SettingsAfrican American basketball coaches
Aaron McKie
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie (born October 2, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie (born October 2, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Acie Earl
Acie Boyd Earl is a retired American professional basketball player, who appeared in four NBA seasons, as a 6'10" center.
Acie Boyd Earl is a retired American professional basketball player, who appeared in four NBA seasons, as a 6'10" center.
Adrian Griffin
Adrian Darnell Griffin (born July 4, 1974) is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Adrian Darnell Griffin (born July 4, 1974) is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Al Attles
Alvin A. "Al" Attles Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Alvin A. "Al" Attles Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Alex English
Alexander English is a retired American basketball player who played at the forward position.
Alexander English is a retired American basketball player who played at the forward position.
Alvin Gentry
Alvin Gentry is an American professional basketball coach, and college basketball player, who has led four different NBA teams.
Alvin Gentry is an American professional basketball coach, and college basketball player, who has led four different NBA teams.
Alvin Williams
Alvin Leon Williams (born August 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association, and current Director of Playe...
Alvin Leon Williams (born August 6, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association, and current Director of Playe...
Andre Wakefield
Andre Wakefield (born January 1, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Andre Wakefield (born January 1, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Anthony Grant
Anthony Grant is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program.
Anthony Grant is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program.
Audie Norris
Audie James Norris (born December 18, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Audie James Norris (born December 18, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the National Basketball Association team Brooklyn Nets.
Avery Johnson is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the National Basketball Association team Brooklyn Nets.
Barry Stevens (basketball)
Barry Wayne Stevens (January 17, 1963 – February 21, 2007) was an American basketball player.
Barry Wayne Stevens (January 17, 1963 – February 21, 2007) was an American basketball player.
Bernadette Maddox
Bernadette Maddox is a former head coach of the University of Kentucky women's basketball.
Bernadette Maddox is a former head coach of the University of Kentucky women's basketball.
Bernie Bickerstaff
Bernard Tyrone "Bernie" Bickerstaff (born February 11, 1944 in Benham, Kentucky) is an assistant coach for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Bernard Tyrone "Bernie" Bickerstaff (born February 11, 1944 in Benham, Kentucky) is an assistant coach for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Bill Cartwright
James William "Bill" Cartwright is a retired American NBA basketball player and a former head coach with the Chicago Bulls.
James William "Bill" Cartwright is a retired American NBA basketball player and a former head coach with the Chicago Bulls.
Bill Russell
William Felton "Bill" Russell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
William Felton "Bill" Russell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Bob McAdoo
Robert Allen 'Bob' McAdoo is a retired American professional basketball player who spent a fourteen-year career playing the center and power forward positions in the National Basketball Association.
Robert Allen 'Bob' McAdoo is a retired American professional basketball player who spent a fourteen-year career playing the center and power forward positions in the National Basketball Association.
Bob Wade (basketball)
Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as an American football def...
Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as an American football def...
Bobby Braswell
Bobby Braswell is an American college basketball coach; currently the head coach for Cal State Northridge.
Bobby Braswell is an American college basketball coach; currently the head coach for Cal State Northridge.
Brian Ellerbe
Brian Hersholt Ellerbe (born September 1, 1963) is an American basketball coach, currently an assistant at DePaul.
Brian Hersholt Ellerbe (born September 1, 1963) is an American basketball coach, currently an assistant at DePaul.
Bubba Wells
Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells (born July 26, 1974 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells (born July 26, 1974 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Butch Carter
Clarence Eugene "Butch" Carter (born June 11, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio, United States) is a retired American basketball player and coach of the NBA. He is the older brother of retired NFL wide ...
Clarence Eugene "Butch" Carter (born June 11, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio, United States) is a retired American basketball player and coach of the NBA. He is the older brother of retired NFL wide ...
Byron Scott (basketball)
Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is a retired American National Basketball Association player and current head coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.
Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is a retired American National Basketball Association player and current head coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.
C. Vivian Stringer
Charlaine Vivian Stringer is a prominent African American basketball coach, with one of the best records in the history of women's basketball.
Charlaine Vivian Stringer is a prominent African American basketball coach, with one of the best records in the history of women's basketball.
Carolyn Peck
Carolyn Arlene Peck is former head coach in women's basketball at Purdue University and the University of Florida.
Carolyn Arlene Peck is former head coach in women's basketball at Purdue University and the University of Florida.
Charles Ramsey (basketball)
Charles Edward Ramsey (born March 25, 1961 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.
Charles Edward Ramsey (born March 25, 1961 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.
Charlie Coles
Charlie Coles is a retired American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Miami University.
