Sam Houston State Bearkats Men's Basketball Players
The Sam Houston State Bearkats men's basketball program is an NCAA Division I team that represents Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The program has a rich history and has produced several notable players over the years, including a few who have gone on to play professionally. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the most notable Sam Houston State Bearkats men's basketball players.
Paul Baxter
Paul Baxter played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 1974 to 1977. During his time with the team, he scored 1,673 points and had 1,128 rebounds, both of which are still school records. Baxter was also named the Southland Conference Player of the Year in 1976 and 1977. After college, he played professionally in Europe for several years.
Dennie Hightower
Dennie Hightower played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 1980 to 1983. He was a two-time First-Team All-Southland Conference selection and was named the Conference Player of the Year in 1983. Hightower scored 1,881 points during his college career, which is still the second-most in school history. After college, he played professionally in Europe and in the CBA.
Gilbert Black
Gilbert Black played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 1988 to 1990. He was a two-time All-Southland Conference selection and helped lead the Bearkats to a conference championship in 1990. Black scored 1,348 points during his college career and went on to play professionally in the CBA and abroad.
Chris Jordan
Chris Jordan played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 1996 to 1999. He was a two-time All-Southland Conference selection and was named the Conference Player of the Year in 1999. Jordan scored 1,605 points during his college career and went on to play professionally in the USBL and in Europe.
Ryan Bright
Ryan Bright played for the Sam Houston State Bearkats from 2003 to 2007. During his time with the team, he became the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,134 points. Bright was a three-time All-Southland Conference selection and was named the Conference Player of the Year in 2007. After college, he played professionally in Europe.
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Learn about some of the most notable Sam Houston State Bearkats men's basketball players, including Paul Baxter, Dennie Hightower, Gilbert Black, Chris Jordan, and Ryan Bright.
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