The Virginia Squires were a professional basketball team based in Norfolk, Virginia, and playing in other Virginia cities from 1970 to 1976. The team was a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and was originally the Oakland Oaks, an ABA charter franchise based in Oakland, California.
After spending a few years in the nation’s capital as the Washington Caps, the team relocated to Virginia and became the Virginia Squires. While in Virginia, the Squires enjoyed modest success in the ABA, making three trips to the playoffs and boasting some of the league’s most talented players.
Despite the team’s success, financial difficulties eventually forced the Squires to fold after the 1976 season.
1. Julius Erving
Career
- High school: Roosevelt (Roosevelt, New York)
- College: UMass (1969–1971)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Playing career: 1971–1987
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 32, 6
- 1971–1973: Virginia Squires
- 1973–1976: New York Nets
- 1976–1987: Philadelphia 76ers
- NBA champion (1983), 2× ABA champion (1974, 1976), 2× ABA Playoffs MVP (1974, 1976), NBA Most Valuable Player (1981), 3× ABA Most Valuable Player (1974–1976), 11× NBA All-Star (1977–1987), 5× ABA All-Star (1972–1976), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1977, 1983), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978, 1980–1983), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1984), 4× All-ABA First Team (1973–1976), All-ABA Second Team (1972), ABA All-Defensive First Team (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), 3× ABA scoring champion (1973, 1974, 1976), ABA Slam Dunk champion (1976), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1983), No. 32 retired by Brooklyn Nets, No. 6 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, ABA All-Time Team, NBA anniversary team (35th, 50th, 75th), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1971), No. 32 retired by UMass Minutemen
- Points: 30,026 (24.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 10,525 (8.5 rpg)
- Assists: 5,176 (4.2 apg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as player
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
Julius Erving was a dominant player in the NBA for many years and is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Roosevelt, New York, in 1950 and played high school basketball there before going on to play college ball at UMass.
After being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1972, Erving spent most of his career with them before moving on to the Philadelphia 76ers later on. Julius Erving is currently retired from playing professional basketball but still holds an important place in NBA history as one of its legends.
Julius Erving is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. He was a three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star, as well as an all-NBA First Team selection five times.
Erving's accomplishments don't end there – he also won two ABA championships and was named the league's Most Valuable Player twice.
After retiring from basketball, Julius became a successful businessman and philanthropist, helping to create programs that benefit underprivileged youth across America.
Also Played For: brooklyn nets, big 3
2. Johnny Neumann
Career
- High school: Overton (Memphis, Tennessee)
- College: Ole Miss (1970–1971)
- NBA draft 1973 / Round: 6 / Pick: 98th overall
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1971–1982
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 14, 22, 44, 4, 31, 21
- Coaching career: 1982–2017
- As player:, ABA All-Rookie First Team (1972), FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer (1979), 2× German League champion (1981, 1982), German Cup winner (1981), Consensus second-team All-American (1971), SEC Player of the Year (1971), NCAA season scoring leader (1971), , As head coach:, , Cypriot League champion (1994), 2× Cypriot League Coach of the Year (1994, 1995)
- Points: 6,022 (13.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,234 (2.7 rpg)
- Assists: 1,345 (3.0 apg)
Johnny Neumann was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 11th, 1950. He attended Overton High School and played college basketball at Ole Miss before being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1973.
During his professional career he played for the Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics before retiring in 1982.
In 1982 he began coaching with the Golden State Warriors but left after one season to become head coach of Germany's Frankfurt Skyliners until 1987 when he returned to coach the Warriors again for two seasons until 1991.
He then became an assistant coach with San Antonio Spurs from 1992-1996 before becoming head coach of Cleveland Cavaliers from 1997-2000 where they reached the NBA Finals but were defeated by Miami Heat.
After leaving Cleveland he spent a year as an assistant coach with Atlanta Hawks before joining Oklahoma City Thunder as their interim head coach midway through the 2003-2004 season and subsequently remained their full time head coach until December 2005 when he resigned citing personal reasons.
In 2007 Johnny made a return to coaching with Phoenix Suns but was sacked midseason after just five games into 2010–11 campaign following a poor start that saw them lose nine out of eleven games.
From 2011 onwards Johnny worked extensively as an NBA analyst appearing regularly on various networks such as TNT, CBS Sports Network , ESPN and NBATV while also serving as president of Basketball Players Association (BPA) from 2013 until his death in 2019 at 68 years old.
Also Played For: buffalo braves
3. George Gervin
San Antonio Spurs
Career
- High school: Martin Luther King, (Detroit, Michigan)
- College: Eastern Michigan (1970–1972)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 3 / Pick
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Playing career: 1972–1990
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- Number: 44, 8
- Coaching career: 1992–1994
- 9× NBA All-Star (1977–1985), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1980), 5× All-NBA First Team (1978–1982), 2× All-NBA Second Team (1977, 1983), 4× NBA scoring champion (1978–1980, 1982), 3× ABA All-Star (1974–1976), 2× All-ABA Second Team (1975, 1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1973), No. 44 retired by San Antonio Spurs, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 24 retired by Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Points: 26,595 (25.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 5,602 (5.3 rpg)
- Assists: 2,798 (2.6 apg)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as player
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
George Gervin was a prolific scorer in the NBA who helped lead the San Antonio Spurs to several championships in the 1970s. He is most famous for his shooting ability, which saw him score over 30,000 points in his career.
After retiring from playing basketball, Gervin began a successful coaching career with the Phoenix Suns and later served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers.
In 2018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside former teammate David Robinson and other notable figures from American professional basketball.
George Gervin was an All-Star basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1977 to 1985. He is best known for his scoring prowess, which earned him five all-NBA first-team nods and two MVP awards.
After retiring as a player, George became head coach of the San Antonio Spurs' minor league affiliate in 1994.
Also Played For: american basketball association, san antonio spurs
4. Mack Calvin
Career
- High school: Long Beach Polytechnic, (Long Beach, California)
- College: , Long Beach CC (1965–1967), USC (1967–1969)
- NBA draft 1969 / Round: 14 / Pick: 187th overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Playing career: 1969–1981
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 20, 21, 24, 33
- 5× ABA All-Star (1971–1975), 3x All-ABA First Team (1971, 1974, 1975), All-ABA Second Team (1973), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1970), ABA All-Time Team, First-team All-Pac-8 (1969)
- Points: 12,172 (16.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,923 (2.5 rpg)
- Assists: 3,617 (4.8 apg)
Mack Calvin was a highly decorated point guard in the NBA who won an championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980. Calvin played collegiately at Long Beach CC and later USC before being drafted by the Lakers in 1969.
He spent 14 seasons in the NBA, winning two championships with LA and averaging 15 points per game over his career. After retiring from playing basketball, Mack worked as a color commentator for various networks until he retired from that role in 2006.
In 2009, Mack was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame alongside other legends such as Julius Erving and Larry Bird.
Mack currently resides near Fort Worth, Texas where he continues to work as a commentator for college games on Fox Sports Southwest broadcasts Mack Calvin was a five-time all-star in the ABA and played for four different teams over his career.
He was an excellent rebounder and shot blocker, which helped him rack up stats across the board. His best years were with the Floridians, where he averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game.
After playing a year for Denver, he joined the Lakers as a key player on their 1977 championship team. He retired after two seasons with San Antonio before coaching LAC from 1992 to 1995.
Also Played For: university of southern california basketball
5. Will Franklin
Career
- High school: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
- College: Purdue (1969–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 7 / Pick: 110th overall
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 23
- 1972–1973: Virginia Squires
- 1974–1976: San Antonio Spurs
Will Franklin is an American actor and musician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 19, 1949. Franklin began his acting career in the 1970s, appearing in films such as The Great Gatsby and Dog Day Afternoon.
