Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 17 in football at the professional level (especially in 1933 championship contest and 1967):

DECEMBER 17

• New York Giants E Red Badgro (first-five All-Pacific Coast Conference pick as forward in 1926-27 when named USC's MVP) had a 29-yard pass reception for a touchdown in a 23-21 setback against the Chicago Bears in the 1933 NFL championship game. Giants B Dale Burnett (two-time all-conference hooper for Emporia State KS) had game highs with five catches for 94 receiving yards. Bears B Keith Molesworth (three-year hoops letterman for Monmouth IL in late 1920s) completed 2-of-5 passes for 24 yards, rushed once for five yards, returned three punts for 33 yards and punted 10 times for a 39.8-yard average. Giants rookie B Kink Richards (Simpson IA hoops letterman) had a team-high 40 rushing yards and returned one kickoff 36 yards. Bears rookie B Gene Ronzani (among Marquette's top four scorers in 1931-32 and 1932-33) rushed for a game-high 73 yards.

• Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson (Purdue hooper in 1956-57) threw three first-half touchdown passes to Otis Taylor (backup small forward for Prairie View A&M) in a 38-24 AFL win against the Denver Broncos in 1967 season finale.

• Chicago Bears rookie TE Mike Ditka (averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.6 rpg for Pittsburgh in 1958-59 and 1959-60) caught eight passes for 102 yards - including two touchdowns - in a 52-35 win against the Minnesota Vikings in 1961 season finale. Vikings DB Dick Pesonen (two-year Minnesota-Duluth hoops letterman was starting guard in 1959-60) returned five kickoffs for 133 yards. Vikings WR Jerry Reichow (Iowa hooper in 1954-55) caught three TD passes from Fran Tarkenton. Reichow had a total of seven TD pass receptions in the last five games of season.

• Denver Broncos TE Wesley Duke (averaged 9.8 ppg and 5.9 rpg for Mercer from 2001-02 through 2004-05) caught a touchdown pass from Jake Plummer in 28-17 win against the Buffalo Bills in 2005. Broncos WR Rod Smith (swingman was Missouri Southern State hoops letterman as sophomore in 1990-91) caught 11 passes for 137 yards.

• Los Angeles Rams TE Derrick Faison (collected 30 points and 30 rebounds in six basketball games for Howard University in 1989-90) caught an eight-yard touchdown pass from QB Jim Everett in 26-10 setback against the San Francisco 49ers in 1990.

• Green Bay Packers FB Ted Fritsch Sr. (Wisconsin-Stevens Point hoops letterman in 1940-41 and 1941-42) scored two second-quarter touchdowns - one rushing and one receiving - in a 14-7 win against the New York Giants in 1944 NFL championship contest. Giants LB Mel Hein (Washington State hoops letterman in 1930) had an interception.

• Miami Dolphins rookie QB Bob Griese (sophomore guard for Purdue in 1964-65) threw three first-half touchdown passes in a 41-32 AFL win against the Boston Patriots in 1967.

• Houston Oilers WR Bill Groman (led Heidelberg OH in scoring average as sophomore and junior while averaging 14.6 ppg and 4.8 rpg from 1954-55 through 1957-58) caught two touchdown passes from George Blanda in a 47-16 AFL win against the Oakland Raiders in 1961 season finale.

• Minnesota Vikings LB Napoleon Harris (averaged 4.7 ppg and 4.8 rpg for Northwestern in 1997-98 and 1998-99 under coach Kevin O'Neill) nabbed his third interception in an eight-game span as active player in 2006.

• New Orleans Saints WR Willie Jackson (started five hoops games for Florida in 1989-90) had eight pass receptions for 156 yards in a 34-21 setback against the St. Louis Rams in 2001.

• Denver Broncos QB Charley Johnson (transferred from Schreiner J.C. to New Mexico State to play hoops before concentrating on football) threw three touchdown passes in a 45-21 win against the New England Patriots in 1972 season finale. Patriots QB Brian Dowling (averaged 2.6 ppg for Yale in 1967-68) threw a 28-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter.

• New Orleans Saints QB Billy Kilmer (UCLA hooper under legendary coach John Wooden in 1959-60) opened game's scoring with an 80-yard touchdown pass to Danny Abramowicz in 30-14 win against the Washington Redskins in 1967 season finale. Ten years later as member of the Redskins, Kilmer threw two first-quarter TD passes in a 17-14 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1977 season finale.

• Washington Redskins DL Anthony Lanier II (averaged 1.2 ppg and 1.2 rpg for Alabama A&M in 2011-12 and 2012-13) had two sacks in a 20-15 win against the Arizona Cardinals in 2017.

• Chicago Bears QB Johnny Lujack (averaged 3.4 ppg as starting guard for Notre Dame in 1943-44) completed 15-of-29 passes but threw three interceptions in a 24-14 conference tiebreaker setback against the Los Angeles Rams in 1950.

• Carolina Panthers TE Chris Manhertz (Canisius' leading rebounder from 2011-12 through 2013-14) caught his first career touchdown on a trick-play 50-yard pass from RB Christian McCaffrey to open game's scoring in 12-9 setback against the New Orleans Saints in 2018.

• New York Giants rookie WR Bob McChesney (Hardin-Simmons TX hoops letterman in 1945-46) had a pass reception for 19 yards in 8-3 setback against the Cleveland Browns in 1950 conference tiebreaker game. Browns rookie B Dom Moselle (leading hoops scorer for Wisconsin-Superior in 1947-48 and 1948-49) returned two kickoffs for 55 yards. Giants DB Otto Schnellbacher (averaged 11 ppg in four-year Kansas career, earning All-Big Six/Seven Conference honors each season) had an interception.

• New York Jets TE Keith Neubert (scored in all five NIT games for Nebraska's third-place finisher in 1987 when averaging 4.9 ppg and 3 rpg while shooting 50.4% from floor) caught a 35-yard touchdown pass in 38-14 setback against the Los Angeles Rams in 1989.

• San Francisco 49ers WR Terrell Owens (UTC hooper from 1993-94 through 1995-96 started five games) caught 20 passes for 283 yards in a 17-0 win against the Chicago Bears in 2000.

• Chicago Bears rookie K Mac Percival (three-year hoops letterman was part of squad winning Texas Tech's first SWC championship in major sport in 1960-61) kicked three field goals in a 23-14 win against the Atlanta Falcons in 1967 season finale.

• Cleveland Browns RB Greg Pruitt (Oklahoma frosh hooper in 1969-70) rushed for 182 yards on 22 carries in a 48-16 setback against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1978. Pruitt closed out the campaign with at least 113 yards rushing in his last three contests.