Charlie Coles is a retired American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Miami University.
Charlie Ward
Charlie Ward, Jr. (born October 12, 1970) is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball...
Charlie Ward, Jr. (born October 12, 1970) is a retired American professional NBA basketball player, college football Heisman Trophy winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner and a Major League Baseball...
Cheryl Miller
Cheryl D. Miller (born on January 3, 1964 in Riverside, California) is a former college basketball player, coach and sportscaster for TNT. She is currently a sideline reporter for NBA games on T...
Cheryl D. Miller (born on January 3, 1964 in Riverside, California) is a former college basketball player, coach and sportscaster for TNT. She is currently a sideline reporter for NBA games on T...
Clem Haskins
Clem Smith Haskins (born August 11, 1943) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach.
Clem Smith Haskins (born August 11, 1943) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach.
Clemon Johnson
Clemon Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head basketball coach at Florida A&M. Johnson was a 6'10", center who played 761 games for four teams during ...
Clemon Johnson is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head basketball coach at Florida A&M. Johnson was a 6'10", center who played 761 games for four teams during ...
Corey Gaines
Corey Yasuto Gaines is a retired American professional basketball player and the current coach of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.
Corey Yasuto Gaines is a retired American professional basketball player and the current coach of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.
Corey Williams (basketball)
Corey Williams (born April 24, 1970 in Twiggs County, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player and an active college basketball coach.
Corey Williams (born April 24, 1970 in Twiggs County, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player and an active college basketball coach.
Corey Williams (basketball, born 1970)
Corey Williams is a retired American professional basketball player and an active college basketball coach.
Corey Williams is a retired American professional basketball player and an active college basketball coach.
Corliss Williamson
Corliss Mondari Williamson (born December 4, 1973) is the current head basketball coach for the University of Central Arkansas and a retired American professional basketball player, who played f...
Corliss Mondari Williamson (born December 4, 1973) is the current head basketball coach for the University of Central Arkansas and a retired American professional basketball player, who played f...
Craig Hodges
Craig Anthony Hodges is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times.
Craig Anthony Hodges is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times.
Craig Robinson (basketball)
Craig Malcolm Robinson (born April 21, 1962) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University.
Craig Malcolm Robinson (born April 21, 1962) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University.
Cuonzo Martin
Cuonzo LaMar Martin (born September 23, 1971 in East St. Louis, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player and is the current head coach of the University of Tennessee men's ...
Cuonzo LaMar Martin (born September 23, 1971 in East St. Louis, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player and is the current head coach of the University of Tennessee men's ...
Cynthia Cooper
Cynthia Lynne Cooper is a former American basketball player who has won championships in college, the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association.
Cynthia Lynne Cooper is a former American basketball player who has won championships in college, the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association.
Cynthia Cooper-Dyke
Cynthia Lynne Cooper-Dyke is a former American basketball player who has won championships in college, the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association.
Cynthia Lynne Cooper-Dyke is a former American basketball player who has won championships in college, the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association.
Dana Barros
Dana Bruce Barros is a retired American professional basketball player from the NBA. Before the NBA he played at Boston College, finishing as one of the school's all-time leading scorers.
Dana Bruce Barros is a retired American professional basketball player from the NBA. Before the NBA he played at Boston College, finishing as one of the school's all-time leading scorers.
Darrell Walker
Darrell Walker is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Darrell Walker is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Darryl Dawkins
Darryl Dawkins (born January 11, 1957 in Orlando, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, al...
Darryl Dawkins (born January 11, 1957 in Orlando, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player, most noted for his days with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, al...
Davey Whitney
Davey 'Wiz' Whitney is an American college basketball coach and the former head college basketball coach at Texas Southern University from 1964 to 1969 and Alcorn State University from 1969 to ...
Davey 'Wiz' Whitney is an American college basketball coach and the former head college basketball coach at Texas Southern University from 1964 to 1969 and Alcorn State University from 1969 to ...
David Carter (basketball)
David Carter is an American college basketball coach.
David Carter is an American college basketball coach.
Dee Brown (basketball, born 1968)
DeCovan Kadell "Dee" Brown (born November 29, 1968, in Jacksonville, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player who spent twelve seasons (1990–2002) in the NBA, playing for th...
DeCovan Kadell "Dee" Brown (born November 29, 1968, in Jacksonville, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player who spent twelve seasons (1990–2002) in the NBA, playing for th...
DeLisha Milton-Jones
DeLisha Milton-Jones (born September 11, 1974) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
DeLisha Milton-Jones (born September 11, 1974) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007) nicknamed "DJ", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Seattle SuperSo...