In the 1980s he began to focus more on music, releasing several albums including 1986's Street Life and 1991's Soul Journeyman: Live at Montreux Jazz Festival Vol 1 & 2.
Since 2000 Franklin has focused primarily on theater work, appearing in productions such as Angels in America, Boeing-Boeing, A View from the Bridge , and Cat On a Hot Tin Roof.
Franklin currently resides in New York City with his wife Judith Godrèche and their two sons Gabriel (born 1984) and Raphael (born 1988).
Will Franklin was a power forward for the Golden State Warriors from 1972 to 1973. He averaged 8.6 points and 5 rebounds per game in his career with the Warriors.
After playing two seasons with the Virginia Squires of the NBA Development League, Franklin joined the San Antonio Spurs for four years (1974-1976).
In 1978, he signed as a free agent with the Seattle SuperSonics and played one season there before retiring due to injury later that year.
Also Played For: purdue university basketball
6. Jim Eakins
Career
- High school: Encina (Sacramento, California)
- College: BYU (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 5 / Pick
- Selected by the San Francisco Warriors
- Playing career: 1968–1978
- Position: Center
- Number: 42, 25, 33, 22, 24, 51
- 1968–1974: Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps / Virginia Squires
- 1974–1975: Utah Stars
- 1975–1976: Virginia Squires
- 1976: New York Nets
- 1976–1977: Kansas City Kings
- 1977: San Antonio Spurs
- 1978: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2× ABA champion (1969, 1976), ABA All-Star (1974), First-team All-WAC (1968)
- Points: 8,255 (10.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 5,578 (7.3 rpg)
- Blocks: 450 (1.0 bpg)
Jim Eakins was a dominant center in the NBA for over a decade. He is best known for his work with the San Francisco Warriors, where he won three championships.
After retiring from professional basketball, Eakins went on to have a successful career as an assistant coach in the league. Jim Eakins was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 16th, 1945.
He attended the University of Minnesota where he played basketball for the Gophers from 1963 to 1966. In 1967, he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers and then signed with the Utah Stars of the ABA in 1968.
Eakins won two championships as a player with Utah (1969, 1976) before joining the New York Nets as head coach in 1977.
He remained with New York through 1980 before being fired after a 26-56 record during his third season at the helm; however, he returned to coaching one year later with San Antonio Spurs and led them to their first NBA title in 1981-82 season under Gregg Popovich.
Also Played For: byu cougars men's basketball
7. Mike Maloy
Career
- High school: William Cullen Bryant, (Long Island City, New York)
- College: Davidson (1967–1970)
- NBA draft 1970 / Round: 10 / Pick: 157th overall
- Selected by the Boston Celtics
- Playing career: 1970–1994
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 34, 54
- 1970–1972: Virginia Squires
- 1972–1973: Dallas Chaparrals
- 1975–1980: UBSC Vienna
- : Mattersburg
- : Klostennurburg
- : Gra ABC
- : Munich-Graz
- As player:, 4× Austrian League champion (1976, 1977, 1979, 1980), Consensus second-team All-American (1969), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1970), 2× SoCon Player of the Year (1969, 1970)
After graduating from high school, Mike Maloy played college basketball at Davidson. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1970 and went on to play for them for ten seasons before joining the Phoenix Suns in 1984-85.
After leaving Phoenix, he joined several other teams until his retirement in 1994. In 2000-01, he coached a team of Austrian players in the Italian second division championship season.
Mike Maloy passed away aged 59 after a long illness on February 3rd 2009 Mike Maloy is a 34-year old center/forward who played for the Virginia Squires, Dallas Chaparrals, and UBSC Vienna during his playing career.
He was consensus second-team All-American in 1969 and 1970 after averaging 16 points and 10 rebounds per game respectively. Mike Maloy won two SoCon Player of the Year awards while playing for the Chattanooga Mocs in the early 2000s.
Currently, he coaches at Klostennurburg AC (Austria) where he has led them to back-to-back Austrian League championships as well as appearances in the national cup finals.
Also Played For: davidson college
8. Larry Miller
Career
- High school: Catasauqua, (Catasauqua, Pennsylvania)
- College: North Carolina (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 5 / Pick: 62nd overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1968–1975
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 44, 4
- 1968–1970: Los Angeles Stars
- 1970–1972: Carolina Cougars
- 1972–1973: San Diego Conquistadors
- 1973–1974: Virginia Squires
- 1974: Utah Stars
- ABA All-Rookie first team (1969), Consensus first-team All-American (1968), Consensus second-team All-American (1967), 2× ACC Player of the Year (1967, 1968), 2× First-team All-ACC (1967, 1968), First-team Parade All-American (1964)
Larry Miller was born on April 4, 1946 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended high school in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Miller played college basketball at North Carolina from 1965 to 1968.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1968 NBA Draft and played for them from 1968 to 1975. He is best known for his time with the 76ers, where he averaged 18.1 points per game over his career.
Miller has since retired and lives in Florida. He has been involved in a number of business ventures, including a stint as a basketball coach. In 2006, Miller was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
Miller is married and has two children. Miller was one of the most versatile players in the ABA and was able to play both forward positions. He was two-time ACC Player of the Year and was one of the best players in the ABA.
Miller was a key part of the San Diego Conquistadors and was one of the best teams in the league. Miller was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Miller was also a broadcaster for the Utah Stars and is currently a commentator for the Utah Jazz.
Miller is currently an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. Miller is a great ambassador for the game of basketball and is always willing to help out with clinics and events.
Miller is one of the most respected basketball officials in the league. Miller is a legend in the sport and is always welcome at any event or clinic.
Also Played For: unc basketball, atlantic coast conference
9. Larry Brown
Virginia Squires
Career
- High school: Long Beach (Lido Beach, New York)
- College: North Carolina (1960–1963)
- NBA draft 1963 / Round: 7 / Pick
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1967–1972
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 11
- Coaching career: 1965–1967, 1972–2022
- As player:, ABA champion (1969), 3× ABA All-Star (1968–1970), ABA All-Star MVP (1968), 3× ABA assists leader (1968–1970), All-ABA Second Team (1968), First-team All-ACC (1963), Second-team All-ACC (1962), , As coach
- Points: 4,229 (11.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,005 (2.7 rpg)
- Assists: 2,509 (6.7 apg)
- ABA & NBA: 1327–1011 (.568)
- Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
- Medals, Men's basketball, Representing the United States, Olympic Games, : 1964 Tokyo
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- Olympic Games
- : 1964 Tokyo
- Head coach for the United States
- : 2004 Athens
- Assistant coach for the United States
- : 2000 Sydney
- FIBA Americas Championship
- Head coach for the United States
- : 2003 San Juan
Brown was a highly successful point guard in the NBA, winning three MVP Awards and two Finals MVPs. Brown also coached the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship in 1983.
Brown is a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. Brown has Parkinson's disease and is currently retired. Larry Brown was the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1991 to 1995.
Brown was then the head coach of the Carolina Panthers from 1996 to 2000. Brown was the head coach of the Kansas City Kings from 2001 to 2003. Brown was the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers from 2004 to 2006.
Brown was the head coach of the Detroit Pistons from 2007 to 2010. Brown was the head coach of the New York Knicks from 2011 to 2012. Brown was the head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats from 2013 to 2016. Brown was the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks from 2017 to 2018.
Brown was the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2019 to 2021.
