06-10-2020, 10:38 AM
There are three Stanford players in the Naismith Hall of Fame. I would think they should at least be considered for an all time Stanford team.
The three:
Hank Luisetti (already discussed)
Jim Pollard - guard or small forward. Was 1942 All American and top scorer in 1942 NCAA tournament despite missing the final game due to illness. Stanford career cut short by WWII. 5 times NBA champ. 4 times NBA All Star.
George Yardley - forward. Was good at Stanford, but probably better in the NBA. 6 time All Star in 7 seasons. Third team All American in 1950. Led NBA in scoring in 57-58 at 27.8 ppg. Retired at age 31 to be an engineer.
The three:
Hank Luisetti (already discussed)
Jim Pollard - guard or small forward. Was 1942 All American and top scorer in 1942 NCAA tournament despite missing the final game due to illness. Stanford career cut short by WWII. 5 times NBA champ. 4 times NBA All Star.
George Yardley - forward. Was good at Stanford, but probably better in the NBA. 6 time All Star in 7 seasons. Third team All American in 1950. Led NBA in scoring in 57-58 at 27.8 ppg. Retired at age 31 to be an engineer.