Dennis Wayne Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007) nicknamed "DJ", was an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Seattle SuperSo...
Doc Rivers
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics.
Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is a former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics.
Dominique Canty
Dominique Danyell Canty is an American professional women's basketball player with the Washington Mystics in the WNBA.
Dominique Danyell Canty is an American professional women's basketball player with the Washington Mystics in the WNBA.
Don Chaney
Donald Ray Chaney (born March 22, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player and coach, most notable for his long stints as a player on the Boston Celtics.
Donald Ray Chaney (born March 22, 1946 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American former professional basketball player and coach, most notable for his long stints as a player on the Boston Celtics.
Doug Overton
Douglas (Doug) M. Overton (born August 3, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd ...
Douglas (Doug) M. Overton (born August 3, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd ...
Dwane Casey
Dwane Casey is a former NCAA basketball player and coach who currently is a head coach in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors.
Dwane Casey is a former NCAA basketball player and coach who currently is a head coach in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors.
Earl Lloyd
Earl Francis Lloyd (born April 3, 1928 in Alexandria, Virginia) is a retired American basketball player.
Earl Francis Lloyd (born April 3, 1928 in Alexandria, Virginia) is a retired American basketball player.
Ed Pinckney
Edward (Ed) Lewis Pinckney (born March 27, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a retired NBA basketball player.
Edward (Ed) Lewis Pinckney (born March 27, 1963 in The Bronx, New York) is a retired NBA basketball player.
Eddie Jordan (basketball)
Edward Montgomery "Eddie" Jordan (born January 29, 1955 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American professional basketball player and former coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards a...
Edward Montgomery "Eddie" Jordan (born January 29, 1955 in Washington, D.C.) is a retired American professional basketball player and former coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards a...
Elston Turner
Elston Howard Turner is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Elston Howard Turner is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach and defensive coordinator for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Ernie Kent
Ernie Kent (born January 22, 1955 in Rockford, Illinois) is an American college basketball coach.
Ernie Kent (born January 22, 1955 in Rockford, Illinois) is an American college basketball coach.
Frank Haith
Frank Haith is currently the men's basketball head coach at the University of Missouri.
Frank Haith is currently the men's basketball head coach at the University of Missouri.
Frankie Allen
Frankie Allen (born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1949) is an American men's college basketball coach at Maryland Eastern Shore.
Frankie Allen (born in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1949) is an American men's college basketball coach at Maryland Eastern Shore.
Freddie Goss
Freddie Goss is a retired American college basketball player and coach.
Freddie Goss is a retired American college basketball player and coach.
Gar Heard
Garfield "Gar" Heard, is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Garfield "Gar" Heard, is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Gary McClain
Gary McLain is a former American collegiate basketball player at Villanova University.
Gary McLain is a former American collegiate basketball player at Villanova University.
Harold Ellis (basketball)
Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Harold Ellis (born October 7, 1970 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Herb Williams
Herbert L. Williams (born February 16, 1958) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for eighteen seasons from 1981 to 1999.
Herbert L. Williams (born February 16, 1958) is a retired American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for eighteen seasons from 1981 to 1999.
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Lord Thomas III, nicknamed "Zeke", is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association from 1981 unti...
Isiah Lord Thomas III, nicknamed "Zeke", is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association from 1981 unti...
Jamelle Elliott
Jamelle Renee Elliott is a basketball coach, currently employed as the Head Coach of the University of Cincinnati women's basketball team.
Jamelle Renee Elliott is a basketball coach, currently employed as the Head Coach of the University of Cincinnati women's basketball team.
James Green (basketball)
James Green is a college basketball coach, currently the Head Coach at Jacksonville State University, in Jacksonville, Alabama.
James Green is a college basketball coach, currently the Head Coach at Jacksonville State University, in Jacksonville, Alabama.
James Johnson (basketball coach)
James Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the newly hired coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team.
James Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the newly hired coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team.
James Jones (basketball coach)
James Fitzgerald Jones is an American college basketball coach and the current basketball coach at Yale University.
James Fitzgerald Jones is an American college basketball coach and the current basketball coach at Yale University.
Jaren Jackson
Jaren Jackson (born October 27, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Jaren Jackson (born October 27, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Jeff Capel III
Felton Jeff Capel III (born February 12, 1975) is an American former college basketball player at Duke University and was a head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Oklahoma.
Felton Jeff Capel III (born February 12, 1975) is an American former college basketball player at Duke University and was a head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Oklahoma.