Also Played For: north carolina basketball
10. Dana Pagett
Career
- High school: El Segundo (El Segundo, California)
- College: USC (1968–1971)
- NBA draft 1971 / Round: 11 / Pick: 178th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Position: Guard
- Number: 21
- 1971: Virginia Squires
Dana Pagett is an American former professional basketball player. Pagett was a standout player at the University of Virginia, where he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1969 NBA draft.
He played for the Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Virginia Squires, before retiring in 1980. Pagett has been a basketball coach at the high school and college levels. Pagett was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
Pagett currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dana Pagett was a guard who played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Pagett was selected in the 1971 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, and played for the team from 1971 to 1974.
Pagett was a key player on the Philadelphia 76ers' 1974 championship team. Pagett later played for the Virginia Squires and the Utah Stars in the NBA. Pagett retired from the NBA in 1984. 6. Pagett is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Pagett is married to the former Lisa Baker Pagett has two children, Dana and Chase Pagett is currently the president of the Dana Pagett Foundation, which helps disadvantaged youth.
11. 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.
Also Played For: st. john's university
12. Erwin Mueller
Detroit Pistons
Career
- High school: Livermore (Livermore, California)
- College: San Francisco (1963–1966)
- NBA draft 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1966–1973
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 14, 34, 6, 24, 51, 35
- 1966–1968: Chicago Bulls
- 1968: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1968–1969: Chicago Bulls
- 1969: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1969–1972: Detroit Pistons
- 1972–1973: Virginia Squires
- 1973: Memphis Tams
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1967)
- Points: 3,287 (7.4 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,100 (4.7 rpg)
- Assists: 881 (2.0 apg)
Mueller was a dominating power forward and center in the NBA for over a decade. Mueller was a key contributor to the Chicago Bulls' dynasty in the '70s.
Mueller had a reputation as a tough player and a hard worker. Mueller had a successful post-NBA career in business. Mueller died in 2018 at the age of 74 after a long battle with cancer.
Mueller was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1966 NBA Draft. Mueller played for the Chicago Bulls from 1968 to 1969. Mueller then played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1969 to 1972. Mueller then played for the Detroit Pistons from 1972 to 1973.
Mueller was then traded to the Memphis Tams. Mueller played for the Memphis Tams from 1973 to 1974. Mueller then played for the Virginia Squires from 1974 to 1975. Mueller then played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1975 to 1976. Mueller then retired from the NBA in 1976.
Also Played For: san francisco dons basketball
13. Barry Parkhill
Career
- High school: State College, (State College, Pennsylvania)
- College: Virginia (1970–1973)
- NBA draft 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1973–1976
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 40
- Coaching career: 1977–1992
- Consensus second-team All-American (1972), Third-team All-American – NABC (1973), ACC Player of the Year (1972), ACC Athlete of the Year (1972), First-team All-ACC (1972), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1971, 1973), No. 40 retired by Virginia Cavaliers
Barry Parkhill was born on May 10, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended high school in State College, Pennsylvania and played college basketball for Virginia.
He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1973 NBA draft and played for them for three seasons. He then played for the Washington Bullets and the Golden State Warriors before coaching in the NBA for over 20 years.
He was the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He retired in 2012. Barry Parkhill was an All-American basketball player at William and Mary.
He then coached at William and Mary for two seasons, before joining Navy as an assistant coach. Parkhill was then hired as the head coach at Saint Michael's, where he led the team to two NCAA tournaments.
He then became the head coach at Virginia, where he led the Cavaliers to the ACC regular season and tournament championships. Parkhill retired from coaching following the 1993 season, having won over 200 games in his career.
Also Played For: virginia cavaliers men's basketball, university of virginia basketball
14. Red Robbins
Career
- High school: Groveland (Groveland, Florida)
- College: , Chipola (1962–1964), Tennessee (1964–1966)
- NBA draft 1966 / Round: 6 / Pick: 59th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1966–1977
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 21, 9, 24
- 1966–1967: Olimpia Milano
- 1967–1970: New Orleans Buccaneers
- 1970–1972: Utah Stars
- 1972–1973: San Diego Conquistadors
- 1973–1974: Kentucky Colonels
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- 1975–1976: Olimpia Milano
- ABA champion (1971), 3× ABA All-Star (1968, 1969, 1971)
Red Robbins was born in Leesburg, Florida on September 30, 1944. Robbins played college basketball at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. He was drafted by the NBA in the 1966 draft and played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs.
Robbins later coached in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers. Red Robbins died on November 18, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.
He was 65 years old. Red Robbins was known for his strong defensive play and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Robbins was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the third round of the 1966 NBA draft. Robbins played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1966 to 1977.
Robbins averaged 12.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game over his career. Robbins was named to the All-Star team three times. Robbins was also a two-time ABA champion (1971, 1974).
Robbins was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 1995. Robbins died in 2006 at the age of 62.
Also Played For: university of tennessee basketball, tennessee volunteers men's basketball
15. George Carter
Career
- High school: Silver Creek, (Silver Creek, New York)
- College: St. Bonaventure (1964–1967)
- NBA draft 1967 / Round: 8 / Pick
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1967–1977
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 12, 40, 35, 7, 11
- 1967: Detroit Pistons
- 1969–1971: Washington Caps / Virginia Squires
- 1971–1972: Pittsburgh Condors
- 1972: Carolina Cougars
- 1972–1973: New York Nets
- 1973–1974: Virginia Squires
- 1974–1975: Memphis Sounds
- 1975: Utah Stars
- 1976–1977: ASVEL Villeurbanne
- ABA All-Star (1971), No. 25 retired by St. Bonaventure Bonnies
- Points: 8,683 (18.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 3,243 (6.8 rpg)
- Assists: 959 (2.0 apg)
George Carter was a small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1967 to 1977. He began his career with the Detroit Pistons, and was a key player for the team during its championship years.
He was also known for his scoring ability and his ability to create shots for others. He eventually retired from the NBA, but continued to play in other leagues. George Carter died in 2020 at the age of 76.
Carter was a prolific scorer in both the ABA and NBA. He averaged 18.1 points per game in the ABA and scored 8,683 points in his career. Carter was a four-time All-Star and a two-time scoring champion in the ABA.
He was also a member of the Virginia Squires' championship team in 1972. Carter played in the NBA for the Washington Caps and Pittsburgh Condors before joining the New York Nets in 1973. He played for the Nets until 1974 and then moved to the Memphis Sounds.
Carter played in Europe for two seasons before returning to the NBA with the Virginia Squires in 1975.
He retired after the season and was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Bonnies' Hall of Fame in 1998. Carter is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Carter is currently an assistant coach for the Bonnies.
Also Played For: st bonaventure bonnies men's basketball
16. Bill Higgins
Virginia Squires
Career
- High school: Dunbar (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: Ashland (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1975 / Round: 7 / Pick
- Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 14
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
Bill Higgins is a retired American basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals, the Utah Stars, and the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Higgins was a dominant player in the early days of the NBA and was named to the All-Star team three times.
After playing in the NBA for 14 seasons, Higgins retired in 1988. Higgins later became a television analyst for the NBA and also coached basketball for a short time. Higgins is a successful businessman and has invested in a number of businesses over the years.
Higgins is a devout Catholic and has been involved in charitable work. Higgins was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1952 and played high school basketball at Dunbar (Dayton, Ohio).
Higgins began his professional career with the Cincinnati Royals in 1974 and was named to the All-Star team in 1976.
Higgins moved to the Utah Stars in 1978 and was named to the All-Star team again in 1980. In 1982, Higgins joined the Milwaukee Bucks and was named to the All-Star team for the third time in 1984.
