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Player Nicknames Origins and Factoids
Let me first
say, full disclosure, I'm a 4 for 4 Philadelphia sports fan. I root for
all four P& Sixers, Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers. So
included in this montage are some of my memories from a Sixers fan
perspective relative to The Top 13.
My motivation for writing this article was to relive a little history of
the NBA/ABA players I watched growing up who influenced some of the
basketball moves I tried to emulate. Leaping from the foul line for a
dunk ala Dr. J and Air Jordan not one of them, but more like the Earl
"The Pearl" spin dribble, which I practiced in my gravel driveway with
my homemade backboard (still got that move in my 50's and can now spin
both left and right I might add).
The criteria for selection and ranking was purely unscientific guided
primarily by memories of these players growing up dreaming of hitting
that last shot at the buzzer. I selected only players that were retired.
I tried to provide informative and unique tidbits. I was shooting
(pun intended) for, " Did You Know?", stuff you could use in sports
conversation with your buddies.
I started with a pretty large list which I whittled down to 13 . One's
that didn't make the top 13 I have included in an "Honorable Mention"
list. Don't like my list order? Go ahead and vote for your #1 NBA
nickname / player in the poll later in the article. Any that you think I
missed that should be on the list? Let me know in the comments section
and I'll consider adding that player. Know of a better video or
interesting "factoid" about a player that should be included? Let me
know in the comments and I'll consider adding that too. I'd also love to
hear about your memories of these players.
While I was researching for this montage, I observed some things in the
videos that further piqued my interest which I've highlighted in the
players sections.
So take a read and hopefully you'll be entertained. My best hope is the
article evokes some of your memories of these players or you learn a
little something about a player that you didn't know before.
OK. Cue up the cheesy sports arena music and let's get started.
#1 Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain
At 7+, Wilt “The Stilt”, aka “The Big Dipper”, was basketball’s
unstoppable and most awesome offensive force the game has ever seen.
Dominating the game as few players in any sport ever have, Chamberlain
seemed capable of scoring and rebounding at will, despite being double
or triple teamed and constant fouling tactics that teams used to try to
shut him down. As Oscar Robertson put it in the Philadelphia Daily News
when asked whether Chamberlain was the best ever, “The books don’t lie.”
Nickname - “The Stilt,” was coined by a Philly newspaper writer.
Chamberlain detested it, as he did other monikers that called attention
to his height, such as “Goliath.” Names he didn’t mind were “Dippy” and
“Dipper,” which evolved into the “Big Dipper.” Story goes that
Chamberlain’s buddies seeing him dip his head as he walked through
doorways tagged him with the nickname and it stuck.
Wilton Norman “Wilt” Chamberlain was born August 21, 1936, Philadelphia, PA. Died October 12, 1999.
Only NBA player to score 4,000 points in a season.
Set NBA single-game records for most points (100), most consecutive field goals (18) and most rebounds (55).
Unbelievably, in 1961-62 season averaged 50.4 points and played an astonishing 48.5 minutes per game.
Scored over 50 points in a NBA game 118 times.
Was so dominant many rule changes were precipitated by his play. These
included widening the lane, instituting offensive goal-tending and
revising rules governing inbounding the ball and shooting free throws
(Chamberlain would leap with the ball from behind the foul line to
deposit the ball in the basket)…got to find some video to see that!
Was character, Bombaata, in 1984 movie, “Conan the Destroyer”.
Purportedly had signed contract to box Muhammed Ali…never happened. Good for Ali!
The "Big Dipper" in Action
#2 Earl "The Pearl" Monroe
“The Pearl” was putting on passing shows well before “Magic” Johnson
arrived in the NBA. Earl was a dazzling ball-handler and one-on-one
virtuoso who made crowds gasp with his slashing drives to the hoop,
flamboyant dribbling, and passing. And oh those hesitation spin dribbles
that left defenders cement footed. “The ultimate playground player,” is
how Bill Bradley once described him.
&Nickname - Earl’s explanation. “Earl “The
Pearl” came from when I was in college my senior year. My first ten
games of the season, I was averaging close to 50 points per game. A guy
wrote a column and listed the scores of each game and the caption of the
column was, “These are Earl’s pearls.” And from that, "Earl The
Pearl.”
