Artis Gilmore (Jacksonville, 1970-1971)
We know that it is hard to believe the amazing career stats that Artis Gilmore raked in. He is one of five players to have a career average of 20 points and 20 rebounds per game. He transferred from a junior college to Jacksonville before starting his junior year. While at Jacksonville, he was picked to play in the All-American team both seasons and led the team to the NCAA championship game against UCLA in 1970. With his rebound average of 22.7 per game, he holds the all-time record to this day. Cool, huh? We can’t imagine anyone beating this incredible figure for a very long time.
Artis Gilmore (Jacksonville, 1970-1971)
Magic Johnson (Michigan State, 1977-1979)
Earvin Johnson was the most popular basketball star at Michigan State during his time there. Around that time, more people were keeping an eye on college basketball than at any other time in history. Magic was an All-American pick two times during his college career. In 1979, he was even a consensus first-team pick and led the Spartans to victory at the NCAA championship. In fact, that basketball game is the most-watched one in the history of the United States. We are not surprised to hear that he was named the most outstanding player in the tournament that year! They don’t make ballers like him anymore.
Magic Johnson (Michigan State, 1977-1979)