• Buffalo Bills TE Robert Royal (collected 10 points and six rebounds in five LSU basketball games in 2000-01) opened game's scoring in a 21-0 win against the Miami Dolphins by catching touchdown pass in his third consecutive contest in 2006.

• Miami Dolphins TE Dion Sims (played one basketball game with Michigan State under coach Tom Izzo in 2009-10) caught two touchdown passes in a 34-13 win against the New York Jets in 2016.

• Oakland Raiders OT Chad Slaughter (averaged 4.3 ppg and team-high 5.9 rpg in 1998-99 for Alcorn State's NCAA playoff team coached by Davey Whitney) started his fourth consecutive contest in 2006.

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Norm Snead (averaged 7.8 ppg in four Wake Forest games as senior in 1960-61) threw three touchdown passes in a 28-24 win against the Cleveland Browns in 1967 season finale. Five years later with the New York Giants, Snead threw two second-quarter TD passes in a 23-3 win against the Dallas Cowboys in 1972 season finale.

• Houston Oilers CB Greg Stemrick (played in two basketball games for Colorado State in 1973-74) returned an interception 38 yards in a 45-24 setback against the San Diego Chargers in 1978.

• St. Louis Cardinals rookie WR Dave Stief (hoop teammate of Portland State All-American Freeman Williams in 1977-78) had career highs of nine pass receptions for 183 yards in a 42-21 win against the Atlanta Falcons in 1978.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 15 in football at the professional level (especially in 1935 championship contest and 1963):

DECEMBER 15

• Miami Dolphins LB Larry Ball (played eight hoop games for Louisville as sophomore in 1968-69 before persuaded by coach Lee Corso to concentrate on football) had an interception in 34-7 win against the Detroit Lions in 1973. Dolphins QB Bob Griese (sophomore guard for Purdue in 1964-65) threw four touchdown passes to Paul Warfield.

• Miami Dolphins WR Chris Chambers (played briefly for Wisconsin under coach Dick Bennett in 1997-98) caught seven passes for 138 yards in a 23-17 win against the Oakland Raiders in 2002. Dolphins DE Jason Taylor (averaged 8 ppg and 5.4 rpg for Akron in 1994-95) had three sacks.

• Detroit Lions TB Dutch Clark (four-time All-Rocky Mountain Conference hoops choice for Colorado College in late 1920s) rushed seven times for a game-high 80 yards - including 40-yard touchdown - in 26-7 win against the New York Giants in 1935 NFL championship contest. TB Ed Danowski (Fordham hoops letterman in 1932-33) threw a 42-yard pass for the Giants' lone touchdown. Giants rookie E Tod Goodwin (West Virginia hoops letterman in 1933) had two pass receptions for 26 yards. Giants B Kink Richards (Simpson IA hoops letterman) rushed for 31 yards on 10 carries and returned one kickoff for 30 yards.

• Chicago Bears QB Jack Concannon (grabbed one rebound in one Boston College basketball contest in 1961-62) threw two touchdown passes in a 28-27 setback against the Green Bay Packers in 1968 season finale.

• Cincinnati Bengals LB James Francis (averaged 3 ppg and 3.6 rpg for Baylor in 1986-87 and 1987-88) had two interceptions - returning one 42 yards for a touchdown - in 21-13 win against the Houston Texans in 1996.

• A fourth-quarter touchdown reception by rookie E Dale Gentry (averaged 5.3 ppg for Washington State's 1941 NCAA Tournament runner-up) propelled the Los Angeles Dons to 17-17 AAFC tie against the Chicago Rockets in 1946.

• New Orleans Saints WR Eugene Goodlow (scored 38 points in 19 games for Kansas State in 1977-78 and 1978-79) caught five passes for 135 yards - including 76-yard touchdown from Bobby Hebert - in a 31-19 setback against the San Francisco 49ers in 1985.

• Dallas Cowboys DB Manny Hendrix (All-WAC second-team selection for Utah as senior in 1985-86 averaged 12.1 ppg and team-high 5.1 apg as sophomore) recorded a safety in 25-13 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1991.

• Los Angeles Rams E Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch (starting center for Michigan hoops in 1944) caught two touchdown passes from Norm Van Brocklin in a 37-21 win against the Baltimore Colts in 1957.

• Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (played in seven hoop games for Clemson in 2010-11) had 10 pass receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns from DeShaun Watson in a 29-22 win against the New York Jets in 2018.

• St. Louis Cardinals QB Charley Johnson (transferred from Schreiner J.C. to New Mexico State to play hoops before concentrating on football) passed for 299 yards - including two second-quarter touchdowns - in a 28-24 setback against the Dallas Cowboys in 1963.

• Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (collected six points and six assists in eight basketball games for Texas-El Paso in 2013-14 under coach Tim Floyd) rushed for two third-quarter touchdowns in a 21-13 win against the Chicago Bears in 2019.

• New Orleans Saints QB Billy Kilmer (UCLA hooper under legendary coach John Wooden in 1959-60) threw two first-half touchdown passes in a 24-14 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 season finale.

• Frankfort Yellow Jackets B Ken Mercer (three-year letterman as Simpson IA forward) rushed for three touchdowns in a 19-0 win against the Chicago Bears in 1928.

• Baltimore Colts RB Preston Pearson (swingman averaged 8.7 ppg and 6 rpg as Illinois senior in 1966-67) had two pass reception touchdowns - including 61-yarder from Earl Morrall - in a 28-24 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1968 regular-season finale.

• New York Giants E Buster Poole (three-year Arkansas letterman was senior captain in 1936-37) caught four passes for 40 yards in a 24-14 setback against the Chicago Bears in 1946 NFL championship game.

• Oakland Raiders WR Art Powell (averaged 10.5 ppg and 8.2 rpg for San Jose State in 1956-57) caught two of his AFL-high 16 touchdown passes in a 35-31 AFL win against the Denver Broncos in 1963. Broncos TE Gene Prebola (Boston University hooper in 1957-58) had four pass receptions for 106 yards. Broncos SE Lionel Taylor (led New Mexico Highlands in scoring average with 13.6 ppg in 1955-56 and 20.3 in 1956-57) had 10 of his AFL-leading 78 pass receptions.

• New England Patriots TE-LB John Tanner (JC recruit averaged 3.5 ppg and 3.4 rpg for Tennessee Tech in 1968-69) played on offense, defense and special teams in a 34-27 setback against the Miami Dolphins in 1974 finale.