Vernon Earl Monroe was born November 21, 1944 Philadelphia, PA.
As a senior in 1966-67, led Winston-Salem State to NCAA Division II title while averaging 41.5 points.
Drafted 2nd in 1967 NBA Draft by the Baltimore Bullets. Named NBA Rookie of the Year after averaging 24.3 points.
Inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and in 1996.
Vintage Earl "The Pearl" Footage
Check out some of the “flamboyant” no look passes by “The Pearl” in this
video. I loved watching Earl play who inspired me to immediately head
out to my driveway (gravel no less) to practice his trademark spin
#3 "Dr. J" - Julius Erving
“From the University of Massachusetts, Number 6, Captain of the
Philadelphia 76ers, Julius The Dr Errrrrving”. That’s how the
Philadelphia 76ers announcer in the old Spectrum introduced the Doc.
Nickname - Roosevelt High School teammates nicknamed him “The Doctor”, which later was changed to “Dr. J”.
Julius Winfield Erving II was born on February 22, 1950 in Roosevelt, New York.
Attended University of Massachusetts two years and in1971 left college and joined the Virginia Squires in the ABA.
After two seasons with the Squires, Erving entered the NBA Draft where
he was picked 12th by the Milwaukee Bucks. He tried to
sign with the Atlanta Hawks but due to legal issues& was required
to play another season in the ABA. The Virginia Squires sold his contract to the New York Nets before the 1973 season.
Erving made an immediate impact with the Nets, leading them to two ABA
Championships in 1974 and 1976. During his five-year ABA career,
he won two ABA Championships, three ABA Most Valuable Player (MVP)
awards, and three ABA scoring titles.
In 1976, the New York Nets joined the NBA, but due to financial
problems they were forced to sell Erving’s contract to the Philadelphia
Led the 76ers to the 1977 NBA Finals, but lost the series 4-2
to the Portland Trail Blazers. By the 1982-83 season Erving and teammate
Moses Malone dominated the competition and won the 1983 NBA
championship.
Won one NBA Championship (1983),
received one NBA MVP award (1981), and was an 11 time All-Star selection
(). His career statistics averaged 24.2 points/game with a
total of 30,026 points, 2,272 steals, and 10,525 rebounds in the ABA and
NBA combined.
Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993, and two of his
teams have retired his number: New Jersey Nets number 32, and
Philadelphia 76ers number 6.
Watch for the incredible one side to the other behind the backboard
scoop shot against the Lakers. This shot is an all time classic. I was
actually watching that game on TV when he did it and couldn’t believe
it. Got to love that old Red, White, and Blue ABA basketball too. Take
note also that the Dr dunks from the foul line…nobody did that before.
Of course “Air” Jordan has followed and got a pretty cool Nike logo from
it. Since I’m a Philadelphian, I particularly found it interesting
seeing the old “Spectrum” logo at center court in the video.
#4 George "The Iceman" Gervin
Hall of Fame coach Hubie Brown described it best when telling a story
about coaching against the “Iceman”. “The Iceman would be gliding, we
have him under control. Then the Stat man would say, “You’re right, he
only has 37″, How Many! Because he would do it so effortlessly.”
Gervin is regarded by most to be one of the greatest shooting guards in
NBA history. To fully appreciate his greatness, one had to see him rise
up for a silky-smooth jump shot from 25 feet, twirl a heavenly
finger-roll while soaring through the lane, execute a graceful reverse
layup with either hand or explode for a sneaky power dunk between a pair
of 7-foot defenders.
Nickname - Squires guard Fatty Taylor one day called Gervin “Iceberg Slim,” The
name eventually evolved into “The Iceman,” which referred more to
Gervin’s cool on-court composure.
George Gervin was born April 27, 1952 in Detroit, MI.
Led college teams at both Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan and Long Beach State.
Played in both the ABA (Virginia Squires – played with Dr J) and NBA (San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls).
Finished with an NBA career average of 26.2 points per game.
Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1996).
Nine-time NBA All-Star (1977-85).
All-Star MVP (1980); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).
Best known for that sweet finger roll.
Befriended high school janitor Mr. Winters who every night let Gervin
shoot hoops in the gym on the condition that he sweep up before he left.
