The Wyoming Cowboys basketball team is the men’s basketball team that represents the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. The school competes in the Mountain West Conference of the NCAA Division I. The Cowboys are currently coached by Jeff Linder, who took over the program in April 2019.
The Cowboys’ home games are played at the Arena-Auditorium, on the University of Wyoming campus. The Cowboys have a long and proud history of success, having won conference championships in both the WAC and Mountain West Conferences. They have also made five NCAA Tournament appearances, with their most recent coming in 2002.
With a strong history of success and a passionate fan base, the Wyoming Cowboys basketball team is sure to provide an exciting atmosphere at each of their home games.
1. Flynn Robinson
Career
- High school: Elgin (Elgin, Illinois)
- College: , Casper College (1961–1962), Wyoming (1962–1965)
- NBA draft 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
- Playing career: 1965–1978
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 20, 5, 21, 30, 40
- 1966–1967: Cincinnati Royals
- 1967–1968: Chicago Bulls
- 1968–1970: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1970–1971: Cincinnati Royals
- 1971–1972: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1972–1973: Baltimore Bullets
- 1973–1974: San Diego Conquistadors
- 1978: Indiana Wizards
- NBA champion (1972), NBA All-Star (1970), 3× First-team All-WAC (1963–1965)
- Points: 7,577 (14.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,372 (2.5 rpg)
- Assists: 1,628 (3.0 apg)
Flynn Robinson was drafted 15th overall in the 1965 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He played for them from 1965 to 1978. Robinson averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game during his career.
After playing for the Royals, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks where he spent most of his time playing until 1984. In 1984, Flynn retired from professional basketball and moved back to California to be with his family.
He passed away on May 23, 2013 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer Flynn Robinson is considered one of the best point guards in NBA and ABA history. Robinson won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1972 and was selected to four All-Star games.
Robinson played for six teams over his 17-year career, including stints with the Cincinnati Royals, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Baltimore Bullets, San Diego Conquistadors and Indiana Wizards. He finished his career with 7,577 points (14 ppg) and 1,372 rebounds (2.5 rpg).
Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, nba 70s
2. Theo Ratliff
Career
- High school: Demopolis (Demopolis, Alabama)
- College: Wyoming (1991–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1995–2011
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 42, 50
- 1995–1997: Detroit Pistons
- 1997–2001: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2001–2004: Atlanta Hawks
- 2004–2006: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2006–2007: Boston Celtics
- 2007–2008: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2008: Detroit Pistons
- 2008–2009: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2009–2010: San Antonio Spurs
- 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2010–2011: Los Angeles Lakers
- As player:, NBA All-Star (2001), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1999, 2004), 3× NBA blocks leader (2001, 2003, 2004), 2× First-team All-WAC (1994, 1995), NCAA blocks leader (1993), , As owner:, , 2× WBA champion (2005, 2006)
- Points: 5,809 (7.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,596 (5.7 rpg)
- Block: 1,968 (2.4 bpg)
- Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team
- Men's Basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA U21 World Championship
- : 1993 Valladolid: National team
Theo Ratliff was a center and power forward who played in the NBA for over a decade. Ratliff first entered the league with the Detroit Pistons in 1995, where he remained until 2001.
After leaving Detroit, Ratliff spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 2011. In total, Ratliff averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game during his career.
TheoRatliff is currently an assistant coach for Mississippi State University's men's basketball team as of 2018-2019 season Theo Ratliff was a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time blocks leader.
After playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, he retired in 2013 as an owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Ratliff is also known for his philanthropy - he has donated to organizations such as Feeding America and The Salvation Army.
Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, 2003–04 nba season
3. Larry Nance, Jr.
Center
Career
- High school: Revere (Richfield, Ohio)
- College: Wyoming (2011–2015)
- NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2018: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2018–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2021–2022: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2022–present: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2× First-team All-MWC (2014, 2015), MWC Defensive Player of the Year (2015), 2× MWC All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015)
Larry Nance, Jr. was born on January 1st, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio and played college basketball for Wyoming from 2011-2015.
Nance was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 27th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He has since played for the Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trail Blazers.
Nance has appeared in over 400 regular season games, averaging 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.1 assists per game. He has also played in over 50 playoff games, averaging 10.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 1.2 assists per game.
Nance is a versatile player who can play both power forward and center. He is known for his defensive skills and his ability to score in the low post.
In 2019, Nance was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He is one of just two players in Pelicans history to be named to the All-Defensive Team multiple times.
Also Played For: new orleans pelicans, mountain west conference
4. Justin James
Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball
Career
- High school: , St. Lucie West Centennial, (Port St. Lucie, Florida), Oldsmar Christian, (Oldsmar, Florida)
- College: Wyoming (2015–2019)
- NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
- Selected by the Sacramento Kings
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2021: Sacramento Kings
- 2019–2020: →Stockton Kings
- 2021–2022: Cleveland Charge
- 2022–present: Metropolitans 92
- CBI champion (2017), First-team All-Mountain West (2018), Second-team All-Mountain West (2019), Third-team All-Mountain West (2017)
Justin James is an American shooting guard and small forward currently playing in the LNB Pro A league in France. James played high school basketball for St.
Lucie West Centennial in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After high school, James attended Oldsmar Christian in Oldsmar, Florida for one season. James is a member of the Metropolitans 92 team in the LNB Pro A league.
James has played in 41 games for the Metropolitans this season, averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. James has also played in five games for the United States national team, averaging 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
James is a member of the USA Basketball national team program and is currently competing in the 2019 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
James is a two-time All-American and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game. James is currently 26 years old and is expected to enter the NBA draft in 2020.
5. Josh Adams
Career
- High school: Chaparral (Parker, Colorado)
- College: Wyoming (2012–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Avtodor Saratov
- 2017–2018: Anadolu Efes
- 2018: Beşiktaş
- 2018: Shanxi Brave Dragons
- 2019: Raptors 905
- 2019–2020: Unicaja
- 2020–2021: Virtus Bologna
- 2021–2022: Tasmania JackJumpers
- 2022–present: Cedevita Olimpija
- Italian League champion (2021), All-NBL Second Team (2022), ACB Most Spectacular Player (2020), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), MWC Player of the Year – Media (2016), First-team All-MWC (2016), Third-team All-MWC (2015)
Josh Adams was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 16, 1993. He played high school basketball at Chaparral (Parker, Colorado) before transferring to Wyoming.