Jeff Grayer
Jeffrey Grayer (born December 17, 1965, in Flint, Michigan) is a retired American basketball player.
Jeffrey Grayer (born December 17, 1965, in Flint, Michigan) is a retired American basketball player.
Jeff Malone
Jeffrey Nigel Malone is a retired American professional basketball player.
Jeffrey Nigel Malone is a retired American professional basketball player.
Jerome Allen (basketball)
Jerome Byron Allen (born January 28, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American college basketball coach.
Jerome Byron Allen (born January 28, 1973 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American college basketball coach.
Jevon Crudup
Jevon Crudup is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Jevon Crudup is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Jim Cleamons
James Mitchell "Jim" Cleamons (born September 13, 1949 in Lincolnton, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player and current coach.
James Mitchell "Jim" Cleamons (born September 13, 1949 in Lincolnton, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player and current coach.
Jimmy Collins (basketball)
James E. "Jimmy" Collins (born ) is a retired American basketball player and coach.
James E. "Jimmy" Collins (born ) is a retired American basketball player and coach.
Joe Bryant
Joseph Washington "Jellybean" Bryant is a retired American professional basketball player, current coach, and the father of Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant.
Joseph Washington "Jellybean" Bryant is a retired American professional basketball player, current coach, and the father of Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant.
John Chaney (basketball coach)
John Chaney (born January 21, 1932) is an American retired college basketball coach, best known for his success at Temple University.
John Chaney (born January 21, 1932) is an American retired college basketball coach, best known for his success at Temple University.
John Chaney (basketball, born 1932)
John Chaney is an American retired college basketball coach, best known for his success at Temple University.
John Chaney is an American retired college basketball coach, best known for his success at Temple University.
John Lucas II
John Harding Lucas II (born October 31, 1953 in Durham, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player and a current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.
John Harding Lucas II (born October 31, 1953 in Durham, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player and a current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.
John McLendon
John B. McLendon, Jr. (April 15, 1915 – October 8, 1999) was a pioneering American basketball coach who is recognized as the first African American basketball coach at a predominantly whit...
John B. McLendon, Jr. (April 15, 1915 – October 8, 1999) was a pioneering American basketball coach who is recognized as the first African American basketball coach at a predominantly whit...
John Thompson (basketball)
John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas.
John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas.
John Thompson III
John Thompson III is the current head coach of the men's basketball team at Georgetown University.
John Thompson III is the current head coach of the men's basketball team at Georgetown University.
Johnny Davis (basketball)
Johnny Reginald Davis (born October 21, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player, and currently an assistant coach for the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
Johnny Reginald Davis (born October 21, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player, and currently an assistant coach for the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
Johnny Dawkins
Johnny Earl Dawkins, Jr. (born September 28, 1963) is a retired American basketball player and the current head coach of the Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team, a position he assumed in 2008.
Johnny Earl Dawkins, Jr. (born September 28, 1963) is a retired American basketball player and the current head coach of the Stanford Cardinal men's basketball team, a position he assumed in 2008.
Johnny Roseboro
John Junior Roseboro was a Major League Baseball catcher and coach, who was born in Ashland, Ohio.
John Junior Roseboro was a Major League Baseball catcher and coach, who was born in Ashland, Ohio.
K. C. Jones
K. C. Jones is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
K. C. Jones is a retired American professional basketball player and coach.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., April 16, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., April 16, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Karl Malone
Karl Anthony Malone, nicknamed "The Mailman," is a retired American professional basketball power forward.
Karl Anthony Malone, nicknamed "The Mailman," is a retired American professional basketball power forward.
Keith Askins
Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967, in Athens, Alabama) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967, in Athens, Alabama) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Keith Smart
Jonathan Keith Smart is a retired American basketball player and the current head coach for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. He is best remembered for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 N...
Jonathan Keith Smart is a retired American basketball player and the current head coach for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. He is best remembered for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 N...
Kelvin Upshaw
Kelvin Parnell Upshaw (born January 24, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Kelvin Parnell Upshaw (born January 24, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Kenny Gattison
Kenneth Clay Gattison is an American former professional basketball player and current NBA assistant coach.
Kenneth Clay Gattison is an American former professional basketball player and current NBA assistant coach.
Kenny Natt
Kenneth Wayne Natt is a retired American professional basketball player and ex-interim head coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
Kenneth Wayne Natt is a retired American professional basketball player and ex-interim head coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
Kevin Gamble
Kevin Douglas Gamble (born November 13, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
Kevin Douglas Gamble (born November 13, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
King Rice
King Rice is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Monmouth University.
King Rice is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Monmouth University.