Higgins retired from the NBA in 1988 and later became an analyst for the league. Higgins has also coached basketball and is currently the head coach of the Akron Firestone Akron Canton Charge in the NBA Development League.
Higgins is a successful businessman and has invested in a number of businesses over the years. Higgins is a devout Catholic and has been involved in charitable work. Higgins was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1952 and played high school basketball at Dunbar (Dayton, Ohio).
Higgins began his professional career with the Cincinnati Royals in 1974 and was named to the All-Star team in 1976. Higgins moved to the Utah Stars in 1978 and was named to the All-Star team again in 1980.
In 1982, Higgins joined the Milwaukee Bucks and was named to the All-Star team for the third time in 1984. Higgins retired from the NBA in 1988 and later became an analyst for the league.
Higgins has also coached basketball and is currently the head coach of the Akron Firestone Akron Canton Charge in the NBA Development League.
17. Rick Darnell
Virginia Squires
Career
- High school: Magnolia (Anaheim, California)
- College: Cypress (1970–1972), Indiana State (1972–1973), San Jose State (1974–1975)
- NBA draft: 1975 / Undrafted
- Position: Center
- Number: 24
- 1975–1976: Virginia Squires
Rick Darnell is a retired American basketball player who played in the NBA for fourteen seasons. He was born in Anaheim, California, in 1953 and attended high school at Magnolia.
After graduating from high school, Darnell played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft and played for them for fourteen seasons.
Darnell was a six-time All-Star and won the NBA championship with the Houston Rockets in 1993. He retired from playing in 1998 and has since worked as a basketball commentator.
Darnell is married and has two children. In 2012, Darnell was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Rick Darnell is a retired American basketball player who played in the NBA for fourteen seasons. He was born in Anaheim, California, in 1953 and attended high school at Magnolia.
After graduating from high school, Darnell played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft and played for them for fourteen seasons.
Darnell was a six-time All-Star and won the NBA championship with the Houston Rockets in 1993. He retired from playing in 1998 and has since worked as a basketball commentator.
Darnell is married and has two children. In 2012, Darnell was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
18. George Irvine
Career
- High school: Ballard (Seattle, Washington)
- College: Washington (1967–1970)
- NBA draft 1970 / Round: 8 / Pick
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Playing career: 1970–1976
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 31, 20
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1970), Second-team All-Pac-8 (1969)
- Points: 3,093 (9.5 ppg)
- Rebounds: 959 (3.0 rpg)
- Assists: 428 (1.3 apg)
George Irvine was born in Seattle, Washington on February 1, 1948. Irvine played for the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1970 to 1975.
Irvine was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the eighth round of the 1970 NBA draft. Irvine played for the SuperSonics from 1970 to 1976. Irvine played in the ABA All-Star Game in 1972.
Irvine played in the ABA All-Star Game in 1975. Irvine was named to the ABA All-Rookie Team in 1974. Irvine won an ABA Championship with the SuperSonics in 1974. Irvine retired from playing in 1976.
George Irvine was an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers for six seasons, from 1990-1995. He was also an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors for one season in 1999-2000.
Irvine is a two-time All-American at the University of Utah, where he also won a national championship in 1976.
After his playing career ended, he became an assistant coach at the collegiate level. Irvine was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was also head coach at Weber State University from 2004-2006. Irvine was fired from Weber State after just one season. He has since served as an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz and the Nuggets.
19. Roland Taylor
Career
- High school: Spingarn (Washington, D.C.)
- College: , Dodge City CC (1965–1967), La Salle (1967–1969)
- NBA draft 1969 / Round: 12 / Pick
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1969–1977
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 14, 54, 1, 21
- 1969–1974: Washington Caps / Virginia Squires
- 1974–1975: Denver Nuggets
- 1975–1976: Virginia Squires
- 1976–1977: Denver Nuggets
- 2× ABA All-Defensive First Team (1973, 1974)
- Points: 5,098 (8.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,524 (3.8 rpg)
- Assists: 2,563 (4.0 apg)
Roland Taylor was a basketball player who played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers. Roland Taylor had a successful career in the NBA, playing for 11 seasons.
Roland Taylor was a versatile player, able to play both forward positions. Roland Taylor was known for his strong defensive play. Roland Taylor was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers team that reached the NBA Finals in the 1983-84 season.
Roland Taylor retired from professional basketball in 1989. Roland Taylor passed away in 2017 at the age of 71.
Roland Taylor will be remembered for his strong basketball skills and his contributions to the Philadelphia 76ers team. Roland Taylor was an excellent point guard in the ABA and NBA.
He was a two-time All-Defensive First Team selection, and he was also a member of the Nuggets’ team that made it to the 1976 NBA Finals.
Taylor also had a successful playing career overseas, where he played for the Washington Caps and Virginia Squires in the ABA. He is now a color analyst for Nuggets games on Altitude TV.
20. Jan van Breda Kolff
Career
- High school: Palos Verdes, (Palos Verdes, California)
- College: Vanderbilt (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1974–1985
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 32, 5, 20, 22
- As player:, SEC Player of the Year (1974), , As coach:, , WCC regular season champion (2000)
- Points: 3,696 (6.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,572 (4.3 rpg)
- Assists: 1,178 (2.0 apg)
Kolff was born in Palos Verdes, California in 1951. He attended high school at Palos Verdes and played college basketball at Vanderbilt. Kolff was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1974 NBA draft and played for them for four seasons.
After his NBA career ended, Kolff played in Europe for a number of years. Kolff is now a basketball coach and lives in Southern California.
Jan van Breda Kolff played professional basketball for over 20 years and coached for over 10 years. Kolff played for the Kentucky Colonels, Granarolo Bologna, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the New Jersey Nets.
Kolff was an All-American player for Kentucky in 1974 and was named SEC Player of the Year that year. Kolff coached at Cornell, Vanderbilt, and the New Jersey Nets before joining the Vanderbilts as an Assistant Coach.
Kolff was the Head Coach of the Nashville Broncs and the Music City Stars in the ABA and the New Orleans Hornets in the NBA. Kolff retired from coaching in 2004.
Kolff was a member of the United States Olympic Basketball Team in 1984. Kolff is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Kolff currently coaches the men's team at Princeton.
21. Jim Ligon
Career
- High school: Kokomo (Kokomo, Indiana)
- Playing career: 1967–1974
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 22, 12
- 1967–1971: Kentucky Colonels
- 1971–1972: Pittsburgh Condors
- 1972–1974: Virginia Squires
- ABA All-Star (1969), First-team Parade All-American (1962)
Jim Ligon was a highly successful power forward and center in the NBA. He was drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967 and played for them for four seasons.
He then moved to the New York Knicks for two more seasons and finally ended his career with the Indiana Pacers. He was a four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion. He died from leukemia in 2004 at the age of 60.
Jim Ligon was a two-time ABA All-Star and played for four different teams in his career. Ligon was a very versatile player and was able to score and rebound. Ligon is most famous for his time with the Kentucky Colonels, where he helped lead the team to the ABA Finals.
Ligon retired from the NBA in 1978 and returned to play in the ABA for the Pittsburgh Condors. Ligon was inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Ligon is currently the head coach of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Ligon is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ligon is a popular figure in Kentucky and is often seen at games. Ligon is a basketball legend and is always remembered for his contributions to the game.
22. Bill Bunting
Career
- High school: New Bern, (New Bern, North Carolina)
- College: North Carolina (1966–1969)
- NBA draft 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 42, 15, 3, 16
- 1969–1970: Carolina Cougars
- 1970–1971: New York Nets
- 1971: Virginia Squires
- First-team All-ACC (1969)
Bill Bunting attended high school in New Bern, North Carolina. After high school, he attended college at North Carolina. He was a successful college athlete, playing basketball and football.
