Hank Luisetti- Stanford (1935-1938)
Luisetti is known as one of the legends of basketball for his innovation within the game, he is the inventor of the running one-handed shot which later became the jump shot. This was his offensive tool that elevate the game for not only him but for all.Luisetti was believed to keep both feet planted when shooting but the opposite was true, “I’d get the ball, take a dribble or two and jump and shoot on the way up. I didn’t jump and shoot at the height of my jump, the way they do now. I’d let the ball go right near my face; I’d push and shoot, off my fingertips.” He never made it to the NBA as he contracted spinal meningitis in the Navy.
Hank Luisetti- Stanford (1935 1938)
Cliff Hagan- Kentucky (1951-1954)
Also referred to as “Li’l Abner” may have been one of the stars of Kentucky having helped them win the NCAA Championship in 1951, they won 68-58 over Kansas State. Although having been part of some scandal associated with the team his NBA career was not hurt at all. Hagan was selected by the Celtics and scored a record of 51 points in 1953. This record was no beaten until 1970.
Cliff Hagan- Kentucky (1951 1954)
