. Ray Steiner
Career
- High school: Bland (Bland, Missouri)
- College: Moberly Area CC (1949–1950), Saint Louis (1950–1952)
- NBA draft 1952 / Round: – / Pick: –
- Selected by the Rochester Royals
- Position: Point guard
- Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1952), First-team All-MVC (1952)
Ray Steiner was born in America in 1949. He played college basketball at Moberly Area CC and signed with the Phillips 66ers in the NBA in the early 1970s.
He retired from the NBA in 1978, but continued to play in Europe until the late 1990s. Ray Steiner is now a successful businessman and lives in Missouri. Ray Steiner was a standout point guard at Saint Louis University, leading the Billikens to an NCAA championship in 1950.
After a successful college career, Steiner was drafted by the Rochester Royals in the 1952 NBA draft. Steiner spent five seasons with the Royals, helping lead them to the playoffs three times. Steiner retired from play after the 1957 season, but continued to work in the basketball industry.
Ray Steiner was inducted into the Saint Louis University Hall of Fame in 1988. Ray Steiner is still active in the basketball community, serving as a basketball analyst for various networks. Ray Steiner was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in St.
Louis Sports History in 2012. Ray Steiner was given a posthumous induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. Ray Steiner is a member of the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame.
34. Rick Majerus
Career
- 1967–1968: Marquette
- 1971–1983: Marquette (assistant)
- 1983–1986: Marquette
- 1986–1987: Milwaukee Bucks (assistant)
- 1987–1989: Ball State
- 1989–2004: Utah
- 2007–2012: Saint Louis
Rick Majerus was a highly successful coach in the NBA, NCAA, and European leagues. He was one of the architects of the Utah Jazz franchise, and led Saint Louis to the playoffs in each of his final three seasons.
Majerus had a reputation as a tough coach, and he was known for his high-intensity practices. Majerus died in 2012 after a long battle with cancer.
Majerus, who retired in 2009 after a 32-year coaching career, was a key figure in the development of the modern day college basketball player.
He is most famous for his work with the Saint Louis Billikens, where he led the team to a national championship in 1988. Majerus also coached at Saint Louis and Utah, where he had his most successful seasons.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. Majerus is currently the head coach at Saint Louis Christian University.
35. Charlie Spoonhour
Career
- 1958–1961: Ozarks
- 1961–1963: Rocky Comfort HS
- 1963–1967: Bloomfield HS (co-HC)
- 1967–1968: Salem HS
- 1968–1972: Southwest Missouri State (assistant)
- 1972–1974: Moberly JC
- 1974–1975: Oklahoma (assistant)
- 1975–1981: Southeastern (IA) CC
- 1981–1983: Nebraska (assistant)
- 1983–1992: Southwest Missouri State
- 1992–1999: Saint Louis
- 2001–2004: UNLV
Charlie Spoonhour was born in Mulberry, Kansas on June 23, 1939. After playing at Ozarks Community College and then Southwest Missouri State, Spoonhour became an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Arkansas.
Spoonhour served as the head coach at Rocky Comfort HS in Ozark from 1961 to 1963 and at Bloomfield HS in Bloomfield from 1963 to 1967. He then spent three years as the assistant coach at Salem HS in Salem, Kansas. Spoonhour was the head coach at Southeast Iowa CC from 1975 to 1981.
He then served as the head coach at Oklahoma from 1975 to 1981, and at Moberly JC from 1974 to 1975. Spoonhour later served as an assistant coach at North Carolina from 1981 to 1992. He retired from coaching in 1992. Spoonhour died on February 1, 2012 at the age of 72.
Final Words
The St Louis University Basketball program has had a long and proud history of success. From the program’s founding in 1906, to competing in the NCAA Tournament for 68 consecutive years, the St.
Louis University Basketball program has produced some of the best players in the country. Some of the best players in St. Louis University Basketball history include legends like Bob Netolicky, Rick Majerus, and Pete Maravich.
While the program has seen its share of success over the years, it is the current team that has captured the national spotlight. The St. Louis University Basketball team is currently ranked #1 in the nation and is looking to win another NCAA Championship.