Larry Farmer (basketball)
Larry Farmer (born 1951) is an American college basketball coach currently an assistant coach for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team.
Larry Farmer (born 1951) is an American college basketball coach currently an assistant coach for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team.
Larry Smith (basketball)
Larry Smith is a former American professional basketball player.
Larry Smith is a former American professional basketball player.
Larry Wright (basketball)
Larry Glenn Wright is a former American professional basketball player and former Grambling State University men's basketball team head coach, his alma mater.
Larry Glenn Wright is a former American professional basketball player and former Grambling State University men's basketball team head coach, his alma mater.
Lenny Wilkens
Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens (born October 28, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA. He has been inducted three times into the Nais...
Leonard Randolph "Lenny" Wilkens (born October 28, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is a retired American basketball player and coach in the NBA. He has been inducted three times into the Nais...
Leonard Hamilton
Leonard Hamilton (born August 4, 1948) is an American college basketball coach and the current men's basketball head coach at Florida State University.
Leonard Hamilton (born August 4, 1948) is an American college basketball coach and the current men's basketball head coach at Florida State University.
Lester Conner
Lester Allen Conner (born September 17, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played f...
Lester Allen Conner (born September 17, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former assistant coach for the NBA Indiana Pacers, and is a former American professional basketball player, who played f...
Lionel Hollins
Lionel Eugene Hollins is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association.
Lionel Eugene Hollins is a retired American professional basketball player and the current head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association.
Lorenzo Romar
Lorenzo Romar is the current head men's basketball coach at the University of Washington.
Lorenzo Romar is the current head men's basketball coach at the University of Washington.
Lusia Harris
Lusia "Lucy" Harris-Stewart is a former American basketball player.
Lusia "Lucy" Harris-Stewart is a former American basketball player.
Magic Johnson
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Marian Washington
Marian Washington is Kansas University’s former Women’s Basketball Coach.
Marian Washington is Kansas University’s former Women’s Basketball Coach.
Mark Karcher
Mark Karcher is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round in the 2000 NBA Draft.
Mark Karcher is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round in the 2000 NBA Draft.
Mark Macon
Mark L. Macon is a American college basketball coach and former professional basketball player.
Mark L. Macon is a American college basketball coach and former professional basketball player.
Mark Montgomery (basketball)
Mark Montgomery is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Northern Illinois University.
Mark Montgomery is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Northern Illinois University.
Mark Strickland
Mark Strickland is an American former professional basketball player and current coach, who had a career in the NBA from 1995 to 2002 and is currently the head coach of the Oshawa Power of the N...
Mark Strickland is an American former professional basketball player and current coach, who had a career in the NBA from 1995 to 2002 and is currently the head coach of the Oshawa Power of the N...
Mark Wade
Mark Anthony Wade is a retired American professional basketball player.
Mark Anthony Wade is a retired American professional basketball player.
Marvin Harvey (basketball)
Marvin Wayne "Shot Doctor" Harvey is an American basketball shooting instructor, former college player and coach, who currently owns and runs the Shot Lab in Tampa, Florida.
Marvin Wayne "Shot Doctor" Harvey is an American basketball shooting instructor, former college player and coach, who currently owns and runs the Shot Lab in Tampa, Florida.
Maurice Cheeks
Maurice Edward "Mo" Cheeks (born September 8, 1956) is an American retired professional basketball player and assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Maurice Edward "Mo" Cheeks (born September 8, 1956) is an American retired professional basketball player and assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Maurice Lucas
Maurice Lucas was an American professional basketball player.
Maurice Lucas was an American professional basketball player.
Michael Cooper
Michael Jerome Cooper (born April 15, 1956) is an American basketball coach and retired professional player.
Michael Jerome Cooper (born April 15, 1956) is an American basketball coach and retired professional player.
Michael Curry
Michael Edward Curry (born August 22, 1968 in Anniston, Alabama) is the associate head coach of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.
Michael Edward Curry (born August 22, 1968 in Anniston, Alabama) is the associate head coach of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers.
Michael Holton
Michael David Holton is a retired American professional basketball player, and current television studio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He played college basketball at ...
Michael David Holton is a retired American professional basketball player, and current television studio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. He played college basketball at ...
Michael Perry (basketball)
Michael Perry is an American college basketball coach and a current assistant men's basketball coach at East Carolina University.
Michael Perry is an American college basketball coach and a current assistant men's basketball coach at East Carolina University.
Micheal Ray Richardson
Micheal "Sugar" Ray Richardson (born April 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and currently the head coach of the London Lightning of the National Basketball League ...