• Washington Redskins rookie QB Harry Theofiledes (averaged 9.3 ppg and 5 rpg for Waynesburg PA in 1964-65 and 1965-66) threw a 39-yard touchdown pass in 14-3 win against the Detroit Lions in 1968 season finale.

• Tennessee Titans WR Kendall Wright (Baylor hooper as freshman in 2008-09) caught 12 passes for 150 yards in a 37-34 setback against the Arizona Cardinals in 2013.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 14 in football at the professional level (especially in 1975):

DECEMBER 14

• Washington Redskins QB Sammy Baugh (Texas Christian three-year hoops letterman was All-SWC honorable mention selection as senior in 1936-37) threw three touchdown passes in a 40-13 win against the Boston Yanks in 1947. Redskins B Dick Poillon (Canisius hooper in early 1940s) scored two TDs.

• Kansas City Chiefs DE Buck Buchanan (earned hoops letter as Grambling freshman in 1958-59) intercepted a pass in 30-7 AFL win against the Denver Broncos in 1968.

• Green Bay Packers LB Fred Carr (played for defending NCAA champion Texas Western in 1967 playoffs) had two interceptions in a 22-5 setback against the Los Angeles Rams in 1975.

• WR Clyde Conner (two-time All-CBA second-team selection averaged 11.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg for Pacific in 1953-54 and 1954-55) opened the San Francisco 49ers' scoring with a touchdown reception from Y.A. Tittle in 21-12 win against the Baltimore Colts in 1958 regular-season finale.

• Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson (Purdue hooper in 1956-57) had a 43-yard rushing touchdown in 35-3 AFL win against the Boston Patriots in 1963.

• In 1930, the Green Bay Packers' lone score in 6-6 tie against the Portsmouth Spartans was a 15-yard pass from Red Dunn (four-year Marquette letterman first half of 1920s) to rookie Weert Engelmann (All-NCC selection for South Dakota State).

• Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez (averaged 6.4 ppg and 4.3 rpg for California from 1994-95 through 1996-97) caught two touchdown passes in a 45-17 win against the Detroit Lions in 2003.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw two second-half touchdown passes in a 37-34 setback against the New York Giants in 1952.

• Philadelphia Eagles TE Jimmie Johnson (averaged 2.7 ppg and 1.5 rpg for Howard University in 1988-89) had a 31-yard pass reception in 21-20 win against the New York Jets in 1996.

• San Francisco 49ers RB Terry Kirby (averaged 3.4 ppg as Virginia freshman in 1989-90 and 2.1 as sophomore in 1990-91) rushed for two touchdowns in a 35-13 win against the Detroit Lions in 1998.

• Houston Texans rookie LB Antwan Peek (made one field goal and grabbed five rebounds in six basketball games for Cincinnati in 2000-01 under coach Bob Huggins) supplied a career-high seven solo tackles in 16-3 setback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003.

• Cleveland Browns RB Greg Pruitt (Oklahoma frosh hooper in 1969-70) rushed for 214 yards on 26 carries - including three touchdowns - in a 40-14 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in 1975. Browns WR Reggie Rucker (averaged 6.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg for Boston University in 1966-67) had six pass receptions for 130 yards.

• Indianapolis Colts TE Ross Travis (Penn State's leading rebounder three straight seasons from 2012-13 through 2014-15) caught two passes for a career-high 33 yards in 25-13 setback against the Denver Broncos in 2017.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 13 in football at the professional level (especially in 1959 and 1964):

DECEMBER 13

• New York Giants TE Kevin Boss (averaged 3 ppg and 2.7 rpg while shooting 51.9% from floor for Western Oregon in 2004-05 and 2005-06) had a career-high seven pass receptions in 45-38 setback against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009.

• Detroit Lions E Cloyce Box (combined with twin brother Boyce to help West Texas win Border Conference hoop championship in 1943) closed out 1952 campaign with his third consecutive contest contributing three pass receptions for touchdowns (including 77-yarder).

• In his lone NFL appearance, Detroit Lions E Gene Cook (averaged 5.1 ppg and 4.2 rpg for Toledo from 1955-56 through 1957-58) caught one pass for 43 yards in a 25-14 setback against the Chicago Bears in 1959.

• Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson (Purdue hooper in 1956-57) threw four touchdown passes in a 49-6 AFL win against the San Diego Chargers in 1964.

• Chicago Bears rookie WR George Farmer (teammate of UCLA legend Lew Alcindor in 1968-69) caught a career-high nine passes for 142 yards in 35-17 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1970. Bears QB Jack Concannon (grabbed one rebound in one Boston College basketball contest in 1961-62) threw four touchdown passes en route to a career-high 338 yards.

• Ray Flaherty (four-sport Gonzaga athlete including hoops) coached the Washington Redskins in 1942 when they registered a 14-6 win against the Chicago Bears in the NFL championship game. Bears B Ray Nolting (Cincinnati hoops letterman in 1936) rushed for 25 yards on eight carries, caught one pass for 11 yards, had one interception and returned a kickoff for 23 yards.

• Chicago Cardinals QB King Hill (Rice letterman in 1955-56 and 1956-57) threw two second-half touchdown passes in a 35-20 setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1959.

• Green Bay Packers RB Paul Hornung (averaged 6.1 ppg in 10 contests for Notre Dame in 1954-55) rushed for three touchdowns in a 36-14 win against the San Francisco 49ers in 1959.

• St. Louis Cardinals QB Charley Johnson (transferred from Schreiner J.C. to New Mexico State to play hoops before concentrating on football) passed for 371 of a league-high 3,045 yards - including two third-quarter touchdowns - in 36-34 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1964.

• New Orleans Saints QB Billy Kilmer (UCLA hooper under legendary coach John Wooden in 1959-60) threw three touchdown passes in a 38-27 setback against the San Francisco 49ers in 1970. The next year with the Washington Redskins, Kilmer threw three TD passes in a 38-24 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1971.

• Detroit Lions QB Bobby Layne (Texas hooper in 1944-45) threw two second-quarter touchdown passes in a 41-6 win against the Dallas Texans in 1952. The next year, Layne threw two first-half TD passes in a 27-16 win against the New York Giants in 1953. In 1959 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Layne threw four TD passes in a 35-20 win against the Chicago Cardinals.

• New York Giants DE George Martin (Oregon hoops teammate of freshman sensation Ron Lee in 1972-73) returned a fumble recovery 20 yards for touchdown in 20-10 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1981.