Bunting was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He played in the NFL for six seasons, from 1969 to 1974. Bunting then played in the Canadian Football League for four seasons, from 1974 to 1978.
He retired from professional football in 1978. Bunting then worked as a coach in the NFL and CFL. He has since retired from coaching and lives in North Carolina. Bunting was a versatile small forward who played for the New York Knicks from 1969-1970.
Bunting was a versatile player who could play both small forward and power forward positions. Bunting was a good scorer and rebounder and was a member of the first team All-ACC in 1969. Bunting was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 1969 NBA draft.
Bunting played for the Carolina Cougars (1969-1970) and the New York Nets (1970-1971). Bunting retired from professional basketball in 1971.
Bunting was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Bunting is currently the head coach of the York College men's basketball team.
Bunting is a successful coach who has led York to three NAIA Division II national championships.
23. Joby Wright
Career
- High school: Sol C. Johnson, (Savannah, Georgia)
- College: Indiana (1969–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Playing career: 1972–1978
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 14, 20, 22, 24
- Coaching career: 1990–2000
- NCAA: 114–89 (.562)
Wright was born in Savannah, Georgia in 1950 and attended high school at Sol C. Johnson. Wright played collegiately at Indiana and was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1972 NBA draft.
Wright played in the NBA for fourteen seasons, most notably for the Seattle SuperSonics. Wright retired from playing in 1978 and began a coaching career with the Seattle SuperSonics. Wright has since served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Wright is now retired and lives in Seattle. Wright was an all-star point guard in his playing days and was later a successful coach. Wright played for the Seattle SuperSonics and Memphis Tams in the 1970s. Wright then coached Miami (Ohio) from 1990-1993 and Wyoming from 1993-1997.
Wright was 114-89 in his NCAA coaching career. Wright is most renowned for his work at Wyoming, where he led the Cowboys to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
Wright has also coached in the NBA, most notably with the Cincinnati Stuff during the 1999-2000 season. Wright is currently an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons.
Wright was inducted into the Miami (Ohio) Hall of Fame in 2007. Wright is a respected coach and leader in the sport.
24. Marv Roberts
Career
- High school: George W. Wingate, (Brooklyn, New York)
- College: Utah State (1968–1971)
- NBA draft 1971 / Round: 3 / Pick
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1971–1979
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 31, 14, 30
- 1971–1974: Denver Rockets
- 1974: Carolina Cougars
- 1974–1976: Kentucky Colonels
- 1976: Virginia Squires
- 1976–1977: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1978–1979: Sporting Club Gira
- ABA champion (1975), No. 31 retired by Utah State Aggies
- Points: 3,345 (8.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,570 (3.9 rpg)
- Assists: 517 (1.3 apg)
Roberts was a power forward and center for the Detroit Pistons from 1971-1979. He was drafted by the Pistons in the third round of the 1971 NBA draft. Roberts had a career averaging 12.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.
Roberts was a two-time All-Star and played in the 1976 and 1977 NBA Finals. Roberts retired from the NBA in 1979.
Roberts has since worked as a television commentator and coach. Roberts was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Roberts is married to wife Desiree and they have two children. Marv Roberts was born on January 29, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York.
He played collegiately at Utah State and was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the third round of the 1971 NBA draft. Roberts had a career averaging 12.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.
He was a two-time All-Star and played in the 1976 and 1977 NBA Finals. Roberts retired from the NBA in 1979. Roberts has since worked as a television commentator and coach.
Roberts was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Roberts is married to Desiree and they have two children.
25. Willie Sojourner
Career
- High school: Germantown, (Germantown, Pennsylvania)
- College: Weber State (1968–1971)
- NBA draft 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 20th overall
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1971–1983
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 35, 40
- 1971–1973: Virginia Squires
- 1973–1975: New York Nets
- 1975–1976: Lancaster Red Roses
- 1976–1982: AMG Sebastiani Basket Rieti
- 1982–1983: Grifone Perugia
- 3× First-team All-Big Sky (1969–1971), No. 35 retired by Weber State Wildcats
Willie Sojourner was a two-time All-Star and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1971 NBA Draft. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Houston Rockets in his career.
He died in 2005 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Willie Sojourner was a prolific scorer in the ABA and NBA, averaging over 20 points per game in both leagues.
Sojourner was drafted by the Virginia Squires in the third round of the 1971 NBA draft and by the New York Nets in the third round of the 1971 ABA draft.
Sojourner spent most of his career with the AMG Sebastiani Basket Rieti in Italy. He briefly played in the NBA for the Weber State Wildcats before retiring in 1983.
Sojourner was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Sojourner is currently the head coach of the Weber State Wildcats men's basketball team.
He has led the Wildcats to two NCAA Tournament appearances, in 2006 and 2007. Sojourner has also coached the Italian national team in international tournaments. Willie Sojourner is a two-time NBA All-Star and a three-time ABA All-Star.
26. Neil Johnson
Career
- High school: George Washington, (New York City, New York)
- College: Creighton (1964–1966)
- NBA draft 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1966–1973
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 11, 24
- 1966–1968: New York Knicks
- 1968–1970: Phoenix Suns
- 1970–1973: Virginia Squires
- ABA All-Star (1971)
- Points: 2,633 (6.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,003 (5.3 rpg)
- Assists: 632 (1.7 apg)
Neil Johnson was born on April 17, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan. He played college basketball at Creighton and was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1966 NBA draft.
He played in the NBA for thirteen seasons and was a power forward and center. He retired from the NBA in 1973. Neil Johnson has since had a successful career in coaching and broadcasting.
Neil Johnson is currently 79 years old and living in Jackson, Michigan. Neil Johnson was a very talented player in both the ABA and NBA. He was a four-time All-Star in the ABA and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
He retired as the all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, and steals in the NBA. Johnson was a great defensive player, and was known for his excellent passing skills. He is remembered as one of the most dominant players in both the ABA and NBA.
Johnson was a very passionate player and was always hustling on the court. He was a very nice person off the court and was always willing to help out his teammates. Johnson was a great role model for young players, and he will always be remembered for his accomplishments.
Johnson is a legend in the NBA and is always remembered for his great play.
27. Mike Barr
Career
- High school: Lehman (Canton, Ohio)
- College: Duquesne (1969–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 13 / Pick
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1972–1978
- Position: Guard
- Number: 34
- 1972–1974: Virginia Squires
- 1974–1976: Spirits of St. Louis
- 1976–1977: Kansas City Kings
- 1978: West Virginia Wheels
- Points: 1,804 (5.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 632 (2.1 rpg)
- Assists: 861 (2.8 apg)
Barr was a standout high school player in Canton, Ohio. He attended Duquesne University and played on the basketball team there. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1972 NBA draft, and he played with them for four seasons.
He later played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Seattle Supersonics. He retired from the NBA in 1978.
Barr later served as the general manager for the Lakers. He is currently the vice president for basketball operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Barr was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. He has two children and two grandchildren.
Barr was a key player on the 1974-1976 Spirits of St. Louis teams that made it to the ABA Finals. He then played for the Kansas City Kings in 1978-1979 and the West Virginia Wheels in 1978-1979.
Barr then played for the Detroit Pistons in 1981-1982 and the Utah Jazz in 1982-1984. Barr then played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 1985-1987 and the Orlando Magic in 1987-1990.
Barr then played for the Indiana Pacers from 1990-1993 and the Portland Trail Blazers from 1993-1998. Barr then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1998-2001 and the Phoenix Suns from 2001-2003.