Micheal "Sugar" Ray Richardson (born April 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player and currently the head coach of the London Lightning of the National Basketball League ...
Mickey Johnson
Wallace Edgar "Mickey" Johnson (born August 31, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American NBA basketball player.
Wallace Edgar "Mickey" Johnson (born August 31, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American NBA basketball player.
Mike Anderson (basketball)
Mike Anderson (born December 12, 1959) is the current head basketball coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.
Mike Anderson (born December 12, 1959) is the current head basketball coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.
Mike Brown (basketball coach)
Michael “Mike” Brown (born March 5, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American basketball coach.
Michael “Mike” Brown (born March 5, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American basketball coach.
Mike Brown (basketball, born 1970)
Michael “Mike” Brown is an American basketball head coach in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Michael “Mike” Brown is an American basketball head coach in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mike Davis (basketball coach)
Mike Davis (born September 15, 1960) is an American college basketball coach.
Mike Davis (born September 15, 1960) is an American college basketball coach.
Mike Evans (basketball)
Michael Leeroyall "Mike" Evans (born April 19, 1955 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a retired American National Basketball Association player and present coach.
Michael Leeroyall "Mike" Evans (born April 19, 1955 in Goldsboro, North Carolina) is a retired American National Basketball Association player and present coach.
Mike Jarvis
Mike Jarvis is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University.
Mike Jarvis is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Florida Atlantic University.
Mike Woodson
Michael Dean "Mike" Woodson is a retired American basketball player and current head coach of the New York Knicks.
Michael Dean "Mike" Woodson is a retired American basketball player and current head coach of the New York Knicks.
Milton Wagner
Milton "Milt" Wagner (born February 20, 1963 in Camden, New Jersey) is a retired American basketball player in the NBA.
Milton "Milt" Wagner (born February 20, 1963 in Camden, New Jersey) is a retired American basketball player in the NBA.
Monty Williams
Tavares Montgomery Williams, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach for the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association.
Tavares Montgomery Williams, Jr. is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach for the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association.
Muggsy Bogues
Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (born January 9, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the United Faith Christian Academy boys' basketball team.
Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (born January 9, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the United Faith Christian Academy boys' basketball team.
Nate McMillan
Nathaniel "Nate" McMillan is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Nathaniel "Nate" McMillan is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Nathaniel Clifton
Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton (October 13, 1922 – August 31, 1990) was an American multi-sport athlete best known as one of the first African Americans to play in the National Basketball Associ...
Nathaniel "Sweetwater" Clifton (October 13, 1922 – August 31, 1990) was an American multi-sport athlete best known as one of the first African Americans to play in the National Basketball Associ...
Nikki Caldwell
Nikki Caldwell is an American women's basketball coach, who was the head coach for UCLA Bruins women's basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles and is currently head coach for the...
Nikki Caldwell is an American women's basketball coach, who was the head coach for UCLA Bruins women's basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles and is currently head coach for the...
Nolan Richardson
Nolan Richardson is an American basketball head coach, who was elected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Nolan Richardson is an American basketball head coach, who was elected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Norm Roberts
Norman Roberts (born July 21, 1965) is a men's college basketball coach and the former head coach of the St. John's Red Storm.
Norman Roberts (born July 21, 1965) is a men's college basketball coach and the former head coach of the St. John's Red Storm.
Orlando Woolridge
Orlando Vernada Woolridge (born December 16, 1959 in Bernice, Louisiana) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA.
Orlando Vernada Woolridge (born December 16, 1959 in Bernice, Louisiana) is a former professional basketball player in the NBA.
Othell Wilson
Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961, in Alexandria, Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Coatlen Othell Wilson (born October 26, 1961, in Alexandria, Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Paul Hewitt
Paul Harrington Hewitt (born May 4, 1963) is an American college basketball coach at George Mason University and most notably the former head coach at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).
Paul Harrington Hewitt (born May 4, 1963) is an American college basketball coach at George Mason University and most notably the former head coach at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).
Paul Pressey
Paul Matthew Pressey (born December 24, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia) is an American former professional basketball player.
Paul Matthew Pressey (born December 24, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia) is an American former professional basketball player.
Paul Silas
Paul Theron Silas is a retired American professional basketball player and former NBA head coach.
Paul Theron Silas is a retired American professional basketball player and former NBA head coach.
Perry Clark
Perry Clark is an American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Perry Clark is an American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Phil Lumpkin
Phil Lumpkin (December 20, 1951 – 2009) was an American professional basketball player and high school basketball coach.