• Los Angeles Rams rookie WR Bucky Pope (two-time All-Carolinas Conference pick for Catawba NC averaged 19.4 ppg from 1961-62 through 1963-64) opened game's scoring by catching a 95-yard touchdown pass from Bill Munson in 24-24 tie against the Green Bay Packers in 1964.

• New York Giants CB Jason Sehorn (averaged 12.5 ppg and 6 rpg for Shasta Community College CA in 1990-91) had two interceptions - returning one 35 yards for touchdown - in 30-10 win against the Washington Redskins in 1997.

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Norm Snead (averaged 7.8 ppg in four Wake Forest games as senior in 1960-61) passed for 301 yards - including three second-quarter touchdowns - in a 36-34 setback against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964.

• Atlanta Falcons LB Kenny Tippins (made one basket and grabbed six rebounds in three hoops games with Middle Tennessee State in 1989-90) had two sacks in a 35-7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.

• Dallas Cowboys P Ron Widby (three-time All-SEC selection for Tennessee averaged 18.1 ppg and 8.4 rpg from 1964-65 through 1966-67) punted seven times for 324 yards (46.3 average) in a 27-10 win against the Baltimore Colts in 1969.

• San Francisco 49ers E Billy Wilson (averaged 3.3 ppg as senior letterman for San Jose State in 1950-51) caught a touchdown pass in last four games to finish with league-high 10 TD catches in 1953.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 11 in football at the professional level (especially in 1938 championship contest, 1949 and 1960):

DECEMBER 11

• Philadelphia Eagles E Neill Armstrong (played one game under legendary Oklahoma A&M coach Hank Iba in 1944) caught a touchdown pass in his fourth consecutive contest in 1949.

• Washington Redskins QB Sammy Baugh (Texas Christian three-year hoops letterman was All-SWC honorable mention selection as senior in 1936-37) threw three touchdown passes in a 53-27 setback against the Los Angeles Rams in 1949. Rams E Bob Shaw (Ohio State hoops starter in 1942 and 1943) had four TD pass receptions.

• New York Giants B Len Barnum (West Virginia Wesleyan hoper) had a nine-yard run from scrimmage and 20-yard pass reception in 23-17 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1938 NFL championship game. Packers E Wayland Becker (Marquette hoops letterman in mid-1930s) had a game-high 78 receiving yards. Giants TB Ed Danowski (Fordham hoops letterman in 1932-33) threw two touchdown passes, including a 21-yarder to rookie E Hap Barnard (four-year hoops letterman for Central Oklahoma played in 1938 NAIA Tournament as senior). C-LB Mel Hein (Washington State hoops letterman in 1930), the only offensive lineman earning NFL MVP award, recovered a fumble near midfield to help set up a Giants TD. Giants E Jim Lee Howell (All-SWC first-five selection as Arkansas senior in 1935-36) had two pass receptions. Giants TB Tuffy Leemans (three-year hoops letterman for George Washington in mid-1930s) had a six-yard rushing TD.

• Philadelphia Eagles CB Jimmy Carr (three-year hoops letterman for Morris Harvey WV appeared in NAIA Tournament in 1953 and 1954) had an interception in his second consecutive contest in 1960. Pittsburgh Steelers RB John Henry Johnson (made 5-of-8 FGAs in five games for Saint Mary's in 1950-51) scored two first-half touchdowns - including an 87-yard run from scrimmage - in 27-21 win against the Eagles.

• Miami Dolphins WR Chris Chambers (played briefly for Wisconsin under coach Dick Bennett in 1997-98) caught two third-quarter touchdown passes in a 23-21 win against the San Diego Chargers in 2005. Chargers TE Antonio Gates (second-team All-MAC selection in 2002 when Kent State finished runner-up in South Regional) caught 13 passes for 123 yards. Six years later, Gates caught two TD passes from Philip Rivers in a 37-10 win against the Buffalo Bills in 2011.

• Chicago Bears B-PK John "Paddy" Driscoll (Northwestern basketball letterman in 1916) threw a touchdown pass, rushed for TD and kicked three extra points in 27-14 win against the Duluth Eskimos in 1927 season finale.

• New Orleans Saints rookie WR Eugene Goodlow (scored 38 points in 19 games for Kansas State in 1977-78 and 1978-79) caught a career-high seven passes in 20-17 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1983.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw three touchdown passes in a 35-24 win against the Chicago Cardinals in 1955.

• New York Giants TB Hinkey Haines (Lebanon Valley PA transfer earned hoops letter for Penn State in 1920 and 1921) rushed for a 60-yard touchdown in 13-0 win against the New York Yankees in 1927.

• Dallas Cowboys DB Manny Hendrix (All-WAC second-team selection for Utah as senior in 1985-86 averaged 12.1 ppg and team-high 5.1 apg as sophomore) had an interception in 24-17 win against the Washington Redskins in 1988.

• New York Jets RB Johnny Johnson (averaged 11.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 3.2 apg in 1988-89 after majority of hoop team members walked off San Jose State squad) rushed for 155 yards in a 3-0 win against the Washington Redskins in 1993.

• San Francisco 49ers DB Ronnie Lott (USC hooper as junior in 1979-80) had two interceptions in a 23-10 win against the Buffalo Bills in 1983.

• Chicago Bears QB Johnny Lujack (averaged 3.4 ppg as starting guard for Notre Dame in 1943-44) threw six of his league-high 23 touchdown passes in a 52-21 win against the Chicago Cardinals in 1949.

• New York Titans WR Art Powell (averaged 10.5 ppg and 8.2 rpg for San Jose State in 1956-57) had 10 catches for 179 yards - including two touchdowns (one for 72 yards) - in a 31-28 AFL win against the Oakland Raiders in 1960. Six years later with the Raiders, Powell caught two TD passes from Tom Flores (46 and 45 yards) in a 28-10 win against the Denver Broncos in 1966. In his lone professional game, Raiders QB Charlie Green (averaged 3.7 ppg and 2 rpg for Wittenberg OH runner-up in 1963 NCAA Division II Tournament) completed both pass attempts for a total of 17 yards against the Broncos.

• Atlanta Falcons WR Andre Rison (backup hoops guard for Michigan State in 1987-88) had two of his league-high 15 touchdown receptions in a 27-24 win against the San Francisco 49ers in 1993.

• Atlanta Falcons LB Marion Rushing (Southern Illinois hooper from 1954-55 through 1956-57) had an interception in 16-10 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1966.

• New York Giants LB Tom Scott (hoops letterman as Virginia forward in 1951) returned an interception 14 yards for touchdown in 17-3 win against the Washington Redskins in 1960.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 10 in football at the professional level (especially in 1933):

DECEMBER 10

• New York Giants B Len Barnum (West Virginia Wesleyan hooper) had an interception in 27-0 setback against the Green Bay Packers in 1939 NFL championship game.