Barr then played for the Charlotte Bobcats from 2003-2005 and the Dallas Mavericks from 2005-2008. Barr then played for the Sacramento Kings from 2008-2012 and the Philadelphia 76ers from 2012-2015. Barr then retired from the NBA in 2015.
28. Cincy Powell
Career
- High school: McKinley (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- College: Portland (1962–1965)
- NBA draft 1965 / Round: 8 / Pick
- Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
- Playing career: 1967–1975
- Position: Small forward / Power forward
- Number: 35, 24, 9, 5
- 1967–1970: Dallas Chaparrals
- 1970–1972: Kentucky Colonels
- 1972–1973: Utah Stars
- 1973–1975: Virginia Squires
- 2× ABA All-Star (1970, 1971), All-ABA Second Team (1968)
- Points: 9,746 (16.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,582 (7.6 rpg)
- Assists: 1,330 (2.2 apg)
Cincy Powell was an All-Star small forward in the NBA for six seasons. Powell was drafted in the eighth round of the 1965 NBA draft by the St. Louis Hawks.
Powell spent most of his career with the Hawks, averaging 14.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Powell was one of the most explosive players of his era, and is considered one of the best small forwards in NBA history.
Powell retired from the NBA in 1975, after playing for the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers. Powell passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 80. He was remembered as one of the greatest small forwards in NBA history.
Cincy Powell was a two-time All-Star in the ABA and averaged 16.3 points per game. Powell played for the Dallas Chaparrals and the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970s. He was with the Utah Stars from 1973 to 1975. Powell then played for the Virginia Squires from 1975 to 1977.
After the ABA folded, Powell played for several other teams in Europe, including the Lotos Verona and Zaragoza clubs. He retired in 1988.
Powell was inducted into the ABA Hall of Fame in 2006. He currently coaches youth basketball in Cincinnati. Powell was born in Cincinnati and is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati.
29. Mike Barrett
Career
- High school: Richwood (Richwood, West Virginia)
- College: West Virginia Tech (1961–1965)
- NBA draft: 1965 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1969–1973
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- Number: 20
- 1969–1971: Washington Caps / Virginia Squires
- 1972–1973: San Diego Conquistadors
- ABA All-Rookie First Team (1970)
- Points: 2,500
- Rebounds: 592
- Assists: 730
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Olympic Games, : 1968 Mexico City
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- Olympic Games
- : 1968 Mexico City
Mike Barrett was a basketball player who played in the NBA for ten seasons. He was a shooting guard and point guard and is best remembered for his years with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Barrett was born in Montgomery, West Virginia in 1943. He attended high school in Richwood and played college basketball at West Virginia Tech. Barrett was drafted by the NBA but did not play professionally.
He began his professional career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 1969. He played for the Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Seattle SuperSonics, and Milwaukee Bucks over the course of his career. Barrett retired from professional basketball in 1993.
He later worked as a basketball commentator and analyst. Mike Barrett was one of the most versatile players in the ABA and was a four-time all-star. Barrett played for the Washington Caps and Virginia Squires before signing with the San Diego Conquistadors in 1972.
Barrett was a great scorer and rebounder, and was named to the ABA All-Rookie First Team in 1970. Barrett was a key player on the San Diego Conquistadors' 1973 championship team.
Barrett ended his ABA career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1974. Barrett later played in the NBA for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings and the Phoenix Suns.
Barrett was inducted into the ABA Hall of Fame in 1999. Barrett is currently a television basketball commentator. Barrett is a popular figure in the San Diego area, and he is also a golfing coach.
30. Lionel Billingy
Career
- High school: Our Saviour Lutheran, (Bronx, New York)
- College: Duquesne (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 4 / Pick
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Playing career: 1974–1982
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 52
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- 1975: Allentown Jets
- 1975–1978: AS Berck
- 1978–1979: Liège
- 1980–1982: Caen
- EBA champion (1975)
Lionel Billingy was born on August 31, 1952 in Bronx, New York. He attended high school at Our Saviour Lutheran and played college basketball at Duquesne.
He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1974 NBA draft and played for the team from 1974 to 1982. He is best known for his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he won two NBA championships.
Lionel Billingy currently resides in Florida and is retired from playing basketball. Lionel Billingy was a dominant power forward during his playing days. He was a three-time All-American and two-time EBA champion.
Lionel Billingy was drafted by the Virginia Squires in the 1974 draft and would spend the majority of his career with the team.
He would help lead the Squires to two EBA championships in 1975 and 1978. After spending two seasons with the Allentown Jets, Lionel Billingy joined AS Berck in 1978.
He would play two seasons with the club before joining Liège in 1980. Lionel Billingy would spend two seasons with Caen before retiring in 1982.
He would later be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Lionel Billingy is a two-time NBA All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1981.
He is also a two-time EBA Second Team selection. Lionel Billingy was a dominant force on the hardwood and is considered one of the most accomplished players in Virginia basketball history.
31. Lamar Green
Career
- High school: Carver (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Morehead State (1966–1969)
- NBA draft 1969 / Round: 4 / Pick
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Playing career: 1969–1975
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 16, 15
- 1969–1974: Phoenix Suns
- 1974: New Orleans Jazz
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- Points: 2,133 (5.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,550 (6.2 rpg)
- Assists: 310 (0.8 apg)
Lamar Green was a high school basketball player in Birmingham, Alabama. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1969 and played in the NBA for four seasons.
After his playing career, Lamar Green became a coach and worked with various teams in the NBA and ABA. Lamar Green is a two-time ABA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.
Lamar Green was born on March 22, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama. Lamar Green is retired and lives in Arizona.
Lamar Green was a power forward who played for the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Jazz from 1969-1974. He averaged 5.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 1974-1975.
Lamar Green was born on December 3, 1948 in Norfolk, Virginia. Lamar Green played collegiately at Virginia Tech from 1966-1969. Lamar Green is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Lamar Green passed away on January 4, 2017 in Norfolk, Virginia.
32. Henry Logan
Career
- High school: Stephens-Lee, (Asheville, North Carolina)
- College: Western Carolina (1964–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 4 / Pick: 38th overall
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- Number: 12
- 1968–1970: Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps
- ABA champion (1969)
- Medals, , Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition
Henry Logan was a six foot one inch tall forward who played collegiately at Western Carolina. He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the fourth round of the 1968 NBA Draft.
Logan played in the NBA for eleven seasons and averaged 11.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He finished his career with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1981. Logan is a two time All-Star and was inducted into the Western Carolina Hall of Fame in 2002.
He is currently a basketball commentator for ESPN. Logan is married and has three children. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina.
In 1968, Henry Logan led the Washington Caps to their only ABA Championship. He then played a season in Japan with the Oakland Oaks before returning to the NBA.
Logan averaged 15.2 points per game and 4.8 assists during his four-year stint in the ABA. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
After retiring from the NBA, Logan served as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets from 2001 to 2003. He then returned to the broadcasting booth, this time on Fox Sports.
33. Mel Bennett
Career
- High school: Peabody (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
- College: Pittsburgh (1974–1975)
- NBA draft: 1975 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1975–1982
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 34, 9, 33, 52
- 1975–1976: Virginia Squires
- 1976–1978: Indiana Pacers
- 1979–1980: Hawaii Volcanoes
- 1980–1981: Utah Jazz
- 1981–1982: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Points: 1,402
- Rebounds: 952
- Assists: 204
Mel Bennett was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in January of 1955. He attended Peabody High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1974. Bennett then attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played basketball for the Panthers from 1974-1975.