Adams played college basketball for Wyoming where he was named a First Team All-American as a senior in 2016. He was not drafted in the 2016 NBA draft but signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish League.
Adams has played in the Slovenian League, the ABA League, and the EuroCup. He is currently a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Adams has averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 111 career NBA games.
Adams is married and has two children. Adams was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Adams began his career in the Italian League with Avtodor Saratov. Adams made an immediate impact with the Sixers and was named Rookie of the Year.
Adams has since played for the Anadolu Efes, Beşiktaş, Shanxi Brave Dragons, and Raptors 905. Adams has won numerous awards, including an All-NBA Second Team selection and an ACB Most Spectacular Player award. Adams is currently playing for Cedevita Olimpija.
Also Played For: raptors 905
6. Milo Komenich
Career
- High school: Lew Wallace (Gary, Indiana)
- College: Wyoming (1941–1943, 1945–1946)
- Playing career: 1946–1950
- Position: Power forward / Center
- 1946–1947: Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons
- 1947–1948: Anderson Duffey Packers
- 1948: Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons
- 1948–1949: Anderson Duffey Packers
- 1949–1950: Anderson Packers
- NBL champion (1949), NCAA champion (1943), Second-team All-American – True (1946)
Milo Komenich was born on June 22, 1920 in Gary, Indiana. He attended high school at Lew Wallace and played college basketball for Wyoming from 1941 to 1943 and 1945 to 1946.
Komenich played professional basketball from 1946 to 1950, appearing in 245 games and averaging 14.2 points and 9.7 rebounds. Komenich died on May 25, 1977 in Manteca, California.
He was 56 years old. During his playing career, Komenich was known for his strong rebounding and scoring ability. After retiring from basketball, Komenich worked as a physical education teacher in California.
Komenich was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980. His son, Greg, also played basketball professionally. Milo Komenich is an iconic figure in American basketball history and is often regarded as one of the greatest power forwards in the sport's history.
7. Bill Garnett
Career
- High school: Regis Jesuit (Denver, Colorado)
- College: Wyoming (1978–1982)
- NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
- Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
- Playing career: 1982–1989
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 20
- Second-team All-American – USBWA (1982), WAC Player of the Year (1982), First-team All-WAC (1982), Second-team All-WAC (1981)
Bill Garnett was a prolific power forward in the NBA for over a decade. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1982 and spent the majority of his career there.
He was a four-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion. He retired in 1989 after suffering a knee injury. Bill Garnett is now a television commentator and analyst.
Bill Garnett was a basketball player who was most notably a coach. Garnett played college basketball at the University of Utah and then in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Berloni Torino.
He later became a head coach, most notably at Metro State in the early 1990s. Garnett is largely considered to be one of the best coaches in NBA history, and he led several teams to playoff appearances. He is also a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Garnett passed away in 2018 at the age of 82.
8. Charles Bradley
Career
- High school: Edgewood (Edgewood, Maryland)
- College: Wyoming (1977–1981)
- NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 23rd overall
- Selected by the Boston Celtics
- Playing career: 1981–1984
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 35, 30
- 3× First-team All-WAC (1979–1981)
Charles Bradley is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics. Bradley was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in 1959.
He attended high school in Edgewood, Maryland and played college basketball for Wyoming. Bradley was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1981 NBA draft and played for them for three seasons.
In 1984, Bradley was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for one season. Bradley retired from professional basketball in 1985. Bradley has released two albums, "Holy Ghost" in 2000 and "Time Changes Everything" in 2014.
Bradley is a ordained minister and has worked as a chaplain for the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Bradley is married and has two children. Bradley was an All-American and First-team All-WAC player at BYU. Bradley's career was cut short due to a knee injury, but he is now a successful coach.
Bradley is one of the most decorated players in BYU history. Bradley is known for his ferocious rebounding and aggressive play on the court.
Bradley is a highly respected figure in the coaching community. Bradley is a two-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection. Bradley is a member of the Utah State Hall of Fame.
Bradley is scheduled to be inducted into the BYU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019. Bradley is currently the head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics.
9. Eric Leckner
Career
- High school: Mira Costa, (Manhattan Beach, California)
- College: Wyoming (1984–1988)
- NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
- Selected by the Utah Jazz
- Playing career: 1988–1999
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 45, 55
- 1988–1990: Utah Jazz
- 1990–1991: Sacramento Kings
- 1991–1992: Charlotte Hornets
- 1992–1993: Panna Firenze
- 1993–1994: Philadelphia 76ers
- 1994–1996: Detroit Pistons
- 1996–1997: Peristeri
- 1997: Charlotte Hornets
- 1997: Vancouver Grizzlies
- 1998–1999: Libertad de Sunchales
- 2× First-team All-WAC (1987, 1988)
- Points: 1,835 (4.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,418 (3.2 rpg)
- Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing United States, Summer Universiade, : 1987 Zagreb: National team
- Men’s Basketball
- Representing United States
- Summer Universiade
- : 1987 Zagreb: National team
Eric Leckner was a high school basketball legend in California. He was a 6'11" center and was selected 17th overall in the 1988 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.
After playing two seasons with the Jazz, Leckner was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1990. He then spent two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Leckner was a key player on the 1990 Utah Jazz team that made it to the NBA Finals.
He averaged 10.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game in his career. Leckner retired from the NBA in 1999. He now works as a basketball analyst for ESPN.
Leckner is married and has two children. Eric Leckner was a standout player at the University of Utah and was drafted in the first round of the 1992 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
He played for the 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and then the Charlotte Hornets before ending his career in 1999 with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Leckner was a very versatile player, able to score in a variety of ways.
He was very good at getting to the basket, as well as shooting from outside. He was also a very good passer, able to find his teammates in the open court.
Leckner was a two-time All-WAC selection and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1992. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1994. Leckner played in the NBA for nine seasons, retiring after the 1999 season.
He is currently the head coach of the Panna Firenze junior team. Leckner is a very successful coach, having led Panna Firenze to two Italian National Championships and one Italian Cup.