• Miami Dolphins rookie WR Chris Chambers (played hoops briefly for Wisconsin under coach Dick Bennett in 1997-98) caught two touchdown passes in a 41-6 win against the Indianapolis Colts in 2001.

• New York Giants QB Randy Dean (played in two hoop games in 1973-74 under Northwestern coach Tex Winter) threw his lone NFL touchdown pass in a 17-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1978.

• Chicago Cardinals B-PK John "Paddy" Driscoll (Northwestern hoops letterman in 1916) accounted for all of game's scoring with three field goals in a 9-0 win against the Chicago Bears in 1922.

• Seattle Seahawks OT George Fant (Western Kentucky's leading rebounder from 2012-13 through 2014-15 when earning all-conference acclaim each season) opened second half by catching a pass for nine yards in 2018 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

• San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (second-team All-MAC selection in 2002 when Kent State finished runner-up in South Regional) caught two first-half touchdown passes from Philip Rivers in a 48-20 win against the Denver Broncos in 2006.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw four touchdown passes in a 45-21 win against the Washington Redskins in 1950.

• Cleveland Rams WR Ray Hamilton (Arkansas letterman for two SWC hoop champions from 1936 through 1938) caught a 70-yard touchdown pass in 26-13 setback against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1944.

• San Diego Chargers SS Rodney Harrison (averaged 7.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 3 apg and 1.6 spg for Western Illinois in 1992-93) intercepted two passes in a 24-3 setback against the Baltimore Ravens in 2000.

• Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (played in seven hoop games for Clemson in 2010-11) had 11 pass receptions - including two for touchdowns - in a 26-16 setback against the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.

• Jacksonville Jaguars rookie WR Willie Jackson (started five hoops games for Florida in 1989-90) caught two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Mark Brunell in a 41-31 setback against the Indianapolis Colts in 1995.

• Denver Broncos QB Charley Johnson (transferred from Schreiner J.C. to New Mexico State to play hoops before concentrating on football) threw two first-half touchdown passes in a 30-23 win against the Oakland Raiders in 1972.

• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Bobby Layne (Texas hooper in 1944-45) threw four touchdown passes in a 30-14 win against the Washington Redskins in 1961.

• Chicago Cardinals rookie B Ike Mahoney (Creighton hooper in early 1920s) caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from Red Dunn (four-time Marquette hoops letterman first half of 1920s) in 59-0 win against the Milwaukee Badgers in 1925.

• Rookie WR Bob McChesney (Hardin-Simmons TX hoops letterman in 1945-46) scored the New York Giants' only touchdown by catching a pass from Charlie Conerly in 9-7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1950.

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (averaged 2.3 points in 18 games for Syracuse in 1995-96 and 1996-97) completed 23-of-36 passes for 390 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-24 win against the Cleveland Browns in 2000.

• New York Jets TE Keith Neubert (scored in all five NIT games for Nebraska's third-place finisher in 1987 when averaging 4.9 ppg and 3 rpg while shooting 50.4% from floor) caught a career-high six passes in 13-0 setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1989.

• New York Giants rookie B Kink Richards (Simpson IA hoops letterman) scored two second-half touchdowns in a 20-14 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933.

• Indianapolis Colts rookie WR Andre Rison (backup hoops guard for Michigan State in 1987-88) had five pass receptions for 135 yards in a 23-17 win against the Cleveland Browns in 1989.

• Rookie B Gene Ronzani (among Marquette's top four scorers in 1931-32 and 1932-33) scored the Chicago Bears' lone touchdown with a 42-yard pass reception from Keith Molesworth (three-year hoops letterman for Monmouth IL in late 1920s) in 7-6 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1933.

• New England Patriots WR Reggie Rucker (averaged 6.8 ppg and 3.8 rpg for Boston University in 1966-67) caught two second-quarter touchdown passes from Jim Plunkett in a 17-10 win against the New Orleans Saints in 1972.

• New York Giants WR Del Shofner (Baylor hoops letterman in 1956) had three touchdown receptions in a 28-24 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1961.

• Denver Broncos SE Lionel Taylor (led New Mexico Highlands in scoring average with 13.6 ppg in 1955-56 and 20.3 in 1956-57) had nine pass receptions for 171 yards in a 41-33 AFL setback against the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960.

• Chicago Bears WR Kendall Wright (Baylor hooper as freshman in 2008-09) had 10 pass receptions in a 33-7 win against the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 9 in football at the professional level (especially in 1934 and 1962):

DECEMBER 9

• Minnesota Vikings WR Tom Adams (two-time All-MIAC honoree set Minnesota-Duluth single-season mark for rebounds with 367 as senior in 1961-62) caught two passes from Fran Tarkenton for 45 yards in a 37-23 setback against the Detroit Lions in 1962.

• San Francisco 49ers rookie RB Joe Arenas (averaged 6.2 ppg in 1949-50 and 1950-51 for Nebraska-Omaha) rushed for two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers in 1951.

• Minnesota Vikings LB Matt Blair (played in 1970 NJCAA Tournament for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M hoops team finishing in seventh place) intercepted two passes in a 10-3 win against the Buffalo Bills in 1979.

• Minnesota Vikings rookie QB Todd Bouman (South Dakota State transfer averaged 7.1 ppg and 3.3 rpg for St. Cloud State MN from 1993-94 through 1995-96) passed for 348 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-24 win against the Tennessee Titans in 2001.

• Philadelphia Eagles WR Harold Carmichael (starter two seasons for Southern LA averaged 9.8 ppg and 10.6 rpg in 1969-70) had five of his NFL-high 67 pass receptions for 146 of his NFL-high 1,116 yards in a 24-23 win against the New York Jets in 1973.

• Philadelphia Eagles CB Jimmy Carr (three-year hoops letterman for Morris Harvey WV appeared in NAIA Tournament in 1953 and 1954) had an interception in his second straight game in 1962.

• New York Giants rookie TB Ed Danowski (Fordham hoops letterman in 1932-33) had a game-high 83 passing yards and chipped in with 59 rushing yards (including fourth-quarter touchdown) in 30-13 win against the Chicago Bears in the 1934 NFL championship contest. Giants E Ray Flaherty (four-sport Gonzaga athlete including hoops) had two pass receptions for 28 yards in his second straight NFL title tilt. Bears B Keith Molesworth (three-year hoops letterman for Monmouth IL in late 1920s) completed 4-of-9 passes, returned four punts for 67 yards and punted nine times for 40.7-yard average. Bears B Gene Ronzani (among Marquette's top four scorers in 1931-32 and 1932-33) caught one pass for 23 yards and returned an interception 16 yards.