“It gave me solitude. I was alone in there for hours. Said Gervin,
“There was nothing but me and my imagination,” Gervin said. “I had
nothing else to do. In a way, I was really a fortunate kid. I never
cared about crime, mischief, dope, or any of that other ghetto stuff.
The only thing I cared about was basketball.” Thank you Mr. Winters.
#5 "Pistol" Pete Maravich&
The “Pistol” put up amazing numbers in college before there was a three
an unbelievable 44.2 points per game. For me this guy was
the most spectacular passer of all time. After a prolific career at LSU,
he played 10 productive seasons in the NBA, earning five trips to the
NBA All-Star Game and one league scoring title.
Nickname - His high school years saw the birth of his famous moniker. From
his habit of shooting the ball from his side, as if he were holding a
revolver, Maravich became known as “Pistol” Pete Maravich.
Peter Press Maravich was born June 22, 1947 Aliquippa, PA. He died
January 5, 1988 of a heart attack while playing in a pickup
three-on-three game in a Pasdena California gym. He was 40 years old. I
remember that…couldn’t believe it….very sad.
Holds nearly every major NCAA most career points
(3,667), highest career scoring average (44.2 ppg), most field goals
made (1,387) and attempted (3,166), and most career 50-point games (28).
All without the benefit of the three-point basket.
Drafted 5th by the Atlanta Hawks in1970.
His playground moves, circus shots, and hotdog passes were considered outrageous during his era.
All-time leading scorer in NCAA history.
Played for Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Jazz.
One of the youngest players ever inducted into the Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame. Cited by the Hall as “perhaps the greatest
creative offensive talent in history”. In an April 2010 interview, Hall
of Fame player John Havlicek said “the best ball-handler of all time was
"Pistol" Pete in Action
What??? I had to rewind to verify what I just saw in this video of some
of “Pistols” passes. Although this video is all college footage it shows
what a great passer he was….and scorer.
#6 "Chocolate Thunder" - Daryl Dawkins
From "Planet Lovetron"
“Starting at center. A mountain of a man standing at 6 feet 11 inches,
straight from “Planet Lovetron”. The original power dunking backboard
breaker. Number 53….Daryrrrrll Dawwwwkins”. This guy not only brought
down the house with his thunderous dunks but brought down, or rather
shattered, a number of backboards too. Want proof. Watch the video. It’s
fair to say that he single handedly ushered, ummm double handed power
slammed, in the era of the collapsable rim.
Nickname - “Chocolate Thunder” claimed to be an alien from planet Lovetron where
he spent the off-season practicing “interplanetary funkmanship” and
where his girlfriend Juicy Lucy still lived.
Born January 11, 1957 in Orlando FL.
First high school player ever to be drafted and go directly to the
NBA. Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers fifth overall in 1975.
Named his first backb “Chocolate Thunder Flyin’ —
Robinzine Cryin’ — Teeth Shakin’ — Glass Breakin’ — Rump Roastin’ — Bun
Toastin’ — Glass Still Flyin’ — Wham Bam I Am Jam!”, November 13 1979
at the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium.
As a teenager in Orlando, he had a job picking oranges, earning $20 a
week. Half went to his mother to help pay the phone bill, of the
remaining 10 bucks, $4 went to kids in the neighborhood so they could
buy ice cream.
"Chocolate Thunder" Footage
The Man from Lovetron Shows No Mercy on Backboards
This guy not only brought down the house with his thunderous dunks but
brought down, or rather shattered, a number of backboards too. Want
proof. Watch the video. It’s fair to say that he single handedly
ushered, ummm double handed power slammed, in the era of the collapsible
#7 The "Big O" - Oscar Robertson
&At 6+ and 220 pounds, the “Big O” set the standard for the
“all-around” player and the first “big guard” to play in the NBA. The
numbers he put up in 1961-62, just his second year in the league, were
amazing: 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game. An
average of a triple-double for an entire season! Not “Magic” or Larry
Bird could match those numbers.
Nickname - Robertson played college basketball at the University of Cincinnati,
where he earned the nickname “The Big O” while he led the team to the
NCAA Final Four in 1959 and 1960.
Oscar Palmer Robertson was born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, TN.