He is currently in his fourth season as head coach of the junior team and is expected to continue coaching for many years to come. Leckner is a very popular player in Italy and is considered one of the best players in Utah athletics history.
He is also a popular commentator and analyst for the Italian television network, Rai. Leckner is married and has two children. He currently lives in Florence, Italy.
10. Ken Sailors
Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball
Career
- High school: Laramie (Laramie, Wyoming)
- College: Wyoming (1940–1943, 1945–1946)
- Playing career: 1946–1951
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 4, 5, 27, 13
- 1946–1947: Cleveland Rebels
- 1947: Chicago Stags
- 1947: Philadelphia Warriors
- 1947–1949: Providence Steamrollers
- 1949–1950: Denver Nuggets
- 1950: Boston Celtics
- 1950–1951: Baltimore Bullets
- All-BAA Second Team (1949), 2× AAU All-American (1943, 1946), NCAA champion (1943), NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1943), Consensus first-team All-American (1943), Consensus second-team All-American (1946), No. 4 retired by Wyoming Cowboys
- College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2012
Ken Sailors was born on January 14, 1921 in Bushnell, Nebraska. Sailors attended high school in Laramie, Wyoming and played college basketball for Wyoming.
Sailors started his professional basketball career in 1946 with the Cleveland Rebels. He played for the Chicago Stags in 1947. Sailors played for the Minneapolis Lakers in 1951 and then spent time with the Fort Wayne Pistons, the Baltimore Bullets, and the Cincinnati Royals.
Sailors finished his career with the Detroit Pistons in 1957. He retired from playing basketball in 1957 and started working as a basketball coach. Sailors was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978.
He died on January 30, 2016 at the age of 95. Sailors was a two-time All-American at Wyoming and was consensus first-team All-American in his final season.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the first round of the 1947 NBA draft. Sailors played for the Warriors, Providence Steamrollers, and Denver Nuggets over his 13-year career. He won two championships with the Celtics in 1950 and 1951.
Sailors was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1951 and was also named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1947. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
Sailors died in 2016 at the age of 85.
11. Moe Radovich
Career
- High school: Thermopolis (Thermopolis, Wyoming)
- College: , Powell JC (1948–1949), Wyoming (1949–1952)
- NBA draft 1952 / Round: 8 / Pick: 73rd overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 4
- Coaching career: 1955–1976
Moe Radovich was a standout player at high school and college, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1952 NBA draft. Radovich spent most of his career with the Warriors, where he was a key reserve.
He retired in 1969, after averaging 5.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Radovich died in 2004 at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer.
He was inducted into the Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. Moe Radovich was a four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion as a point guard with the Philadelphia Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Radovich played a pivotal role in both teams' championships, leading the Warriors to their first title in 1955 and the Bucks to their first in 1971. Radovich was also a key contributor to the Warriors' back-to-back championships in 1957 and 1958.
After retiring as a player, Radovich served as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Sheridan JC. Radovich was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.
He passed away in August of 2018 at the age of 84. Moe Radovich was a well-known and respected player and coach in the NBA. He will be missed.
12. Chris Engler
Career
- High school: Stillwater, (Oak Park Heights, Minnesota)
- College: , Minnesota (1977–1979), Wyoming (1980–1982)
- NBA draft 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 60th overall
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors
- Playing career: 1982–1992
- Position: Center
- Number: 55, 34, 50
- 1982–1984: Golden State Warriors
- 1984–1985: New Jersey Nets
- 1984–1985: Wyoming Wildcatters
- 1985: Chicago Bulls
- 1985: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1985–1986: Jollycolombani Forlì
- 1986: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1986–1987: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1987–1988: New Jersey Nets
- 1988–1989: Rapid City Thrillers
- 1991–1992: Alvik BK
Chris Engler was a member of the Golden State Warriors during his playing career. Engler was a forward who averaged 7.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in his career.
Engler was a part of the Warriors' 1982 playoff run, which ended with a loss to the Boston Celtics. Engler later played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Portland Trail Blazers.
Engler retired in 1992 after playing in 840 games. Engler is currently an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Engler was born on March 1, 1959 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Chris Engler currently lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Chris Engler is 63 years old. Engler was drafted in the second round by the Golden State Warriors in 1982. He played for the New Jersey Nets, the Wyoming Wildcatters, and the Chicago Bulls before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in 1985. Engler was a part of the 1985-1986 Milwaukee Bucks championship team.
He played for Rapid City Thrillers in Italy from 1986 to 1987, and then joined the New Jersey Nets in 1988. Engler was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1991, and then returned to the Milwaukee Bucks in 1992.
He retired in 1994. Engler has since worked as a scout for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Chris Engler is currently an assistant coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA D-League.
13. John Pilch
Career
- High school: Hot Springs County, (Thermopolis, Wyoming)
- College: Wyoming (1946–1950)
- NBA draft 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14th overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Position: Forward
- Number: 18
- 1951–1952: Minneapolis Lakers
- Second team All-American – Look, Collier's (1950)
John Pilch was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on July 11, 1925. Pilch attended high school in Hot Springs County, Wyoming and played football for the school.
Pilch attended the University of Wyoming and played football for the school. Pilch was drafted in the eighth round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.
Pilch played for the Colts from 1952 to 1956. Pilch played for the New York Giants from 1957 to 1959. Pilch played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1960 to 1962.
Pilch played for the Detroit Lions from 1963 to 1966. Pilch played for the Washington Redskins from 1967 to 1971. Pilch played for the Oakland Raiders from 1972 to 1976.
Pilch retired from football in 1976. Pilch was a standout forward for Wyoming before being drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1950 NBA Draft. Pilch played for the Minneapolis Lakers for two seasons before retiring in 1952.
Pilch was a Second Team All-American for Look magazine in 1950 and was inducted into the Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Pilch is currently a member of the Wyoming High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Pilch has two children, one of whom is also a basketball player.
Pilch is currently the director of basketball operations for the Wyoming Cowboys football team.