• Chicago Bears TE Mike Ditka (averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.6 rpg for Pittsburgh in 1958-59 and 1959-60) caught six passes for 155 yards in a 30-14 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1962.

• Miami Dolphins QB Bob Griese (sophomore guard for Purdue in 1964-65) threw two first-quarter touchdown passes in a 28-10 win against the Detroit Lions in 1979.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson (Northern Colorado's scoring leader with 13.6 ppg in 2003-04 while also contributing 5.6 rpg and 3.1 apg) caught six passes for 131 yards in a 23-21 setback against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Brad Johnson (part-time starting forward for Florida State as freshman in 1987-88 when averaging 5.9 ppg and shooting 89.1% from free-throw line) passed for 305 yards in a 15-12 win against the Detroit Lions in 2001.

• St. Louis Cardinals QB Charley Johnson (transferred from Schreiner J.C. to New Mexico State to play hoops before concentrating on football) passed for 302 yards and five touchdowns (two for more than 70 yards) in a 52-20 win against the Dallas Cowboys in 1962.

• Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (collected six points and six assists in eight basketball games for Texas-El Paso in 2013-14 under coach Tim Floyd) rushed for at least one touchdown in his fifth consecutive contest in 2018.

• Washington Redskins QB Billy Kilmer (UCLA hooper under legendary coach John Wooden in 1959-60) threw three second-half touchdown passes in a 34-24 setback against the Dallas Cowboys in 1972. Two years later, Kilmer threw three second-quarter TD passes in a 23-17 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1974.

• Chicago Bears QB Johnny Lujack (averaged 3.4 ppg as starting guard for Notre Dame in 1943-44) rushed for three touchdowns and rookie HB Brad Rowland (four-sport participant for McMurry TX in late 1940s and early 1950s) rushed twice for 16 yards in a 45-21 win against the New York Yanks in 1951.

• New York Jets RB Elijah McGuire (collected 10 points and 13 rebounds in 16 basketball games for Louisiana-Lafayette in 2015-16) rushed for game-winning touchdown with 1:17 remaining in 27-23 win against the Buffalo Bills in 2018.

• Houston Oilers TE Bob McLeod (all-time leading rebounder for Abilene Christian TX with 1,237 from 1957-58 through 1960-61 also ranks among school's top 10 career scorers) caught five passes for 114 yards - including a career-long 55-yard touchdown from George Blanda - in a 32-17 AFL victory against the Oakland Raiders in 1962.

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (averaged 2.3 points in 18 games for Syracuse in 1995-96 and 1996-97) threw two first-half touchdown passes in a 24-14 win against the San Diego Chargers in 2001.

• Buffalo Bills TE Robert Royal (collected 10 points and six rebounds in five Louisiana State basketball games in 2000-01) caught two first-quarter touchdown passes in a 38-17 win against the Miami Dolphins in 2007.

Will another college hooper ever strike the Heisman pose? At least three Heisman Trophy winners in three straight decades - 1940s, 1950s and 1960s - are among the football players also competing in college basketball. But Florida State's Charlie Ward (1993) is the only such multi-sport athlete since 1963 to achieve the feat.

At a time when basketball and football seasons overlap, you might want to know three Heisman recipients in a 10-year span from 1947 through 1956 were from Notre Dame. Three straight Heisman winners in the early 1960s were college hoopers. Amid prestigious ceremony unfolding this weekend, following is an alphabetical list of Heisman Trophy winners who played varsity basketball at some point in their college careers:

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems and league funding anti-cop activist groups, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 7 in football at the professional level (especially in 1947, 1952 and 1975):

DECEMBER 7

• St. Louis Cardinals DE Bubba Baker (averaged 4.1 ppg and 3.5 rpg as forward-center for Colorado State from 1974-75 through 1977-78) posted 2 1/2 sacks against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 10-10 tie in 1986.

• Washington Redskins QB Sammy Baugh (Texas Christian three-year hoops letterman was All-SWC honorable mention selection as senior in 1936-37) threw three touchdown passes in a 20-14 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941.

• Detroit Lions WR Marlin Briscoe (averaged 9.5 ppg and 3.6 rpg for Nebraska-Omaha in 1964-65) caught two second-half touchdown passes in a 25-21 setback against the Chicago Bears in 1975. Briscoe finished game with five catches for 119 yards.

• Seattle Seahawks rookie TE John Carlson (played in three Notre Dame basketball games in 2003-04 under coach Mike Brey) collected a career-high eight pass receptions in 24-21 setback against the New England Patriots in 2008.

• New York Giants rookie E Ed Crawford (Ole Miss hoops letterman averaged 2.8 ppg and 5.3 rpg in eight games in 1954-55) had a 27-yard pass reception in 21-10 setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957.

• Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher (started two games for St. Francis PA as freshman in 1993-94 before transferring to John Carroll OH) had at least 10 tackles for the second consecutive contest in 2008.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw three touchdown passes in a 42-0 AAFC win against the Baltimore Colts in 1947. Browns HB Bill Lund (hooper for Case Western Reserve OH) scored two second-half TDs (including a 63-yard run from scrimmage).

• Philadelphia Eagles E Bud Grant (third-leading scorer for Minnesota in 1948-49 after named team MVP previous season over first-team All-American Jim McIntyre) caught two touchdown passes in a 38-21 win against the Dallas Texans in 1952.

• Dallas Cowboys SS Cornell Green (Utah State's all-time leading scorer and rebounder when career ended in 1961-62) had two interceptions in a 41-17 win against the Cleveland Browns in 1974. Cowboys QB Roger Staubach (Navy varsity hooper in 1962-63) threw three touchdown passes including career-long 42-yard TD reception by TE Billy Joe Dupree (scored four points in total of four basketball games for Michigan State in 1971-72).

• E Red Hickey (three-time All-SWC selection and member of Arkansas' 1941 Final Four team) caught 20-yard touchdown pass from Bob Waterfield in fourth quarter to give the Los Angeles Rams a 17-14 win against the Chicago Bears in 1947.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson (Northern Colorado's scoring leader with 13.6 ppg in 2003-04 while also contributing 5.6 rpg and 3.1 apg) caught 10 passes for 159 yards in a 34-17 setback against the Detroit Lions in 2014.