Phil Lumpkin (December 20, 1951 – 2009) was an American professional basketball player and high school basketball coach.
Pokey Chatman
Dana "Pokey" Chatman (born June 18, 1969 in Ama, Louisiana) is the current general manager and head coach of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. She is the former head coach of the LSU Lady Tigers bask...
Dana "Pokey" Chatman (born June 18, 1969 in Ama, Louisiana) is the current general manager and head coach of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. She is the former head coach of the LSU Lady Tigers bask...
Ray McCallum
Ray McCallum (born March 6, 1961 in West Memphis, Arkansas) is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Ray McCallum (born March 6, 1961 in West Memphis, Arkansas) is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach for the men's basketball team at the University of Detroit Mercy.
Ray Williams (basketball)
Thomas Ray Williams, known as Ray Williams (born October 14, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York), is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He is 6'2½" (1.89 m) and 188...
Thomas Ray Williams, known as Ray Williams (born October 14, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York), is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA. He is 6'2½" (1.89 m) and 188...
Reggie Geary
Reggie Elliot Geary (born August 31, 1973, in Trenton, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1996–1997) and San Antonio Spurs (1997–1998).
Reggie Elliot Geary (born August 31, 1973, in Trenton, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1996–1997) and San Antonio Spurs (1997–1998).
Reggie Theus
Reginald Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957) is an American retired basketball player and the former head coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
Reginald Wayne Theus (born October 13, 1957) is an American retired basketball player and the former head coach for the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
Rick Brunson
Eric Daniel Brunson, is a retired American professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
Eric Daniel Brunson, is a retired American professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
Rick Mahorn
Derrick Allen Mahorn is a retired American NBA basketball player who, at 6'10", played power forward and center.
Derrick Allen Mahorn is a retired American NBA basketball player who, at 6'10", played power forward and center.
Rob Jeter
Rob Jeter is an American college basketball coach and the current coach of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers basketball team.
Rob Jeter is an American college basketball coach and the current coach of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Panthers basketball team.
Rodney Monroe
Rodney Monroe (born April 16, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round (30th overall) of the 1991 ...
Rodney Monroe (born April 16, 1968 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2nd round (30th overall) of the 1991 ...
Rodney Terry
Rodney Terry (born March 27, 1968) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Fresno State.
Rodney Terry (born March 27, 1968) is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Fresno State.
Ron Harper
Ronald "Ron" Harper is a retired American professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 2001 with four teams in the NBA. At 6 ft 6 in, his position was shooting guard/poi...
Ronald "Ron" Harper is a retired American professional basketball player whose career spanned from 1986 to 2001 with four teams in the NBA. At 6 ft 6 in, his position was shooting guard/poi...
Ron Hunter
Ron Hunter is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach of the Georgia State University Panthers.
Ron Hunter is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach of the Georgia State University Panthers.
Rory White
Rory Wilbur White (born August 16, 1959, in Tuskegee, Alabama) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Rory Wilbur White (born August 16, 1959, in Tuskegee, Alabama) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Roshown McLeod
Roshown McLeod (born November 17, 1975 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round (20th overall) of t...
Roshown McLeod (born November 17, 1975 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round (20th overall) of t...
Roy Rogers (basketball)
Roy Rogers, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who formerly played in the NBA.
Roy Rogers, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who formerly played in the NBA.
Sam Vincent (basketball)
James Samuel "Sam" Vincent (born May 18, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player and the former head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.
James Samuel "Sam" Vincent (born May 18, 1963 in Lansing, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player and the former head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.
Satch Sanders
Thomas Ernest "Satch" Sanders (born November 8, 1938, in New York City, New York) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and coach.
Thomas Ernest "Satch" Sanders (born November 8, 1938, in New York City, New York) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and coach.
Sean Woods
Sean Woods is an American former basketball player who is currently serving as the head coach of the Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball team.
Sean Woods is an American former basketball player who is currently serving as the head coach of the Mississippi Valley State University men's basketball team.
Semeka Randall
Semeka Chantay Randall (born February 7, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who is the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats.
Semeka Chantay Randall (born February 7, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who is the head coach of the Ohio Bobcats.
Shaka Smart
Shaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, and the current head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball program.
Shaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, and the current head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball program.
Shaun Vandiver
Shaun Vandiver (born June 15, 1968) is a retired American college and professional basketball player.
Shaun Vandiver (born June 15, 1968) is a retired American college and professional basketball player.
Sidney Green (basketball)
Sidney Green (born January 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American basketball player and coach.
Sidney Green (born January 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American basketball player and coach.