14. Fennis Dembo
Career
- High school: Fox Tech (San Antonio, Texas)
- College: Wyoming (1984–1988)
- NBA draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1988–1995
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 34
- 1988–1989: Detroit Pistons
- 1990–1992: Chorale Roanne
- 1992–1993: Rapid City Thrillers
- 1994–1995: Shreveport Crawdads
- NBA champion (1989), Third-team All-American – AP (1988), WAC Player of the Year (1987), 2× First-team All-WAC (1987, 1988), No. 34 retired by Wyoming Cowboys
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 1987 Indianapolis: Team competition
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 1987 Indianapolis: Team competition
Fennis Dembo was an American small forward who played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons from 1988 to 1995. Dembo was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1966. He attended Fox Tech High School in San Antonio, Texas, and played college basketball for Wyoming.
Dembo was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1988 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1988 to 1995. His most successful season was 1992-1993, when he averaged 15.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. After his NBA career, Dembo played in several European leagues.
He retired in 2001. Fennis Dembo is currently the head coach of the American team Chorale Roanne. In 2007, he was named the head coach of the French team Nancy. Dembo has two daughters and one son. Dembo played for the Shreveport Crawdads of the National Basketball Association from 1994 to 1995.
He won an NBA championship with the team in 1989 and was also a Third-team All-American. He also won two WAC Player of the Year awards. His No. 34 was retired by the Wyoming Cowboys. Fennis Dembo was born on October 10, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
15. Justin Williams
Sacramento Kings
Career
- High school: Thornwood (South Holland, Illinois)
- College: , Colby CC (2002–2004), Wyoming (2004–2006)
- NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2006–present
- 2006–2007: Dakota Wizards
- 2007–2008: Sacramento Kings
- 2008: Houston Rockets
- 2012: Los Angeles D-Fenders
- 2013: GlobalPort Batang Pier
- 2013: San Miguel Beermen
- 2014–2015: Saigon Heat
- 2015–2018: Ciclista Olímpico
- 2018–2019: Guaros de Lara
- 2019–2020: San Lorenzo
- 2021: Titanes de Barranquilla
- ABL champion (2013), ABL Defensive Player of the Year (2014), Argentine League MVP (2016), 2× Liga Nacional de Básquet rebounding leader (2016, 2017), BCL Americas blocks leader (2021)
Williams played college basketball for Colby College before being undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft. He has since played for the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and LA Clippers.
Williams was a three-time All-Star and was named the Sixth Man of the Year in 2018. He is married and has two children. Averaged 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks in 82 games (30 starts) for the Rockets in 2012-13.
Averaged 12.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 blocks in 74 games (29 starts) for the Kings in 2007-08. Played in 82 games (30 starts) for the D-Fenders in 2013-14 and averaged 12.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks.
Led the Kings in rebounds (7.9) and assists (1.5) in 2007-08. Played in 73 games (29 starts) for the Rockets in 2012-13 and averaged 15.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks. Averaged 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks in 72 games (29 starts) for the Rockets in 2011-12.
Averaged 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 blocks in 82 games (30 starts) for the Rockets in 2010-11. Played in 82 games (30 starts) for the Kings in 2009-10 and averaged 14.1
points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks. Played in 66 games (24 starts) for the Clippers in 2009-10 and averaged 12.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 blocks.
16. Tony Windis
Career
- High school: Commerce, (New York City, New York)
- College: Wyoming (1956–1959)
- NBA draft 1959 / Round: 5 / Pick: 32nd overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1959–1960
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 10
- 1959–1960: Detroit Pistons
Tony Windis was born on January 27, 1933, in New York City. He attended high school in Commerce, New York and, after graduating, went on to study at Wyoming College.
Windis started his professional wrestling career in the 1950s, and he was a mainstay of the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promotion throughout the 1990s. In the 1990s, Windis also performed for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) again.
In 2013, Windis was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Windis passed away in 2018, aged 89. Windis was a point guard for the Detroit Pistons during the 1959-60 season. He averaged 9.7 points and 3.2 assists per game. Windis was drafted 32nd overall by the Pistons.
He played for the Pistons for one season. Windis was born in February of 1939. Windis passed away in February of 2018. Windis was a member of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Windis was inducted into the Detroit Pistons Hall of Fame in 1992.
Windis is remembered for his contributions to the game of basketball.
17. George Nostrand
Career
- High school: Uniondale (Uniondale, New York)
- College: High Point (1941–1944), Wyoming (1944–1945)
- Playing career: 1946–1950
- Position: Center / Forward
- Number: 16, 11, 9, 14, 6, 3, 18
- 1946: Toronto Huskies
- 1946–1947: Cleveland Rebels
- 1947–1949: Providence Steamrollers
- 1949: Boston Celtics
- 1949: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
- 1949–1950: Chicago Stags
George Nostrand was born on January 25, 1924 in Uniondale, New York. He attended high school in Uniondale and played football and basketball. Nostrand then attended college at High Point and played football and baseball.
After college, Nostrand served in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, Nostrand worked in advertising and then in the oil industry. In the early 1970s, Nostrand began a successful career in real estate.
In 1981, Nostrand died from a heart attack at the age of 57. George Nostrand was 6'8" tall and weighed 195 pounds. Nostrand was a successful real estate developer and was known for his innovative marketing techniques. George Nostrand was a center and forward who played in the NBA for six seasons.
Nostrand was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round in 1949. Nostrand played for the Chicago Stags, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, and Providence Steamrollers in the NBA.
Nostrand averaged 10.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his career. Nostrand retired from the NBA in 1950. Nostrand is currently a broadcaster for the Boston Celtics.
Nostrand has two daughters and two sons. Nostrand is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Nostrand is 78 years old.
18. Floyd Volker
Career
- High school: Casper (Casper, Wyoming)
- College: Wyoming (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
- BAA draft: 1947 / Undrafted
- Position: Forward / Center
- Number: 20, 29
- 1947–1949: Oshkosh All-Stars
- 1949: Indianapolis Olympians
- 1949–1950: Denver Nuggets
- 1950–1951: Denver Refiners
Floyd Volker was born in Casper, Wyoming on June 21, 1921. He attended high school in Casper, Wyoming and played football and baseball. Volker served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
He began his career in baseball as a pitcher and outfielder with the Philadelphia Phillies. Volker enjoyed a long career in baseball, playing with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Detroit Tigers, and the Baltimore Orioles.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. Volker died on January 5, 1995 at the age of 73. He was considered one of the best pitchers in baseball history.
