LSU/Louisiana Hall of Fame/ Louisiana Honors

Frank Brian speaks to crowd at 2013 LSU Athletic Hall of Fame banquet.

LSU Athletic Hall of Fame

The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious athletic clubs that recognizes only the best and brightest of LSU athletes. All student-athletes in the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame must have received their degree at LSU to be eligible.

In 2007, a category was added to allow coaches and administrators into the LSU Hall of Fame. That allowed both coaches Harry Rabenhorst and Dale Brown and trainer Dr. Marty Broussard to enter the prestgious hall.

Listing includes the members of the Hall of Fame involved in LSU Basketball:

Malcolm “Sparky” Wade -- Inducted in 1937 Joe Dean -- Inducted in 1953 Bob Pettit -- Inducted in 1954 Joe Bill Adcock -- Inducted in 1978 Bobby Lowther -- Inducted in 1978 Durand “Rudy” Macklin -- Inducted in 1990 Shaquille O’Neal -- Inducted in 2000 Dr. Martin J. Broussard (Athletic Trainer) -- Inducted in 2009 Harry Rabenhorst (Head Coach) -- Inducted in 2009 Frank Brian -- Inducted in 2013 Dale Brown (Head Coach) -- Inducted in 2013 Collis Temple, Jr. -- Inducted in 2017

Collis Temple, with his family behind him, accepts his LSU Athletic Hall of Fame honor at the 2017 awards banquet.

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

To be a member of the Louisiana Sports Writers Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honors that could be bestowed on an athlete from this state or who has performed a portion of his career in this state. Each year’s class continues to add to the prestige of the growing list of Hall of Fame inductees. The Hall of Fame ceremonies are conducted each June in Natchitoches at the Natchitoches Events Center just a block from the new multi-million dollar home of the Hall of Fame that opened in June 2013.

A total of 14 men and women who participated in the LSU basketball program either as players or coaches have been inducted in the Hall of Fame. In 2005, LSU’s Durand “Rudy” Macklin, a member of the 1981 Final Four team and the No. 1 rebounder and No. 2 scorer in LSU men’s history, along with late former LSU women’s head coach Sue Gunter were inducted.

In 2009, the late Dr. Martin J. Broussard became the first athletic trainer ever inducted iinto the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

In 2013, LSU and NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal delighted a packed house for his induction ceremony.

The 15 LSWA Hall of Famers with their years of participation in LSU

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf -- (G, 1988-90), inducted 2021 Buddy Blair -- (F, 1933-35, member 1935 national champions), inducted 1981 Frank Brian -- (F, 1942-43; 1945-47, All-SEC 1943, 1946, two-time NBA All-Star), inducted in 1986 Dr. Martin J. Broussard -- LSU athletic trainer for six decades, inducted 2009 Dale Brown -- (Coach, 1972-96, 1981, 1986 NCAA Final Four; 1979, 1981, 1985, 1991 SEC Championships, all-time winningest coach at LSU, 448 wins), inducted in 1999 Joe Dean -- (F, 1949-52; TV Commentator, LSU Athletic Director, 1987-2000), inducted in 2001 Sue Gunter -- (Coach, LSU 1982-2004), inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame, Fall 2005), inducted in 2005. C. Kent Lowe -- (Distinguished Service Award Winner Sports Journalism, 1988-present), inducted in 2020. Bobby Lowther -- (F, 1942-43; 1945-48, All-SEC 1946, All-American in 1946 in both basketball and track and field), inducted in 1995 Rudy Macklin -- (F, 1976-81, All-SEC 1977, ‘78, ‘80, ‘81, All-America 1981) Second leading scorer, first in rebounding, inducted in 2005. Pete Maravich -- (G, 1967-70, three-time All-American, Division I all-time scorer), inducted in 1984 Shaquille O’Neal -- (C, 1989-92, SEC POY 1991, 1992; National Player of the Year 1991; All-American 1991, 92; NBA No. 1 pick, 1992), inducted in 2013 Bob Pettit -- (C, 1951-54, two-time All-American, 1953 Final Four member, 10-time NBA All-Star), inducted in 1973 Harry Rabenhorst -- (Coach, 1925-42, ‘45-57, 1935 national championships, 1953 Final Four), inducted in 1970 Malcolm “Sparky” Wade -- (G, 1932-35, member 1935 national champions, first LSU All-American), inducted 1962 Joyce Walker -- (G, 1981-84, three-time Kodak All-American), inducted in 1997

Kenny Higgs, with wife Jill, receives his LABC Hall of Fame plaque at the 2011 induction ceremony. Former Tiger Star John Williams with Coach Dale Brown at 2017 LABC Ceremony

Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches

Formed in 1974, the LABC represents the colleges and universities of the state in an effort to promote basketball on all levels in Louisiana.