• Chicago Cardinals FB Bert Johnson (played one game in 1934-35 under legendary Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp) had a 26-yard touchdown reception in 34-24 setback against the Chicago Bears in 1941.

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Brad Johnson (part-time starting forward for Florida State as freshman in 1987-88 when averaging 5.9 ppg and shooting 89.1% from free-throw line) threw two second-quarter touchdown passes in a 14-7 win against the New Orleans Saints in 2003.

• Chicago Bears E Luke Johnsos (Northwestern hoops letterman in 1927 and 1928) caught two touchdown passes from Red Grange (21 and 30 yards) in a 21-0 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1930.

• Washington Redskins QB Billy Kilmer (UCLA hooper under legendary coach John Wooden in 1959-60) passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-27 win against the Atlanta Falcons in 1975.

• Chicago Cardinals E-DB Mal Kutner (two-year Texas hoops letterman in early 1940s) scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns - including 56-yard interception return - in a 45-21 win against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947.

• Washington Redskins DB Joe Lavender (averaged 13.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg for San Diego State in 1969-70 and 1970-71) had three interceptions - returning one 51 yards for touchdown - in a 40-17 win against the San Diego Chargers in 1980.

• Detroit Lions QB Bobby Layne (Texas hooper in 1944-45) threw four touchdown passes in a 45-21 win against the Chicago Bears in 1952. Three of league-high 15 TD receptions for Lions E Cloyce Box (combined with twin brother Boyce to help West Texas win Border Conference hoop championship in 1943) each was at least 25 yards in the first half. Six years later with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Layne threw two second-half TD passes - including a 28-yarder to E Cy McClairen (two-time all-league selection scored 36 points for Bethune-Cookman in 1953 SIAC Tournament championship game) - in a 14-14 tie against the Washington Redskins in 1958.

• New York Giants WR Bob McChesney (Hardin-Simmons TX hoops letterman in 1945-46) caught a career-long 72-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Rote in 27-17 setback against the Washington Redskins in 1952. Redskins E Hugh Taylor (OCU leading scorer with 11.4 ppg as senior in 1947) caught three TD passes from Eddie LeBaron.

• Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (averaged 2.3 points in 18 games for Syracuse in 1995-96 and 1996-97) threw three touchdown passes in a 36-10 win against the Dallas Cowboys in 2003.

• Houston Oilers CB Zeke Moore (Lincoln MO hoops letterman in mid-1960s) returned an interception 74 yards in a 27-13 win against the San Francisco 49ers in 1975. It was Moore's first of three INTs in as many games to close the season.

• San Francisco 49ers WR Terrell Owens (UTC hooper from 1993-94 through 1995-96 started five games) caught two first-half touchdown passes from Jeff Garcia in a 50-14 win against the Arizona Cardinals in 2003.

• Dallas Cowboys RB Preston Pearson (swingman averaged 8.7 ppg and 6 rpg as Illinois senior in 1966-67) had eight pass receptions in a 31-17 setback against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1975.

• Cleveland Browns RB Greg Pruitt (Oklahoma frosh hooper in 1969-70) had 10 pass receptions - including go-ahead touchdown in fourth quarter - in a 17-14 win against the New York Jets in 1980.

• Chicago Rockets B Ray Ramsey (Bradley's top scorer in 1941-42 and 1942-43) had an 80-yard touchdown reception in 34-14 AAFC setback against the Los Angeles Dons in 1947.

• Buffalo Bills rookie QB George Ratterman (third-leading scorer with 11.7 ppg for Notre Dame in 1944-45) threw three touchdown passes in a 21-21 AAFC tie against the San Francisco 49ers in 1947.

• Denver Broncos WR Rod Smith (swingman was Missouri Southern State hoops letterman as sophomore in 1990-91) caught two first-half touchdown passes from John Elway (37 and 25 yards) in a 35-24 setback against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1997.

• Minnesota Vikings DB Charlie West (collected two points and one rebound in two UTEP games in 1967-68 under Don Haskins) returned a kickoff 78 yards in 20-13 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1969.

• San Francisco 49ers E Billy Wilson (averaged 3.3 ppg as senior letterman for San Jose State in 1950-51) caught two first-quarter touchdown passes from Y.A. Tittle (44 and 22 yards) in a 48-21 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1958.

As a polarized country careens out of control in municipalities leaning to the political left, will some college basketball clubs propel themselves in rankings via left-handed players? People write what they're going to write. Will big tech allow such an online question to generate incisive feedback if query originates from Trump supporter who believes prayerful #NannyPathetic really is bat-spit crazy (let alone vile and vindictive when not digesting deluxe ice cream or trying to discern which amount of money is "crumbs")? There are a slew of sterling southpaws again this season.

The Dynasty in Durham promotes all sorts of flashy figures regarding their recent streak of lethal left-handers, but will the school acknowledge the difference between SAT scores of scholars and average such mark for a normal Duke freshman? In the aftermath of Marvin Bagley III, R.J. Barrett, Vernon Carey Jr. and Zion Williamson taking scholarships away from authentic student-athletes, don't forget a Robert E. Lee statue near the entrance of Duke Chapel was vandalized by campus vermin. Wouldn't you love to give these social Al-Not-So-Sharpton/Rhodes scholars a basic quiz on Lee's background to see if any victim-hood tribalism major passes a rudimentary civics test? The safe-space seeking snowflake rot are so full of spit; all of the toilets in Durham must be as clogged as the Harvard-educated minds of lefty leaders Barney Fag/Ann Lewis brother/sister political-puke act. Amid "sneaking" Bagley, Barrett, Carey and Williamson into its performance arts department (performing on hardwood), the school's "courageous" administration "expressed its deep and abiding values" (a/k/a leaving streaks in their undies) by removing Lee's statue in the middle of the night. Alumnus Jay Bilas may need to provide comp copies of his book (Toughness) to quivering university brass in dire need of therapy puppies. Incredibly, the "unbiased" out-of-touch institution hired New York Slimes toady Frank Bruni as a professor of public policy. How many Zoom calls did CNN contributor go on with Toxic Toobin and his pet snake?

Come on, man! Generally, Duke already defaced academic integrity by overdosing on one-and-done recruits. But perhaps Duke's lust will be much more than un-retire All-American Danny Ferry's uniform number (35) like they did to seduce Bagley. Diehards would have replaced General Lee with a statue of one of the lefties if they directed the Devils to 35 victories or so; especially if it included another Final Four while attending more games than classes in the spring semester before joining growing list of freshmen from Krzyzewskiville among NBA's top three draft choices.