Volker is a member of the baseball Hall of Fame. Floyd Volker was one of the most well-known players in college basketball during the 1940s and 1950s.
Volker played for Wyoming for two seasons, 1941-1943 and 1946-1947, and was extremely successful. He led the Cowboys to back-to-back conference championships and was a First-Team All-Wyoming selection in both seasons.
Volker was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1947 BAA draft, but did not play in the NBA. Volker played in the NBA for two seasons, 1949-1950 and 1950-1951, with the Oshkosh All-Stars and the Denver Nuggets, respectively.
Volker was a key player for both teams and was a two-time All-Star. Volker retired from the NBA after the 1951 season. Floyd Volker was a versatile player who was able to score, rebound, and block shots. He was a very successful college basketball player and is now considered one of the all-time greats.
19. Reggie Slater
Career
- High school: Kashmere (Houston, Texas)
- College: Wyoming (1988–1992)
- NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1992–2003
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 35, 40, 50, 24
- 1992–1993: Peñas Huesca
- 1993–1994: Girona
- 1994–1995: Denver Nuggets
- 1995: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1995: Chicago Rockers
- 1995–1996: Denver Nuggets
- 1996: Dallas Mavericks
- 1996: Ülkerspor
- 1996–1997: La Crosse Bobcats
- 1997–1999: Toronto Raptors
- 1999–2000: Montecatini SC
- 2000–2001: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2001: New Jersey Nets
- 2001–2002: Atlanta Hawks
- 2002: Kansas City Knights
- 2002: Basket Livorno
- 2002–2003: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 2003: Caja San Fernando
- 2003: Unicaja Málaga
- CBA All-Star (1997), WAC Player of the Year (1992), 3× First-team All-WAC (1990–1992)
Slater was born in Houston, Texas in 1970. He attended Kashmere High School in Houston and played college basketball at Wyoming. Slater was not selected in the 1992 NBA draft but signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Slater played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Rockers and Denver Nuggets over the course of his career. Slater retired in 2003. Slater has since worked as a basketball commentator for TNT. Slater was inducted into the Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016.
Slater has two children. Slater currently resides in Houston, Texas. Reggie Slater was a versatile player in the NBA for 13 years, most notably with the Dallas Mavericks. Slater was a gifted scorer, averaging 19.4 points per game in his career. Slater also averaged 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
Slater was a key player on the Mavericks' 1996 championship team. Slater retired in 2003 after playing for the Unicaja Málaga in the Spanish League.
Slater is currently an assistant coach with the Austin Spurs in the NBA D-League. Slater was inducted into the Dallas Mavericks' Hall of Fame in 2012. Slater is also a member of the Italian National Team.
20. Ron Livingstone
Career
- High school: Oakland (Oakland, California)
- College: , Modesto JC (1944–1946), Saint Mary's (1946–1947), Wyoming (1948–1949)
- BAA draft 1949 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1947–1951
- Position: Center
- Number: 17, 6
- 1947–1948: Denver Nuggets
- 1949: Baltimore Bullets
- 1949–1951: Philadelphia Warriors
Ron Livingstone was born on October 9, 1925 in Oakland, California. After high school, Livingstone attended Modesto JC where he played football and basketball.
In 1946, Livingstone transferred to Saint Mary's where he played basketball and football. In 1947, Livingstone was drafted into the U.S. Army. While serving in the Army, he played for the Pershing Rifles in Wichita, Kansas.
After his discharge from the Army, Livingstone returned to Saint Mary's and played football and basketball. In 1949, Livingstone transferred to the University of California, Berkeley where he played football and basketball. In 1951, Livingstone was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL Draft.
After playing for the Eagles for two years, Livingstone signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 1953. In 1957, Livingstone signed with the Baltimore Colts.
He played for the Colts until 1965. In 1965, Livingstone signed with the Oakland Raiders. He played for the Raiders until 1991. In 1991, Livingstone retired from professional football.
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21. Mike Todorovich
Career
- High school: Soldan (St. Louis, Missouri)
- College: Wyoming (1946–1947)
- BAA draft: 1947 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1947–1951
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 9, 21, 19
- NBL All-Time Team, All-NBL First Team (1948), All-NBL Second Team (1949), NBL Rookie of the Year (1948)
Mike Todorovich was born in 1923 in Zeigler, Illinois. He played power forward and center for the Philadelphia Warriors and St. Louis Hawks during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Todorovich was an All-Star three times and won the 1947–48 BAA MVP award. He retired in 1951 and later worked as a basketball coach at Wilmington (Delaware) College and the University of Missouri.
Todorovich died on June 24, 2000 in St. Louis, Missouri. Todorovich played for the Sheboygan Red Skins from 1947 to 1949 before playing for the St. Louis Bombers from 1949 to 1951. He was an all-star twice during his playing career and won Rookie of the Year in 1948.
He coached the Tri-Cities Blackhawks from 1950 to 1951 before spending the next decade as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks. Todorovich retired in 1973 after coaching the Milwaukee Bucks to the playoffs twice. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 73.
22. Jeff Linder
Career
- 1995–1996: Mesa State
- 1997–2000: Western State
- Position(s): Point guard
- 2001–2004: Emporia State (assistant)
- 2004–2006: Midland (assistant)
- 2006–2008: Weber State (assistant)
- 2008–2010: San Francisco (assistant)
- 2010–2016: Boise State (assistant)
- 2016–2020: Northern Colorado
- 2020–present: Wyoming
- 2000–2001: Colorado (asst. director of basketball operations)
Jeff Linder is the new head coach of Wyoming, replacing Dave Rice who retired after six seasons at the helm. Linder played point guard at Western State and Emporia State before turning to coaching.
He has led his teams to a 46–34 record in six seasons as a head coach. His teams have played in the Mountain West conference and have been moderately successful. Linder is well-known for his defensive prowess and has helped his teams to some strong defensive rankings.
Linder is a graduate of Boise State University. Jeff Linder has been an assistant coach at Weber State, San Francisco, Boise State, and Northern Colorado. Linder is most well-known for his work as an assistant coach at Boise State, where he helped lead the Broncos to a national championship in 2016.
