Louisiana Awards
Kenny Higgs, with wife Jill, receives his LABC Hall of Fame plaque at the 2011 induction 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 AllStar), 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 AllAmerican), 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
Former Tiger Star John Williams with Coach Dale Brown at 2017 LABC Ceremony
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, 2021 Philadelphia 76ers
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 Chris Jackson -- 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 Tas 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
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.
169
2021-22 MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORD BOOK
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)