Just how good was Robertson? “He is so great-he scares me,” Celtics Coach Red Auerbach once said.
Grew up dirt-poor segregated housing project in Indianapolis.
Learned how to shoot by tossing tennis balls and rags bound with rubber bands into a peach basket behind his family’s home.
Named Indiana’s “Mr. Basketball” as a high school senior in 1956.
At University of Cincinnati he was nothing short of incredible,
scoring 33.8 ppg with a one-handed style that made his shots virtually
unblockable. Three times he won the national scoring title, was an
All-American, and was named College Player of the Year.
"Big O" Video
This video presents a great history of The “Big O”. Some great still photographs.
#8 Earvin "Magic" Johnson&
One of the best passers of all time. Master of the “dish”. Broke my
heart with his unbelievable performance against my Sixers in
the 1980 NBA Finals. Abdul-Jabbar goes down with a badly sprained ankle
sustained in his 40-point effort in Game 5. Up 3-2, the Lakers could
wrap things up on the 76ers’ home court. Without Jabbar My Sixers got a
chance right? Nope. Enter Johnson, a 20-year-old rookie. Assuming
Abdul-Jabbar’s position at center, Johnson sky-hooked and rebounded the
Lakers to victory with 42 points, 15 boards, seven assists and three
steals. He even jumped for the opening tap. Johnson became the first
rookie ever to win the Finals MVP Award. Ouch.
Was he the best player of his day? Another all-time great thinks so.
“Magic is head-and-shoulders above everybody else,” Larry Bird once
observed in the Chicago Sun-Times. “I’ve never seen [anybody] as good as
him.” He was what Bob Cousy was to the 1950s, what Oscar Robertson was
to the 1960s, what Julius Erving was to the 1970s. A revolutionary
player, who, at 6-9, was the tallest point guard in league history.
If there was one aspect of Johnson’s game that awed people the most, it
was his brilliant passing skills. He dazzled fans and dumbfounded
opponents with no-look passes off the fastbreak, pinpoint alley-oops
from halfcourt, spinning feeds and overhand bullets under the basket
through triple teams. When defenders expected him to pass, he shot. When
they expected him to shoot, he passed. It was Magic…and with a smile
that illuminated an arena.
Nickname - Johnson was first called “Magic” when he was a star
at Everett High School. He was given the nickname by a sports writer
who had just seen the 15-year-old prepster notch 36 points, 16 rebounds
and 16 assist. Before “Magic”, Young Earvin passed the time by singing on street
corners with his buddies and, of course, by playing basketball.
“Junior,” or “June Bug” as his neighbors called him, was on the court by
7:30 many mornings.
Earvin Johnson Jr. was born August 14, 1959, Lansing MI.
Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2002).
NBA champion (1980, ’82, ’85, ’87, ’88); NBA Finals MVP (1980, ’82, ’87).
NBA MVP (1987, ’89, ’90).
12-time All-S All-Star MVP (1990, ’92).
Olympic gold medalist (1992).
1979 first-round pick of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nickname - Basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale dubbed Olajuwon "The Dream" during
his freshman year at the University of Houston.
Olajuwon led the
Cougars to three Final Fours, and earned 27,000 points, 13,747 rebounds
and 3,830 blocks in the NBA -- a dream college career for most players.
Hakeem Olajuwon was born January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Drafted first by the Houston Rockets in the 1984 NBA Draft which is
regarded as possibly the best of all-time. Olajuwon was selected ahead
of future stars Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, and John Stockton.
12-time all-star, 1993-94 MVP, 2-time NBA champion (with Rockets in 1994 and 1995) and the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals MVP.
NBA’s all-time leader in blocked shots, 8th in points scored, and 11th in total rebounds.
Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson were nicknamed “The Twin Towers” and led the Rockets to the NBA Finals in 1985.
In 1996, after gaining American citizenship, was named to the US Olympic team that won a gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics.
Hakeem Video
#10 Michael "Air" Jordan
You know the symbol. The Nike Air Jordan one. “Michael” single-handedly
redefined the NBA superstar and is acclaimed by many to be the greatest
basketball player of all time. He was a phenomenal athlete with a unique
combination of, grace, speed, power, artistry, improvisational ability
coupled with an unquenchable competitive desire. He was a rookie
sensation with an unstoppable first step, acrobatic drives and dunks who
concluded his career as a cultural icon.