Bennett was not drafted in the 1975 NBA Draft, but he signed with the Seattle SuperSonics that year.
Bennett played for the SuperSonics for three seasons (1975-1978), before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1980. Bennett played for the 76ers for three more seasons (1980-1982), before retiring from the NBA.
Mel Bennett currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and works as a basketball coach. Mel Bennett was inducted into the Pittsburgh Panthers Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. Mel Bennett is one of the most successful power forwards in NBA history, with six championship rings.
34. Al Sanders
Career
- High school: Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- College: LSU (1969–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 4 / Pick
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 3
- 1972–1973: Virginia Squires
- First-team All-SEC (1971), Second-team All-SEC (1972)
Al Sanders was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1950. Sanders attended high school in Baton Rouge and then went on to play college basketball at LSU. Sanders was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1972 NBA draft and played for the team for four seasons.
Sanders then moved to the Boston Celtics and played for them for six seasons. Sanders then moved to the Seattle SuperSonics and played for them for two seasons.
Sanders then retired from professional basketball and began a career in politics. Sanders was elected as the mayor of Burlington, Vermont in 1981 and served in that position until his death in 1994.
Sanders was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War and was also a prominent advocate for social welfare programs. Sanders was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996.
35. Mike Jackson
Career
- High school: Cardozo (Washington, D.C.)
- College: Allan Hancock College (1968–1970), Cal State LA (1970–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 7 / Pick: 104th overall
- Selected by the Houston Rockets
- Playing career: 1972–1979
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 21, 25, 31
- 1972–1974: Utah Stars
- 1974: Memphis Tams
- 1974–1976: Virginia Squires
- 1976–1979: Allentown Jets
- All-CBA Second Team (1979), Junior college All-American (1969)
Mike Jackson was born in Washington D.C. on July 31, 1949. Jackson played college basketball at Allan Hancock College before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1972 NBA draft.
Jackson played for the Rockets for four seasons before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 1978. Jackson spent his final two seasons with the Warriors before retiring in 1982. Mike Jackson was a two-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection.
Jackson is currently the head coach of the Golden State Warriors' G-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Jackson starred at Utah State, where he was named an All-American and led the Aggies to the 1974 NCAA Tournament. Jackson was drafted in the 3rd round by the Memphis Tams, but never played in the NBA.
He played in the CBA for four seasons, with the Allentown Jets (1976-1979). Jackson played in the World Basketball Championship for the United States in 1977.
He played in the IBA World Cup in 1981. Jackson later worked as a coach in the CBA and in the NBA. He was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
Jackson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2007, and passed away in 2014. Jackson remains one of the most accomplished players in CBA history.
36. Glen Combs
Career
- High school: Carr Creek, (Carr Creek, Kentucky)
- College: Virginia Tech (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 5 / Pick: 51st overall
- Selected by the San Diego Rockets
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- Number: 10, 40, 20
- 1968–1971: Dallas/Texas Chaparrals
- 1971–1974: Utah Stars
- 1974: Memphis Tams
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- ABA champion (1971), 3× ABA All-Star (1970–1972)
Glen Combs was born on October 30, 1946, in Hazard, Kentucky. He attended high school at Carr Creek in Carr Creek, Kentucky. Combs played college basketball at Virginia Tech from 1965 to 1968.
In the 1968 NBA draft, Combs was drafted 51st overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Combs played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers (1968-1973) and the Detroit Pistons (1973-1975). He then spent a year playing in the Continental Basketball Association before retiring.
Combs has since worked as a television commentator and basketball coach. In 2011, he was inducted into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame.
Glen Combs is currently retired and living in Lexington, Kentucky. Glen Combs was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 10th round of the 1968 NBA Draft.
He played for the Dallas/Texas Chaparrals, Utah Stars and Memphis Tams in the ABA before starting his NBA career with the Utah Jazz in 1974. He was a three-time ABA All-Star, winning the title with the Tams in 1974.
He played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and San Diego Rockets.
He retired from the NBA in 1988 after playing for the San Diego Rockets. Glen Combs was inducted into the Utah Jazz Hall of Fame in 2002. He currently works as a broadcaster for the Utah Jazz.
37. Lloyd Batts
Career
- High school: Thornton Township (Harvey, Illinois)
- College: Cincinnati (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 4 / Pick
- Selected by the Kansas City–Omaha Kings
- Playing career: 1974–1983
- Position: Forward / Guard
- Number: 33
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- 1977–1978: West Virginia Wheels
- 1981–1982: Juvecaserta Basket
- 1982–1983: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne
Lloyd Batts was born on May 9, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. Batts attended Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois. He played college basketball at Cincinnati.
Batts was selected in the fourth round of the 1974 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons. Batts retired from the NBA in 1988.
He has since worked as a broadcaster and basketball coach. Batts was inducted into the Cincinnati Bearcats Hall of Fame in 2006. Batts is currently a broadcaster for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lloyd Batts was a forward and guard who played in the NBA for 12 seasons. Batts was drafted by the Kings in the third round of the 1974 draft. He played for the Kansas City–Omaha Kings, West Virginia Wheels, and Juventus Caserta.
Batts averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in his career. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1978.
Batts played in the NBA All-Star Game in 1982 and 1983. He retired from the NBA in 1983. Batts has since served as the head coach of the Finnish national team.
38. Frank Card
Career
- High school: West Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- College: South Carolina State (1962–1964)
- NBA draft 1967 / Round: 7 / Pick: 77th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1965–1974
- Position: Power forward / Small forward
- Number: 35, 34, 13, 20
- 1965–1966: Camden Bullets
- 1966–1968: Allentown Jets
- 1968–1969: Minnesota Pipers
- 1969–1970: Washington Caps / Virginia Squires
- 1970–1971: Carolina Cougars
- 1971–1973: Denver Rockets
- 1972–1974: Allentown Jets
Frank Card was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1944. He played college basketball at South Carolina State and was drafted by the NBA in 1967.
Card played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Card retired from the NBA in 1983. Card later worked as a basketball coach and scout. He died on April 14, 2021, at the age of 76.
Frank Card was a two-time All-Star and won the NBA Finals with the Celtics in 1976. Card was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1989. His death was announced by the NBA. Card was a power forward and small forward for most of his playing career.
Card was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the third round of the 1965 NBA draft. Card played for the Camden Bullets, Allentown Jets, Minnesota Pipers, Washington Caps, and Virginia Squires during his playing career.
Card averaged 13.3 points, 20.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his playing career.
Card was named to the All-NBA Second Team twice, and was the recipient of the MVP Award in 1974. Card retired from professional basketball in 1974.
Card later served as the head coach of the Denver Rockets for two seasons. Card was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984. Card died in 2014 at the age of 70.
39. Bernie Williams
Career
- High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
- College: La Salle (1966–1969)
- NBA draft 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick
- Selected by the San Diego Rockets
- Playing career: 1969–1974
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 18, 35, 11
- 1969–1971: San Diego Rockets
- 1971–1974: Virginia Squires
- Third-team Parade All-American (1965)
- Points: 2,622 (9.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 523 (1.8 rpg)
- Assists: 556 (2.0 apg)
Bernie Williams was born in Washington, D.C. on December 30, 1945. Bernie attended DeMatha Catholic High School and played for the La Salle Explorers college basketball team.
Williams was drafted by the San Diego Rockets in the 1969 NBA draft and played for the team from 1969-1974. Williams is best known for his time with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, where he won three World Series championships.
Bernie Williams passed away on September 23, 2003 at the age of 57. Bernie Williams was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion with the San Diego Rockets and the Virginia Squires.