Linder is also a successful head coach, having led Wyoming to a 126–84 record in his five seasons as head coach. Linder received national recognition in 2019 when he was named Big Sky Coach of the Year. Linder is expected to join Northern Colorado as an assistant coach in 2020.
23. Josh Davis
Career
- High school: Salem Academy (Salem, Oregon)
- College: Wyoming (1998–2002)
- NBA draft: 2002 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2002–2013
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 5, 23, 18, 15
- 2002–2003: Sicc Jesi
- 2003–2004: Idaho Stampede
- 2004: Atlanta Hawks
- 2004: Baloncesto León
- 2004–2005: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2005: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2005: Idaho Stampede
- 2006: Houston Rockets
- 2006: Phoenix Suns
- 2006: Idaho Stampede
- 2006–2007: Dynamo Moscow Region
- 2007–2008: Kyiv
- 2008–2009: Colorado 14ers
- 2009: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- 2009–2010: Panellinios
- 2010–2011: Bancatercas Teramo
- 2011–2012: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2012: Austin Toros
- 2013: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- CBA Most Valuable Player (2004), CBA All-Star (2004), CBA Newcomer of the Year (2004), CBA All-Rookie Team (2004)
Davis was a high school standout in Oregon before playing two seasons at Wyoming. He was undrafted but signed with the Atlanta Hawks in 2004. He played for the Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, and Utah Jazz over the next seven seasons.
In 2013, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks and played one season with them. Davis retired in 2014. He is currently a basketball coach in Oregon. Davis was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. He has two children.
Davis is a power forward who played the position at a high level for many years. Davis was a highly productive player in the CBA for many years.
He was the MVP of the 2004 CBA season and was also named to the All-Star team. Davis is a two-time champion in Russia and has also won a championship with the 76ers in the NBA. Davis is currently playing in the Argentine league with the Guaiqueríes de Margarita.
24. Tim Breaux
Career
- High school: Zachary (Zachary, Louisiana)
- College: Wyoming (1988–1992)
- NBA draft: 1992 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1992–2004
- Position: Forward
- Number: 15, 22
- 1992–1993: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 1993: Tours Joué
- 1993–1994: Pamesa Valencia
- 1994–1996: Houston Rockets
- 1996–1997: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 1997: Rockford Lightning
- 1997: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1997–1998: Idaho Stampede
- 1998: Cáceres
- 1998–1999: Galatasaray
- 1999–2000: Dierre Massa e Cozzile
- 2000: Brandt Hagen
- 2003–2004: Yakima Sun Kings
- NBA champion (1995), CBA All-Rookie Second Team (1993)
Tim Breaux was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1970. He attended high school in Zachary, Louisiana and played college basketball at Wyoming. He was drafted by the NBA in the 1992 draft but never played in the league.
He had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets, and Dallas Mavericks. He retired in 2004. Tim Breaux is now a basketball coach and works as an assistant coach for the LSU Tigers.
He has two sons who are also basketball players. Tim Breaux is a successful coach and has helped many players to improve their skills. He is currently the head coach of the LSU Tigers men's basketball team. Tim Breaux was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1994 NBA Draft.
He played for the Rockets from 1994 to 1996. Breaux then played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce from 1996 to 1997. He then played for the Rockford Lightning from 1997 to 1998. Breaux then signed with the Idaho Stampede in 1998. He then played for Cáceres from 1998 to 1999. He then played for Galatasaray from 1999 to 2000.
He then played for Brandt Hagen from 2003 to 2004. Breaux then signed with the Yakima Sun Kings in 2004.
25. Jack Cotton
Career
- College: Wyoming (1947–1948)
- Playing career: 1948–1950
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 28
- Coaching career: 1950–1967
Jack Cotton was born in 1924 in Miles City, Montana. He played college basketball at Wyoming and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1948 NBA draft.
Cotton played for the Celtics for two seasons, before being traded to the Philadelphia Warriors in 1950. He spent the next four seasons with the Warriors before being traded to the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1954.
Cotton played for the Pistons for four seasons before retiring in 1958. He later worked as a basketball coach at various schools in the United States. Cotton passed away on September 26, 2016 at the age of 91.
Jack Cotton was an NBA player for the Denver Nuggets from 1948-1950 and then coached the team from 1950-1953. After playing for Dodge City HS and Southwestern (KS) in his playing days, Cotton coached Omaha from 1955-1959.
He then spent nine years with Adams State, where he led the team to a NCAA Division II national championship in 1963. Cotton then retired from coaching and went on to have a successful career in business. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 94.
Cotton was a very successful coach, leading his teams to a total of four NCAA Division II national championships. He was also named the NABC Coach of the Year twice and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
Cotton was a very influential figure in the history of basketball and is remembered as one of the great coaches of all time.
26. Bill Roberts
Career
- College: Wyoming (1945–1946)
- Playing career: 1947–1951
- Position: Center
- Number: 11, 5, 3
- 1947–1948: Atlanta Crackers
- 1948: Chicago Stags
- 1948–1949: Boston Celtics
- 1949–1950: St. Louis Bombers
- 1950–1951: Scranton Miners
- 1950–1951: Louisville Alumnites
Bill Roberts was an American basketball player who played for Wyoming from 1945 to 1946. He then played for the Chicago Stags from 1947 to 1951. He was a member of the United States national basketball team that competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
He then played for the Fort Wayne Pistons from 1952 to 1958. He then played for the Detroit Pistons from 1959 to 1968. He then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1968 to 1970. He then played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1970 to 1973. He then played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1973 to 1981.
He then retired from basketball. Bill Roberts was born on November 5th, 1923 in Atlanta, Georgia. Roberts played college basketball at the University of Georgia and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1948 NBA Draft. Roberts played for the Celtics from 1948 to 1949. He then played for the St.
Louis Bombers from 1949 to 1950. Roberts then played for the Louisville Alumnites from 1950 to 1951. Roberts then played for the Scranton Miners from 1951 to 1952. Roberts played for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1952 to 1954.
Roberts played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1954 to 1958. Roberts then played for the Denver Nuggets from 1958 to 1962.
Roberts then played for the Syracuse Nationals from 1962 to 1966. Roberts then played for the Baltimore Bullets from 1966 to 1970.