Magic Johnson said, “There’s Michael Jordan and then there is the rest
of us.” Larry Bird, following a playoff game where Jordan dropped 63
points on the Boston Celtics in just his second season, said of Michael,
“God disguised as Michael Jordan.”
Nickname - can't pinpoint& how he got the nickname(s)"Air Jordan", "MJ", "His Airness". Does it matter?
Michael Jeffrey Jordan born February 17, 1963 , Brooklyn, NY
Jordan also starred in the 1996 feature film Space Jam as himself. Did you see it?
Exploded on the national scene in the 1982 NCAA Championship game
against Georgetown (and Patrick Ewing) scoring 16 points, nine rebounds
and made the winning basket on a 16-foot jumper with 18 seconds in the
game for the 63-62 victory.
As Sophomore and Junior named College Player of the Year by The Sporting News.
After junior year chosen he third overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls.
OK. You probably heard this but here it is again. As a 5-11 skinny
sophomore, he was cut from his Laney High school (Wilmington, NC)
varsity basketball team. Next summer, his junior year, he grew to 6-3
and began his path to super-stardom.
What’ up with the tongue thing he did? He dangled his tongue out of
his mouth which he picked up from observing his dad working on
mechanical devices. it became one of his trademarks.
Attempting to fulfill a dream inspired by his father, Jordan spent
1994 playing baseball for the Birmingham Barons, an affiliate of the
Chicago White Sox in the Class AA Southern League.
Six-time NBA champion (96-98).
NBA MVP (1988, ’91, ’92, ’96, ’98).
10-time All-NBA First Team (96-98).
14-time All-S All-Star MVP (1988, ’96, ’98).
One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).
Two-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, ’92).&
Air Jordan Video
#11 "The Round Mound of Rebound"- Charles Barkley&
“There is nobody who does what Barkley does. He’s a dominant rebounder, a
dominant defensive player, a three-point shooter, a dribbler, a
playmaker.” That’s what Bill Walton said about Charles. Barkley was
physical and fiercely competitive who outplayed taller and quicker
opponents because of his strength, agility and passion for the game. As
an undersized power forward with rebounding as his only discernible
basketball skill he was nicknamed the “Round Mound of Rebound.”
He quickly buried the backhanded compliment playing for the Philadelphia
76ers. Barkley would grab a rebound then rumble downcourt with the ball
and finish with a monster slam. He could fill the basket from the paint
or the perimeter.
Bobby Knight famously cut Barkley from the 1988 U.S. Olympic team for
gaining weight during the Trials. By Knight’s own admission, he wanted
Barkley on the team. In his autobiography “Outrageous,” Barkley credits
Knight for giving him an early insight into what it would take to become
a truly great player. Barkley would later get his Olympic gold medals
as the leading scorer for the original Dream Team in 1992 and again in
Despite never winning that elusive championship, he was considered one
of the greatest players of his generation with play that demanded full
respect earnin “Sir Charles.”
Nickname - Played at Auburn for three years. Led SEC conference in rebounding for
three years, earning the moniker “The Round Mound of Rebound.”
Charles Wade Barkley born February 20, 1963 in Leeds, AL.
Named SEC Player of the Year in 1984.
Following junior year at Auburn, selected 5th in 1984 NBA Draft by the 76ers.
Shortest player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounding
NBA MVP (1993).
All-NBA First Team (1988, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’93).
11-time All-S All-Star MVP (1991).
One of only five players in NBA history with 23,000 points, 12,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists.
One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History (1996).
Olympic gold medalist (1992, ’96).
Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2006).&
Charles Barkley Video
#12 John "Hondo" Havlicek&
Known for his relentless hustle who never seemed to tire, Havlicek won
eight NBA championships with the Celtics. Only teammates Bill Russell
and Sam Jones won more championships during their playing careers.
Havlicek is considered one of the best NBA players in history,
especially on defense, and was inducted as a member of the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.
Nickname -& “Hondo” because of supposed resemblance to John Wayne in the 1953 Western movie, “Hondo”.
