Brooks Among Brothers Boasting NCAA Total of 4,000 Points and Rebounds
August 27th, 2016 - 7:21
"Well done is better than well said." - Philadelphia's famous founding father Benjamin Franklin
Some people talk a good game while others actually play a good game. The recent passing of former La Salle All-American Michael Brooks brought to mind the Explorers' impact among the premium players in the exclusive 4,000 Club. Atop the well-done list in this distinguished NCAA Division I group amassing at least 4,000 career points and rebounds are Tom Gola, a terrific scorer/rebounder for La Salle ranking 11th among premier players in history by CollegeHoopedia.com, and Lionel Simmons. Creighton's Doug McDermott joined La Salle's terrific trio in 2013-14 among the 14 individuals on the following list:
| Player | DI School | College Career | Points | Rebounds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gola | La Salle | 1951-52 through 1954-55 | 2,462 | 2,201 | 4,663 |
| Lionel Simmons | La Salle | 1986-87 through 1989-90 | 3,217 | 1,429 | 4,646 |
| Elvin Hayes | Houston | 1965-66 through 1967-68 | 2,884 | 1,602 | 4,486 |
| Dickie Hemric | Wake Forest | 1951-52 through 1954-55 | 2,587 | 1,802 | 4,389 |
| Oscar Robertson | Cincinnati | 1957-58 through 1959-60 | 2,973 | 1,338 | 4,311 |
| Joe Holup | George Washington | 1952-53 through 1955-56 | 2,226 | 2,030 | 4,256 |
| Doug McDermott | Creighton | 2010-11 through 2013-14 | 3,150 | 1,088 | 4,238 |
| Pete Maravich | Louisiana State | 1967-68 through 1969-70 | 3,667 | 528 | 4,195 |
| Harry Kelly | Texas Southern | 1979-80 through 1982-83 | 3,066 | 1,085 | 4,151 |
| Danny Manning | Kansas | 1984-85 through 1987-88 | 2,951 | 1,187 | 4,138 |
| Larry Bird | Indiana State | 1976-77 through 1978-79 | 2,850 | 1,247 | 4,097 |
| Tyler Hansbrough | North Carolina | 2005-06 through 2008-09 | 2,872 | 1,219 | 4,091 |
| Elgin Baylor | College of Idaho/Seattle | 1955-56 through 1957-58 | 2,500 | 1,559 | 4,059 |
| Michael Brooks | La Salle | 1976-77 through 1979-80 | 2,628 | 1,372 | 4,000 |