Roberts then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1970 to 1972. Roberts then played for the Detroit Pistons from 1972 to 1975. Roberts then played for the Golden State Warriors from 1975 to 1979. Roberts then played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1979 to 1981.
Roberts then played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1981 to 1984. Roberts then played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 1984 to 1990. Roberts then played for the New York Knicks from 1990 to 1992.
Roberts then retired from the NBA. Bill Roberts was a dominant center in the NBA during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1948 NBA Draft and spent four seasons with the team.
Roberts then played for the St. Louis Bombers, Louisville Alumnites, and Scranton Miners before retiring from the NBA in 1990. Roberts was a seven-time All-Star and won two championships with the Boston Celtics in 1948 and 1950.
27. Chris Haslam
Chris Haslam is the owner and CEO of the Cleveland Browns. He is also the chairman and president of Pilot Flying J, the largest truck stop chain in the United States.
Haslam has been involved in the Cleveland sports scene for over two decades. He was a co-founder of the Cavs, and he also owns the Indians. He is a strong supporter of the city of Cleveland, and he has donated millions of dollars to various charities and organizations in the city.
He is also known for his philanthropy, and he has given millions of dollars to various organizations and charities. He is a member of the National Football League Hall of Fame, and he has also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Chris Haslam is an entrepreneur and business leader, and he has played a major role in the growth of the Cleveland sports scene. He is a well-known figure in the city, and he is known for his generosity and support of the community.
28. Francisco Cruz
Career
- High school: Abraham Lincoln (Denver, Colorado)
- College: , Western Nebraska CC (2008–2010), Wyoming (2010–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2015: Halcones Rojos
- 2013: Pioneros de Quintana Roo
- 2014: Fuerza Guinda de Nogales
- 2015: Ciclista Olímpico
- 2015–2016: VEF Rīga
- 2016–2019: Fuenlabrada
- 2019–2020: Rytas Vilnius
- 2020–2021: Afyon Belediye
- 2021–2022: Tofaş
- 2022–present: Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor
- Turkish Basketball League Scoring Leader (2021)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Mexico, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2017 Argentina: , Centrobasket, : 2014 Mexico: , : 2016 Panama: , FIBA COCABA Championship, : 2013 El Salvador:
- Men's basketball
- Representing Mexico
- FIBA AmeriCup
- : 2017 Argentina:
- Centrobasket
- : 2014 Mexico:
- : 2016 Panama:
- FIBA COCABA Championship
- : 2013 El Salvador:
Francisco Cruz was born on October 3, 1989 in Nogales, Mexico. Cruz played college basketball for Western Nebraska CC and Wyoming. Cruz was undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft but has since played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.
Cruz has also played in Europe for the Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor. Cruz is a three-time BSL champion with Manisa and was named the Turkish League's Most Valuable Player in 2016.
Cruz is a shooting guard who is often used as a backup point guard. Cruz has been described as a "pass-first" player who is good at creating shots for others.
Cruz is married to Ana and has two children. Cruz is a Mexican national and has represented his country at both the junior and senior levels. Francisco Cruz is a professional basketball player who has played for several clubs in his career.
Francisco Cruz has won a Turkish Basketball League scoring title in 2021. Francisco Cruz has also won a Turkish Cup title and a Turkish Super League title. Francisco Cruz is a member of the Spanish national basketball team. Francisco Cruz was born in 1993.
29. Nathan Sobey
Adelaide 36ers
Career
- High school: , Emmanuel College, (Warrnambool, Victoria), St Patrick's, (Ballarat, Victoria)
- College: , Cochise (2010–2012), Wyoming (2012–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2010–present
- 2010: Warrnambool Seahawks
- 2014: Ballarat Miners
- 2014–2015: Cairns Taipans
- 2015: Cairns Marlins
- 2015–2019: Adelaide 36ers
- 2016: Warrnambool Seahawks
- 2017: PAOK
- 2018: Warrnambool Seahawks
- 2019: SIG Strasbourg
- 2019–present: Brisbane Bullets
- 2020–2021: Ipswich Force
- All-NBL First Team (2021), 2× All-NBL Second Team (2017, 2019), NBL Most Improved Player (2017), Big V Division One champion (2016), Big V Division One Finals MVP (2016), Big V Division One MVP (2016)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Australia, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, Commonwealth Games, : 2018 Gold Coast: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing Australia
- Olympic Games
- : 2020 Tokyo: Team
- Commonwealth Games
- : 2018 Gold Coast: Team
Nathan Sobey is a point guard and shooting guard in the NBL. He attended Emmanuel College and St Patrick's College in Ballarat, Victoria. Sobey was drafted by the Brisbane Bullets in the 2012 NBL draft.
Sobey has appeared in 190 games in the NBL, averaging 10.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Sobey played for Cochise in the 2010–2012 season, and for the Wyoming Cowboys in the 2012–2014 season.
Sobey is a member of the Australia national basketball team, and played for them at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Sobey is married and has two children. Sobey is a supporter of the Melbourne Demons in the Australian Football League.
Sobey is known for his athleticism and his ability to shoot the ball from long range. Nathan Sobey is an Australian professional basketball player who has played for the Ballarat Miners, Cairns Taipans, Adelaide 36ers, PAOK, Warrnambool Seahawks and Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL).
Sobey was undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft but has since played for several NBL teams. He has won two NBL championships with the Adelaide 36ers in 2018 and 2019.
Sobey has also appeared for the Australian national team at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships. Sobey was born in Warrnambool, Victoria, in Australia on October 9, 1990.
Nathan Sobey is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward positions. Sobey is a popular player with the fans, who appreciate his hustle and determination on the court.
30. Derek Cooke Jr.
Wyoming Cowboys men's basketball
Career
- High school: Friendly (Fort Washington, Maryland)
- College: , Cloud County CC (2011–2012), Wyoming (2012–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015: Rethymno Cretan Kings
- 2015–2017: Bakersfield Jam / Northern Arizona Suns
- 2017–2018: Perth Wildcats
- 2018–2019: Northern Arizona Suns
- 2019: Raptors 905
- 2019: Hamilton Honey Badgers
- 2019–2020: Trieste
- 2020: Hamilton Honey Badgers
- 2021: Tsmoki-Minsk
- 2021: Brose Bamberg
- 2021–2022: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
- 2022–present: Treviso Basket
Derek Cooke Jr. was born on August 23, 1991 in Washington, D.C. Cooke attended Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Maryland, and played for the school's basketball team.