John J. Havlicek was born on April 8, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Drafted by both the Celtics and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns (as a wide
receiver) in 1962. Browns cut him in the final days of training camp.
One of his boyhood friends at Bridgeport High School (Ohio) was Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro.
Played on 1960 Ohio State University NCCA title team with Jerry Lucas and future coaching legend Bobby Knight.
Revolutionized the “sixth man” role.
Appeared in 13 consecutive NBA All-Star Games, earned 11 selections to
the All-NBA First or Second Team and was named to the NBA All-Defensive
First or Second Team eight times.
Immortalized for his clutch steal in the closing seconds of the 1965
Eastern Conference championship. “Havlicek steals the ball…”. See the
video for a replay of this famous moment in NBA history.
He once said that he was forced to keep up with his bike-riding pals
on foot because his parents refused to let him have a bicycle. No wonder
this guy never got tired.
"Hondo" in Action
#13 Nate "Tiny" Archibald"&
This NBA Hall of Fame 6+ lefty was a do-it-all type of player.
Archibald proved to be unstoppable in the lane, a pinpoint passer with
eyes everywhere and an outside shooter with unlimited range. He was
named one of the top 50 players in NBA history. In 1972, Archibald’s
first season with the Kansas City-Omaha Kings, he averaged 34 points and
11.4 assists per outing, becoming the only player in NBA history to
lead the league in those two categories in the same season.
Nickname -&
“Tiny” (after his father Big Tiny) playing in the streets of South Bronx and later “Nate the Skate”. Archibald established that the little man
could excel in professional basketball.
Nathaniel Archibald was born in New York City on September 2, 1948.
Only player to ever lead the NBA in points and assists in a season.
Attended the University of Texas- El Paso.
Cincinnati Royals took a gamble and selected him in the second round of the 1970 NBA draft.
Drafted by the Texas Chaparrals of the ABA.
Traded a couple times and ended up playing for the
Boston Celtics in 1978. His career seemed to be winding
down, found a second wind when he joined the Celtics and returned to his
All-Star form. He lead a powerful Celtics team from the point guard
position and was part of the 1981 NBA Championship team.
All-NBA First-Team ,, 1976.
NBA All-Star, --82.
NBA Championship with Boston Celtics, 1981.
NBA 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, 1996.
Watch "Tiny" in Action
Honorable Mention List&
Anthony "Spud" Webb
Dennis "The Worm" Rodman
Walt "Clyde" Frazier
"The Human Highlight Film" - Dominique Wilkins
Clyde "The Glide" Drexler
Karl "The Mailman" Malone
"Shaq" Shaquille O'Neal
References List&
Bio info at Blackpast.org
Bio info on NBA Hoopedia
Great ESPN "Outside the Lines" article about Daryl's life.
Bio at NBA Encylopedia
A short Bio on "Tiny"
Hall of Fame Bio for "Tiny"
Bio for "The Dream"
Good wikipedia info on "Hondo"
Great Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Bio info at NBA Encyclopedia
Bio from NBA Encyclopedia
Q&A With Earl on how he got his nickname
Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Charles Barkley Bio at NBA Encyclopedia
Navigating the Women's College Basketball Recruiting Landscape
High school women basketball players who aspire to play college
basketball need a recruiting buddy to provide guidance and tips on the
recruiting process. Think of this lens from your perspective as "My
Recruiting Buddy".
The college recruiting process can be a mysterious process and at times,
overwhelming. Both students and their parents will and should have many
questions about what to do and when to do it. Let's first start with
two overarching pieces of advice to consider as the foundation for your
college basketball recruiting journey. They are:
It is in your best interest to personally take control of YOUR
recruiting process. To do that you need to follow the next tip.
You must increase your Recruiting IQ. Just like a basketball player
augments their basketball skills with Basketball IQ ,which includes the
mental part of the game, court awareness, and the Xs and Os, Recruiting
IQ is just as important. So ask lots of questions and get smart about
the recruiting process and increase your Recruiting IQ. Why? Because my
experience has shown that you will be told lots of things throughout the
process. Some of it correct, some of it just plain wrong, Understand
the process. Know recruiting terms. When someone tells you something
relative to YOUR recruitment ask them where they got that information or
for a reference. It's better to have the right information and the
facts. Blatantly believing everything you are told can hurt your
recruitment. Most counselors, high school, and club (AAU) coaches are
very well versed in the advice they provide. Conversely, I have also
seen many that are not. So follow the old saying, "trust but verify".
