Bob Cousy- Holy Cross (1947-1950)
Known for his streetball tactics and up-tempo playing he managed to adapt whilst playing at Holy Cross to a more strategic and staple footwork kind of tactics. He managed to score 227 points in his freshman year and was an underdog at this point with just 9 minutes of playing time per game, he went on to play in the 1947 NCAA tournament. Cousy was treated unfairly until his senior year 1949-1950 when the crowd cheered and demanded he be put on, in just a few minutes he scored 11 points and saved his team with a behind-the-back-dribble.
Bob Cousy- Holy Cross (1947 1950)
Bob Pettit- LSU (1952-1954)
As a player of 11 seasons in the NBA Pettit’s college career set him up for such success. He had offers from 14 different universities but went with Louisiana. Becoming a three-time All-Southeastern Conference selection and a two time All-American. Pettit made such a name for himself that in 1954 his number was retired, number 50. He was the first athlete in any sport to receive such a reward. He is naturally now a member of the LSU Hall of Fame.
Bob Pettit- LSU (1952 1954)