LABC Hall of Fame

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf -- (G, 1988-90, played as Chris Jackson, NCAA all-time leading freshman scorer, All-American, 1989-90) -- inducted in 1998. Ricky Blaton -- (F, 1984-86; 87-89, All-SEC 88, 89 ... Member 1986 Final Four team) -- inducted in 2010 Frank Brian -- (F, 1942-43; 45-47, All-SEC 1943, 1946, two-time NBA All-Star), inducted in 1987. Howard Carter -- (G, 1979-83, member 1981 Final Four team), inducted 1994 Dale Brown -- (Coach, 1972-1997, winningest coach in LSU history), inducted 2005 Joe Dean -- (F, 1949-52), LSU Athletic Director, inducted 1985 Kenny Higgs -- (G, 1974-78); All-SEC, 1976-78, inducted 2011 Jerry Reynolds -- (F, 1982-85, All-SEC 1984, 1985), inducted 2003 Durand “Rudy” Macklin -- (F, 1976-78; 1979-81, member 1981 Final Four team, school’s all-time leading rebounder), inducted 1987. Dick Maile -- (F, 1962-65), inducted 2005 Pete Maravich -- (G, 1967-70, three-time All-American, Division I all-time scorer), inducted in 1977. Leonard Mitchell -- (F, 1981-84, Member 1981 Final Four Team), inducted 2000 Shaquille O’Neal -- (C, 1989-92, two-time All-American, National Player of the Year, 1991), inducted 1998. Bob Pettit -- (C, 1951-54, two-time All-American, 1953 Final Four member, 10-time NBA All-Star), inducted in 1976, charter inductee Harry Rabenhorst -- (Coach, 1925-42, ‘45-57, 1935 national champions, 1953 Final Four), inducted in 1979. Don Redden -- (F, 1982-86, member 1986 Final Four team), inducted 1993 Roger Sigler -- (F, 1953-57, All-SEC 1956, ‘57), inducted 1999 Collis Temple, Jr. -- (F, 1971-74), inducted 1995 Malcolm “Sparky” Wade -- (G, 1932-35, member 1935 national champions, first LSU All-American), inducted 1977 John Williams -- (F, 1984-86), member 1986 NCAA Final Four team, inducted 2017

LABC Mr. Basketball Award

Given annually by the LABC to someone who has made a significant contribution to basketball in the state of Louisiana. Joe Dean -- inaugural recipient in 1975 Bob Pettit -- recipient in 1976 Dale Brown -- recipient in 1988 Shaquille O’Neal -- recipient in 2000, L.A. Lakers Collis Temple, Jr. -- recipient in 2015 Jim Hawthorne -- recipient in 2016

LABC Don Landry Award

Named in honor of the founder and first president of the LABC, given to someone who has rendered distinguished service and made a significant contribution to the LABC. Dale Brown -- inaugural recipient in 1998.

LABC Bob Pettit Award

Given to the professional player of the year from Louisiana.

Shaquille O’Neal -- recipient in 1994, 1995, Orlando Magic Shaquille O’Neal -- recipient in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004 L.A. Lakers Shaquille O’Neal -- recipient in 2005, 2006, 2007 Miami Heat. Marcus Thornton -- recipient in 2010 New Orleans Hornets. Ben Simmons -- recipient in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Philadelphia 76ers Cam Thomas -- recipient in 2022 Brooklyn Nets

LABC Tommy Joe Eagles Memorial Award

Given to the college coach of the year in Louisiana Dale Brown -- recipient in 1979, 1981, 1986, 1987 John Brady -- recipient in 2000, 2003, 2006 Trent Johnson -- recipient in 2009 Johnny Jones -- recipient in 2015

LABC Pete Maravich Memorial Award

Given to the major college player of the year in Louisiana Durand Macklin -- recipient in 1981 Don Redden -- recipient in 1986 Nikita Wilson -- recipient in 1987 Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf -- recipient in 1989, 1990 Shaquille O’Neal -- recipient in 1991, 1992 Stromile Swift -- recipient in 2000 Ronald Dupree -- recipient in 2003 Brandon Bass -- recipient in 2005 Glen Davis -- recipient in 2006, 2007 Marcus Thornton -- recipient in 2009 Tasmin Mitchell -- recipient in 2010 Jarell Martin -- recipient in 2015 Ben Simmons -- recipient in 2016 Tremont Waters -- recipient in 2019 Skylar Mays -- recipient in 2020 Cameron Thomas -- receipient in 2021

Living Legends - SEC Tournament

1999 – Bob Pettit 2000 – Durand Macklin 2001 – Joe Dean 2002 – Ricky Blanton 2003 – Pete Maravich 2004 – Dale Brown 2005 – Bobby Lowther 2006 – Collis Temple Jr. 2007 – Dick Maile 2008 – Frank Brian 2009 – Ethan Martin 2010 – Ned Clark 2011 – Howard Carter 2012 – Kenny Higgs 2013 – Geert Hammink 2014 – Chris Jackson 2015 – Ronald Dupree 2016 – Stanley Roberts 2017 - Tasmin Mitchell 2018 - John Brady 2019 - Wayde Sims (accepted by his parents Wayne and Fay)