You can listen to what people tell you, but go one step further and
verify the information. This is YOUR recruitment process we're talking
about here and it's just too risky to rely on incorrect information.
Awareness of the major recruiting timelines can be a big help in taking
the right steps at the right time. One of the best things you can do to
maximize your chances of successfully navigating the college recruiting
process is to START EARLY!
You will never regret having taken time to gather information about the
wide range of colleges that offer basketball. It is also important to
stay up to date on NCAA rules and regulations.
Keep in mind that your primary goals throughout high school should include:
Doing well academically
Maximize opportunities for exposure of your basketball skills to college coaches
Continue to enjoy participating in basketball
And always remember the final goal: earning that college degree and preparing for your future career !&
Know the Women's College Basketball Recruiting Process
Being properly informed about the women’s college basketball recruiting
process puts you in control of your critical basketball and college
career decisions.
Freshman Year - Off to a Good Start&
Your grades DO matter. Keep that GPA up there.
Be well-rounded. Participate in school clubs, and organizations.
In addition to playing on your school team, consider playing with a local club as well.
Touch base with your guidance counselor and let them know you are interested in playing college sports.
Start the process of learning about colleges that have basketball programs and have your areas of academic interest.
Create your “player profile” at the end of your season and plan on up dating after every semester.
Make sure your coach is aware of your involvement with basketball activities outside of school.
Sophomore Year
Now is the time to visit the NCAA website (see link below) and the NCAA
Eligibility Center web site (see link below) and be sure to read the
“Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete” under the “resources” tab.
Pay particular attention to academic requirements as this information
will help you plan for your junior year course selection. Spend some
time exploring all the good information there. The NCAA has done a
fabulous job enhancing this site over the past few years.
Register for the PSAT (see link below). This is a terrific way to gain
some valuable experience in taking college entrance type testing.
Feedback that you get through your scores will help you spot subject
areas in which you are strong and others for which extra help could make
a real positive difference.
Meet with your guidance counselor to go over your progress to date.
Review your initial list of colleges that you might be interested in and
make sure you are clear on the academic entrance requirements of those
colleges. This would be a perfect opportunity to expand on your list of
possible colleges.
Update your “player profile” and be sure to include current information
on your address, phone numbers, email, academic honors, extracurricular
activities, sports participation with related statistics, class rank and
GPA. Include your photo, preferably in uniform.
Make arrangements for setting up an email that you will use throughout
your high school years for the college search/college recruiting
process. If you want to be taken seriously by college coaches, make it
short, simple and not silly! Be cognizant of all your social media
activities. Coaches and college admissions personnel can and do look at
this stuff.
Yes it’s true you can and should send a letter to the coaches at the
colleges on your list! Be sure to have someone else (parent, teacher,
counselor, etc) proofread the letter before mailing. Attach your player
profile (make sure it’s up-to-date!) and a letter of introduction from a
coach, teacher, or camp director. You can get the names and addresses
of the college coaches from current college guides available in your
high school library, guidance counselor’s office, or the college
Do yourself a big favor now and create a special box, or even better, a
binder where you will keep copies of all letters that you send out to
colleges, and record any contacts that you receive from colleges. Look
into having a video made of your athletic performance, including both
highlights AND footage from actual games. Although the video is not sent
out to college coaches with your initial letter of introduction, it
needs to be readily available for mailing to the coach should he/she
request one.
If you receive college questionnaires to complete, be sure to mail them
back as soon as possible, even to colleges you may not be interested in
at this time. College coaches do talk to one another!
Stay Focused on The Big Picture...Getting A Great Education!
Junior Year
VERY IMPORTANT! By the end of your junior year, you must register with
the NCAA Eligibility Center. Be sure to follow all instructions and
deadlines as provided on the website. As tempting as it may be, don’t
use friends as your source for information on NCAA rules. Review the
newest edition of the “Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete.” Are
you meeting their core academic requirements? If not, be sure to take
action early in your junior year to make immediate adjustments in your
course selection and to find academic skills help where needed.
