Bob Lanier- St. Bonaventure (1968-1970)
As 6″11 Bob Lanier had an impressive college career but one that was also halted by injury. Lanier currently is the holder of the scoring and rebounding records at St. Bonaventure- averaging 27.6 points and 15.7 rebounds, additionally obtaining 57% shooting in 75 career games. Lanier injured his knee and eventually had to undergo surgery which would be the first of eight in his lifetime.
Bob Lanier- St. Bonaventure (1968 1970)
Cazzie Russell- Michigan (1964-1967)
Russel helped lead the Wolverines to three Bi Ten Conference titles in the years of 1964-1966. They also entered the Final Four in 196 and 1965 but lost, unfortunately. In 1966 Russell was named College Basketball Player of the Year as he managed to average 30.8 points per game. He also participated in the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He went on to being the first overall pick of the 1966 JNBA draft and was chosen by the New York Knicks.
Cazzie Russell- Michigan (1964 1967)