Williams was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
Williams was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis in 2002, but continued to play through the condition. Williams has worked as a commentator for NBA on TNT and ESPN.
Williams is the founder of the Bernie Williams Foundation, which helps children and families in need. Williams is married to television personality Chantal O'Neal and they have two children.
Williams is currently a broadcaster for the Brooklyn Nets.
40. Aulcie Perry
Career
- High school: West Side (Newark, New Jersey)
- College: Bethune-Cookman (1971–1973)
- Playing career: 1974–1985
- Position: Center
- Number: 8
- 1974–1975: Virginia Squires
- 1975–1976: Allentown Jets
- 1976–1985: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1980), 2× EuroLeague champion (1977, 1981), 9× Israeli League champion (1977–1985), 8× Israeli Cup winner (1977–1983, 1985), EBA Rookie of the Year (1975)
Aulcie Perry was a highly successful center in the NBA for almost a decade. Perry was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1950. He attended high school at West Side (Newark, New Jersey), where he was a three-sport star.
Perry played college basketball at Bethune-Cookman, where he was a standout. Perry was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1974 NBA draft. He played for the 76ers, the Detroit Pistons, and the Dallas Mavericks over the course of his career.
Perry was a valuable contributor on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Perry retired from the NBA in 1985. He later served as the head coach of the Israeli national basketball team. Aulcie Perry was a 7-time Israeli League champion and 8-time Israeli Cup winner.
Perry was also a two-time FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion and a 9x Israeli League MVP. Perry is best known for being the first player to be drafted in the NBA.
Perry played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he was a key member of the team that won the 1980 Intercontinental Cup. Perry then played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons before retiring in 1985.
Perry has since worked as a commentator for Israeli TV and is currently an assistant coach for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Perry is a member of the Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame. Perry is currently the head coach of the Israel national team. Perry was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1954.
41. Scott English
San Diego Conquistadors
Career
- College: UTEP (1969–1972)
- NBA draft 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 33rd overall
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 14, 9
- 1972–1973: Phoenix Suns
- 1973: Virginia Squires
- 1974–1975: San Diego Conquistadors
Scott English was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 20, 1950. He played college basketball at UTEP before being drafted by the NBA in 1972. English played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors during his professional career.
He retired in 1987 and later worked as a basketball coach. English was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. He is married and has two children. English died on February 10, 2018 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer.
English was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1972 NBA Draft. English played for the Phoenix Suns from 1972 to 1973. English then played for the Virginia Squires from 1973 to 1975.
English was a very good player for the Virginia Squires, averaging 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game.
English then played for the San Diego Conquistadors from 1974 to 1975. English then played for the Utah Stars from 1975 to 1976.
English then played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1976 to 1978. English then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1978 to 1981. English then played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1981 to 1983.
English then played for the New Jersey Nets from 1983 to 1986. English then played for the Dallas Mavericks from 1986 to 1988.
English then played for the Phoenix Suns from 1988 to 1990. English then played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1990 to 1992. English then played for the Orlando Magic from 1992 to 1994. English then played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1994 to 1996.
English then retired from the NBA in 1996. English has since been a coach in the NBA, most notably with the Washington Wizards. Scott English was a very good player in the NBA. He averaged 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game over his career.
42. Roger Brown
Career
- High school: Englewood (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Kansas (1968–1971)
- NBA draft 1971 / Round: 4 / Pick: 64th overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Playing career: 1972–1980
- Position: Center
- Number: 30, 54, 42, 31, 20, 55
- 1972: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1972–1973: Carolina Cougars
- 1973: San Antonio Spurs
- 1973–1974: Virginia Squires
- 1975–1976: Denver Nuggets
- 1976–1977: Detroit Pistons
- 1978–1979: Tucson Gunners
- 1979–1980: Chicago Bulls
- ABA All-Star (1976)
Brown was a 4-time All-Star and 3-time scoring champion in the NBA. He was drafted by the Lakers in the 4th round of the 1971 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1972-1980.
Brown was a powerful center who was known for his hustle and defense. He was a part of the Lakers' championship teams in 1973, 1976 and 1980. Brown retired from the NBA in 1980 and has since been an assistant coach with the Lakers and Atlanta Hawks.
Brown is a two-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Roger Brown is currently a commentator for Lakers games on Spectrum SportsNet. Brown was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 23, 1950.
Brown is married and has two children. Brown was a 6'8" forward who played for the Lakers, Spurs, and Pistons in the 1970s.
Brown was a key player on the Lakers' championship teams in 1972 and 1973. Brown was a strong rebounder and shot blocker and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Brown was diagnosed with cancer in 1988 and died two years later at the age of 43. Brown's death marked the end of an era in the NBA and was a tragic loss for the game.
Brown was a hard worker and was respected by his teammates and opponents. Brown is remembered fondly by Lakers fans as one of the team's all-time greats.
Brown's death has led to increased awareness and funding for cancer research. Roger Brown was a great player and an even better person.
43. Adrian Smith
Career
- High school: Farmington (Farmington, Kentucky)
- College: , Northeast Mississippi CC (1954–1956), Kentucky (1956–1958)
- NBA draft 1958 / Round: 15 / Pick: 85th overall
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
- Playing career: 1961–1972
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 10
- 1959–1960: USAF All-Stars
- 1961: Akron Wingfoots
- 1961–1969: Cincinnati Royals
- 1969–1971: San Francisco Warriors
- 1971–1972: Virginia Squires
- NBA All-Star (1966), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1966), NCAA champion (1958)
- Points: 8,750 (11.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,626 (2.1 rpg)
- Assists: 1,739 (2.3 apg)
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- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- Olympic Games
- : 1960 Rome: Team competition
- Pan American Games
- : 1959 Chicago:
Adrian Smith was a standout high school basketball player and was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1958 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for eleven seasons and was a key member of the Royals' championship teams in 1968 and 1969.
Adrian Smith was a point guard and was known for his passing skills and shooting accuracy. He was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1988. After retiring from playing, Adrian Smith served as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats from 1978 to 1981.
He was also the head coach of the Sacramento Kings from 1987 to 1992. Adrian Smith is currently a basketball analyst for ESPN. Adrian Smith was a 5-time All-Star and 3-time MVP in the NBA. Adrian Smith was a college basketball standout at the University of Cincinnati.
Adrian Smith was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1969 NBA draft. Adrian Smith played with the Warriors and the Cincinnati Royals before retiring in 1971.
Adrian Smith was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. Adrian Smith currently serves as the head coach of the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team.
Adrian Smith is a highly successful basketball coach, having led the University of Cincinnati to 7 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships. Adrian Smith is married and has two children. Adrian Smith is a successful and well-loved basketball coach and player.
44. Jack Ankerson
Career
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Jack Ankerson is a successful businessman who has built a successful business empire. Jack Ankerson is a hard working individual who is always looking to improve his business.
Jack Ankerson is a passionate individual who is always looking to give back to the community. Jack Ankerson is a dedicated individual who is always looking to learn new things.
Jack Ankerson is a visionary individual who is always looking to see the future. Jack Ankerson is a friendly individual who is always looking to make new friends. Jack Ankerson is a family man who is always looking to spend time with his loved ones.
Jack Ankerson is a humble individual who is always looking to give back to the community. Jack Ankerson is a friendly and welcoming individual who is always looking to make new friends.
Final Words
The Virginia Squires were a professional basketball team based in Norfolk, Virginia, and playing in the Eastern Basketball Association from 1967 to 1984.
Their best player of all time was probably Rick Majerus, who won five MVP Awards and led the team to the playoffs 14 times. Other notable players include Julius Erving, George Gervin, and Moses Malone.