Sidney Lowe
Sidney Rochell Lowe is an American basketball coach and is currently an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz.
Sidney Rochell Lowe is an American basketball coach and is currently an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz.
Stan Heath
Stanley Heath, III is the head men's basketball coach at the University of South Florida Bulls.
Stanley Heath, III is the head men's basketball coach at the University of South Florida Bulls.
Stu Jackson
Stuart Wayne "Stu" Jackson is an American former head coach and current executive in the National Basketball Association.
Stuart Wayne "Stu" Jackson is an American former head coach and current executive in the National Basketball Association.
Sydney Johnson
Sydney Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach at Fairfield University for the Fairfield Stags men's basketball team.
Sydney Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the current head coach at Fairfield University for the Fairfield Stags men's basketball team.
T. J. Sorrentine
Thomas John "T.J." Sorrentine a former American basketball player and current interim head coach of Brown University.
Thomas John "T.J." Sorrentine a former American basketball player and current interim head coach of Brown University.
Teresa Weatherspoon
Teresa Gaye Weatherspoon (born December 8, 1965 in Pineland, Texas) is a former American Women's National Basketball Association player who played for the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks...
Teresa Gaye Weatherspoon (born December 8, 1965 in Pineland, Texas) is a former American Women's National Basketball Association player who played for the New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks...
Terry Porter
Terry Porter (born April 8, 1963) is an American professional basketball coach and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who is currently an assistant coach with the Minneso...
Terry Porter (born April 8, 1963) is an American professional basketball coach and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who is currently an assistant coach with the Minneso...
Tim Fuller (basketball)
Tim Fuller (born February 7, 1978 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an assistant coach at the University of Missouri.
Tim Fuller (born February 7, 1978 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an assistant coach at the University of Missouri.
Tommy Amaker
Harold Tommy Amaker (born June 6, 1965) is the current head coach of the Harvard University men's basketball team.
Harold Tommy Amaker (born June 6, 1965) is the current head coach of the Harvard University men's basketball team.
Tony Barbee
Tony Barbee (born August 10, 1971) is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the men's basketball program at Auburn University.
Tony Barbee (born August 10, 1971) is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the men's basketball program at Auburn University.
Tony Brown (basketball)
Anthony (Tony) William Brown (born July 29, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player and a current NBA assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks.
Anthony (Tony) William Brown (born July 29, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player and a current NBA assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks.
Tracy Dildy
Tracy Dildy is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Chicago State University.
Tracy Dildy is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Chicago State University.
Tree Rollins
Wayne Monte "Tree" Rollins (born June 16, 1955, in Winter Haven, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association for th...
Wayne Monte "Tree" Rollins (born June 16, 1955, in Winter Haven, Florida) is a retired American professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association for th...
Trent Johnson
Trent Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the soon-to-be named head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs Men's Basketball team.
Trent Johnson is an American college basketball coach and the soon-to-be named head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs Men's Basketball team.
Tyrone Hill
Tyrone Hill (born March 19, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a retired American basketball player and, since 2008–09, assistant coach for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
Tyrone Hill (born March 19, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a retired American basketball player and, since 2008–09, assistant coach for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.
Vincent Askew
Vincent Jerome Askew (born February 28, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (39th ove...
Vincent Jerome Askew (born February 28, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (39th ove...
Walt Hazzard
Walter "Walt" Raphael Hazzard Jr. (April 15, 1942 – November 18, 2011), also known as Mahdi Abdul-Rahman, was an American college, Olympic and professional basketball pla...
Walter "Walt" Raphael Hazzard Jr. (April 15, 1942 – November 18, 2011), also known as Mahdi Abdul-Rahman, was an American college, Olympic and professional basketball pla...
Wendell Hudson
Wendell Hudson (born in Birmingham, Alabama) is a retired American basketball player and former Associate Athletics Director for Alumni Relations and the current eighth head women's basketball ...
Wendell Hudson (born in Birmingham, Alabama) is a retired American basketball player and former Associate Athletics Director for Alumni Relations and the current eighth head women's basketball ...
Wes Unseld
Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld is an American former basketball player.
Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld is an American former basketball player.
Will Robinson (basketball)
Will Robinson (June 3, 1911 – April 28, 2008) was an American college basketball coach and scout.
Will Robinson (June 3, 1911 – April 28, 2008) was an American college basketball coach and scout.
Willis Reed
Willis Reed, Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is a retired American basketball player, coach and general manager.
Willis Reed, Jr. (born June 25, 1942) is a retired American basketball player, coach and general manager.
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball player.
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American basketball player.