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.

81. Jonny Flynn started 81 games in 2009-10 but only 9 games in the following two seasons.

Thunderstruck. "Thunderstruck" was a film starring Kevin Durant and Jim Belushi released in 2012.