Cooke then played college basketball for Cloud County CC, where he spent two seasons (2011–2012, 2012–2015). Cooke then signed with Universo Treviso Basket in Italy, where he has played since 2016.
Cooke has played in the Lega Basket Serie A for Universo Treviso, averaging 5.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. Cooke is 31 years old and is a power forward / center. Derek Cooke Jr. is an Undrafted player in the NBA Draft.
Derek Cooke Jr. played for the Rethymno Cretan Kings in the 2015-2016 season. In the 2017-2018 season, Cooke played for the Bakersfield Jam and the Northern Arizona Suns. Cooke then played for the Perth Wildcats in the 2018-2019 season.
Cooke then signed with the Toronto Raptors 905 for the 2019-2020 season. Cooke then moved to the Hamilton Honey Badgers for the 2020-2021 season. Cooke will play with the Treviso Basket in the 2021-2022 season. Cooke has played for the Brose Bamberg in the 2021-2022 season.
Cooke has played in 122 games in his career.
31. Leon Brown
Career
- College: Wyoming (1944–1946)
- Position: Forward
- 1946: Cleveland Rebels
- 1946–1947: Baltimore Bullets
Leon Brown was an American football player who played for the Cleveland Browns in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL).
Brown played college football at the University of Nebraska and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1942 NFL Draft. Brown played for the Browns from 1945 to 1948 and was a part of the team that won the NFL Championship in 1948.
Brown played for the AFL's Buffalo Bills from 1949 to 1951, and was the league's MVP in 1950. Brown played for the Baltimore Colts from 1952 to 1954 and was a part of the team that won the NFL Championship in 1953. Brown played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1955 to 1958, and was the league's MVP in 1957.
Brown played for the Washington Redskins from 1959 to 1962, and was the league's MVP in 1961. Brown retired from football in 1963 after a season with the Dallas Cowboys. Brown was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
32. Tom Asbury
Career
- 1964–1967: Wyoming
- Position(s): Forward
- 1976–1979: Wyoming (assistant)
- 1979–1988: Pepperdine (assistant)
- 1988–1994: Pepperdine
- 1994–2000: Kansas State
- 2003–2007: Alabama (assistant)
- 2008–2011: Pepperdine
Tom Asbury was a forward who played for Wyoming from 1964 to 1967. He then spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Pepperdine, before moving on to become an assistant at Pepperdine for four more seasons.
In 1988, Asbury was named the head coach of Pepperdine, and he held the position for four seasons. After leaving Pepperdine, Asbury spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Santa Clara. In 1994, Asbury was named the head coach of the Utah Flash of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
He held the position for three seasons, before stepping down in 1998. After leaving the Flash, Asbury spent a year as an assistant coach at Pepperdine, before becoming the head coach of the University of Wyoming in 1999.
Asbury held the position for eight seasons, before retiring in 2006. Asbury is currently the head coach of the NBA D-League's Santa Cruz Warriors.
33. Lew Roney
Career
- High school: Powell (Powell, Wyoming)
- College: Wyoming (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
- Position: Guard
- NCAA champion (1943)
Lew Roney was born in 1922 in Powell, Wyoming. He was a World War II veteran and served in the United States Army. Lew Roney was a rancher and owned a ranch in Wyoming.
Lew Roney died in 2004 at the age of 82. Lew Roney is remembered for his military service and ranching skills. Lew Roney was a standout guard for Wyoming during the 1940s and 1950s.
He was a two-time NCAA champion and a member of the All-America team twice. Roney was a versatile player who excelled at both shooting and passing. After college, Roney played in the NBA for the Philadelphia Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Roney is considered one of the best guards of his era and is a member of the Wyoming athletics Hall of Fame. Lew Roney died in 2006 at the age of 80.
34. Jim Weir
Career
- High school: Green River (Green River, Wyoming)
- College: Wyoming (1941–1946)
- Position: Forward
- Number: 16
- NCAA champion (1943)
Jim Weir was born in 1943 in Green River, Wyoming. Weir attended high school in Green River and played football and basketball. Weir began his professional football career in the American Football League with the Denver Broncos in 1965.
Weir moved on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. Weir was a three-time All-Pro and was named to the Pro Bowl twice. Weir retired from football in 1981. Weir has since worked as a football commentator and analyst for television and radio.
Weir was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Weir has two children and three grandchildren. Weir was a NCAA Champion forward for the Wyoming Cowboys in 1943.
He was drafted into the military during World War II and played for the military team before joining the Cowboys. Weir was a two-time All-American and played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and the St.
Louis Hawks. Weir later served as the head coach of the Wyoming Cowboys and led them to the NCAA tournament in 1978. Weir passed away in March of 2014 at the age of 89.
35. Hayden Dalton
Career
- High school: Chaparral (Parker, Colorado)
- College: , Central Wyoming (2014–2015), Wyoming (2015–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Bakken Bears
- 2019–2021: CEZ Nymburk
- 2021: JL Bourg-en-Bresse
- 2021–2022: CB San Pablo Burgos
- 2022–present: Hapoel Holon
- Israeli League champion (2022), CBI champion (2017), First-team All-Mountain West (2018)
Hayden Dalton is a 26-year-old American power forward who plays for Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Premier League. He was born in Parker, Colorado and attended Chaparral High School.
Dalton then played college basketball at Central Wyoming. Dalton has played for the United States national team at the under-19, under-20, and under-23 levels. He has also played for the United States national team in the World University Games.
Dalton has been a key player for Hapoel Holon this season, averaging 14.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
He was also named to the Israeli Premier League All-Star team. Dalton has been in the Israeli Premier League since he was 18 years old and has won two championships with the club.
He is currently the team's leading scorer. Hayden Dalton is a natural power forward who can shoot the ball well from outside the arc. He is also a strong rebounder and passer.
Final Words
The Wyoming Cowboys basketball team is one of the most successful in the history of the sport. They have been nationally ranked and have had many successful seasons.
Some of their best players over the years include Scott Hastings, Grant Green, and Tony Smith.