Register to take the SAT and/or the ACT (see link below). Take advantage
of any test preparation classes that may be offered through your high
school or local community college.
Continue working hard in your studies as well as on the basketball
court. Every great grade earned strengthens your GPA which, in turn,
helps build college coaches’ interest in YOU as a student-athlete.
Have you been active in student clubs and organizations? Colleges are
particularly interested in students who have taken a leadership role in
these groups. Also consider volunteering for community service projects
that interest you.
It’s time again to meet with your guidance counselor to go over your
college list and review admission requirements. Be sure to keep your
binder current with admission application deadlines. For each college on
your list, make sure you are clear into which NCAA Division (I, II, III
or NJCAA) they are classified.
Reality test: Have a sit-down with your coaches (high school and local
clubs) to discuss your current level of playing ability and how it might
fit in with NCAA Division levels.
Your important “player profile” – is it updated with information from your most recent season of play and academic progress?
Back to the Post Office! Put together a new letter to each college coach
on your list, making sure that the names and addresses are current.
Include your updated profile and a recommendation letter from coach,
teacher, camp director, etc.
Consider updating your video so it captures highlights and new skills
you may have acquired over the past year. Keep on tracking! Use your
college recruiting binder to stay on top of communication between you
and colleges/college coaches.
Senior Year
Register early in the school year to re-take the SAT and/or ACT if you
are trying to improve your scores. Don’t forget to have your scores sent
to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Of course, continue to work hard on your studies, touching base with
your guidance counselor to be sure that you are in full compliance with
the NCAA “core academic requirements.”
Time to tap back into the NCAA websites (see link below) to brush up on
recruiting rules and regulations and to determine the “Letter of Intent”
basketball signing dates.
Become familiar with the process of applying for financial aid by
checking out this website: www.fafsa.ed.gov (see link below) and
complete all of the necessary paperwork.
Update and mail out your player profile and video, making sure that all
of your information is UP TO DATE., and include a copy of your team
By this point, you should be narrowing down your college list. Carefully
consider what each college offers in terms of your academic interests.
Be prepared to take advantage of all offers from college coaches for
“official visits” by knowing what questions to ask the coaches and
recruiting staff.
The Recruiting Process Can Be Confusing&
Take the Challenge to Explore Answers to These Questions:&
What are all those NCAA recruiting rules and terms?
How do I optimize my recruitment success?
What’s the best way to improve my basketball skills and game?
How do I select the best basketball camps and exposure events?
Should I play on a club team? How do I select the best team for me?
Do I need to play tournaments and games all summer?
Do I need a player profile? Should I use a recruiting service?
What should I ask college coaches? How do I interpret their answers?
How do I know if I’m “really” being recruited?
What’s the difference between Division 1, 2, & 3 competition levels?
What do college coaches look for in a college prospect?
Division I prospects are usually getting scholarship offers by the end of their Junior year.
If you are being recruited as a Division I prospect you will be
getting written correspondence from coaches and will see them at your
games or exposure events.
Until you have a written athletic scholarship offer you are still
just a Division I prospect. A verbal offer or partial verbal offer are
also good indicators of a high level of interest. Invites to take an
official visit, phone calls and letters from coaches (head coach is
best) are good indicators. Even though coaches may seem to show a high
level of interest in you, keep in mind this same activity is being done
with other prospects. Don’t assume you are the only player they are
recruiting.
The last thing you want to do is to assume a school will make you an
offer only to find out they made it to someone else and it’s too late
to pursue other options. Continue to keep all your options open
including interest in other possible DII and DII schools just in case.
Avoid These Recruiting Myths
Division 1 “Full Ride” Athletic Scholarships are guaranteed for 4 years
I’m a really good player…college coaches will find and recruit me
I received a letter from a college…They must be recruiting me
I’m a really good player…why worry about grades
My club team coach said he/she will get me a scholarship
Avoid the “Dollar and a Dream” promises of some club coaches
Division 3 colleges give athletic scholarships
Resources&
Great information at this site on recruiting information. A must read.
NCAA Women's basketball.
College Board PSAT and SAT website.
ACT Test Website.
Great resource for preparing for the SAT and ACT college board tests.
Great website defining college basketball recruiting terms.
Federal student aid website.
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