Southern Miss Basketball

Southern Miss Basketball

From The Drawl:The History and Traditions of The University of Southern Mississippi

Men's Basketball

From is first season when Coach A.B. Dillie led the team to a 3-0 record, the men's basketball team has enjoyed its share of success. Over the last decade, the Golden Eagles have had two NCAA teams. The program has also had an NIT Championship team with its run in the 1987 postseason tournament. The team has had six players drafted including Clarence Weatherspoon. Southern Miss has won two conference championships in basketball including a share of the 2001 regular-season title.

Women's Basketball

The Lady Eagles also have a storied history. With 10 postseason appearances, the women's program is the most proficient at Southern Miss. In those 10 appearances, they have made the NCAA Tournament 8 times advancing to the Sweet 16 in 1994. The team has had two All-Americans including Janice Felder in 1994.

Notable Alumni

*Don Maestri - Head Basketball Coach, Troy University
*Clarence Weatherspoon '93 - former NBA Basketball player (Retired
*Wendell Ladner-Former ABA player. Rated as one of the most promiscuous athletes ever behind Wilt Chamberlain

References

* [http://www.remembertheaba.com/ABAArticles/OBrienArticleLadner.html Remember the ABA - Wendell Ladner] http://www.flakmag.com/sports/cook040202.html


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