Rocky. Rocky the Mountain Lion, the Denver Nuggets' mascot, made his debut on December 15, 1990.

Miami Heat. Alonzo Mourning was selected 2nd behind Shaq in the 1992 NBA Draft.

Buzz Peterson. Tennessee head coach Buzz Peterson was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year in 2000.

Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem Olajuwon was the top draft pick in the 1984 NBA Draft; Michael Jordan was picked third.

Walt Frazier III. Walt Frazier married a girl he met at Southern Illinois, whom he later divorced.

Bob McAdoo. Is his playing years, NBA player Bob McAdoo was named Rookie of the Year, and awarded NBA's MVP award.