In the scam-artist political arena sans self-awareness, Duke has had its share of "political leftist" graduates among the predictably pathetic press and pundits including "crazy commentators" David Brooks (conservative author my #NYSlimes fake-news a__), Seth Davis, David Gergen, Melissa Harris-Perry, Charlie Rose, Howard Wolfson and Judy Woodruff. In the basketball arena, Bagley/Barrett/Carey/Williamson continued a recent run of regal left-handers entertaining Cameron Crazies including Rodney Hood, Justise Winslow and Luke Kennard. Studies show lefties may have an advantage in sports.

Unless nearsighted dolt covered fact from public with ISIS black burka or bomb vest like detonating dad/deceased demon Al-Baghdadi (austere religious scholar according to #WashingtonCompost), nearly 90% of humans are right-handed. In a quest to support an exempt-from-criticism minority, right thinkers need to discern where one-and-done players will eventually rank among southpaws in NCAA history driving-in-left-lane mix. At any rate, did you know four of five presidents from Reagan to Obama were left-handed? Using guerrilla or gorilla tactics, leftist lunatics will again claim imaginary racism because the #AudacityofHype isn't included but former Duke All-Americans Johnny Dawkins and Jack Marin are among the following alphabetical list of all-time top 250 or so hoop lefties (who should have been coached, of course, by Duke graduate Lefty Driesell):

Lefthanded Hooper, School (College Career Statistics)
Richie Adams, UNLV (12.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 52.9 FG% from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Justin Anderson, Virginia (8.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 35.7 3FG% from 2012-13 through 2014-15)
Kenny Anderson, Georgia Tech (23 ppg and 7 apg in 1989-90 and 1990-91)
Mark Anglavar, Marquette (8 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 3.1 apg, 81 FT% and 43.1 3FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
Greg Anthony, Portland/UNLV (12.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 6.9 apg, 2.4 spg and 37.9 3FG% from 1986-87 through 1990-91)
Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Texas-El Paso (20 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 50.7 FG% from 1967-68 through 1969-70)
Brandon Armstrong, Pepperdine (18.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.7 spg, 82.4 FT% and 39.1 3FG% in 1999-00 and 2000-01)
Stacey Augmon, UNLV (13.9 ppg, 6.9 rpg and 55.5 FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
James Augustine, Illinois (10.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 61.7 FG% from 2002-03 through 2005-06)
William "Bird" Averitt, Pepperdine (31.4 ppg and 4.9 rpg in 1971-72 and 1972-73)
Luke Babbitt, Nevada (19.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 89.3 FT% and 42.1 3FG% in 2008-09 and 2009-10)
Marvin Bagley III, Duke (21 ppg, 11.1 rpg and 61.4 FG% in 2017-18)
Kamar Baldwin, Butler (14.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.6 spg and 80.4 FT% from 2016-17 through 2018-19)
Mitch Ballock, Creighton (9.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.6 apg and 38.4 3FG% in 2017-18 and 2018-19)
Scott Barnes, Fresno State (11.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.1 apg and 51.9 FG% in 1983-84 and 1984-85)
Dick Barnett, Tennessee State
R.J. Barrett, Duke (22.6 ppg, 7.6 rpg and 4.3 apg in 2018-19)
Jarvis Basnight, UNLV (8.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 60.8 FG% from 1985-86 through 1987-88)
Tim Bassett, Georgia (14.4 ppg, 13.6 rpg and 2.5 apg in 1971-72 and 1972-73)
Kenny Battle, Northern Illinois/Illinois (17.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 2.3 spg and 56.9 FG% from 1984-85 through 1988-89)
Frankie Baumholtz, Ohio University (16.4 ppg from 1938-39 through 1940-41)
Kent Bazemore, Old Dominion (10.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.7 apg and 1.8 spg from 2008-09 from 2011-12)
Michael Beasley, Kansas State (26.2 ppg, 12.4 rpg and 53.2 FG% in 2007-08)
Tony Bennett, Wisconsin-Green Bay (19.4 ppg, 5.1 apg, 52.8 FG% and 84% FT% from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Grant Benzinger, Wright State (11 ppg, 4 rpg, 83.7 FT% and 39.8 3FG% from 2014-15 through 2017-18)
Walter Berry, St. John's (20.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg and 58.1 FG% in 1984-85 and 1985-86)
Travis Best, Georgia Tech (16.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 5.6 apg, 1.8 spg, 80.9 FT% and 39.3 3FG% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Glynn Blackwell, Illinois (8.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.1 spg and 50.5 FG% from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Nate Blackwell, Temple (13.2 ppg, 4.1 apg and 82.8 FT% from 1983-84 through 1986-87)
Phillip Bond, Louisville (8.4 ppg, 4.6 apg and 81.7 FT% from 1972-73 through 1976-77)
Trevor Booker, Clemson (12.9 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.1 spg and 55.9 FG% from 2006-07 through 2009-10)
Calvin Booth, Penn State (11.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.8 bpg and 50.7 FG% from 1995-96 through 1998-99)
Chris Bosh, Georgia Tech (15.6 ppg, 9 rpg, 2.2 bpg and 56 FG% in 2002-03)
Freddie Boyd, Oregon State (15.3 ppg and 2.7 rpg from 1969-70 through 1971-72)
Charlie Bradley, South Florida (19.7 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 80.7 FT% from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Adrian Branch, Maryland (16.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 2.4 apg from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Clyde Bradshaw, DePaul (9.3 ppg and 3.4 rpg from 1977-78 through 1980-81)
Ignas Brazdelkls, Michigan (14.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 39.2 3FG% in 2018-19)
J.R. Bremer, St. Bonaventure (15.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3 apg, 1.7 spg and 33.3 3FG% from 1998-99 through 2001-02)
Miles Bridges, Michigan State (17 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 2.4 apg and 37.5 3FG% in 2016-17 and 2017-18)
Allan Bristow, Virginia Tech (23.1 ppg and 12.7 rpg from 1970-71 through 1972-73)
De'Mon Brooks, Davidson (14.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 53.5 FG% from 2010-11 through 2013-14)
Derrick Brown, Xavier (10.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 57.3 FG% and 41.5 3FG% from 2006-07 through 2008-09)
Lewis Brown, UNLV (11.4 ppg and 9 rpg from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Wiley Brown, Louisville (5.7 ppg and 3.3 rpg from 1978-79 through 1981-82)
Jalen Brunson, Villanova (14.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 3.7 apg, 51 FG%, 82 FT% and 39.3 3FG% from 2015-16 through 2017-18)
Rick Brunson, Temple (12 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.8 apg and 2 spg from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Todd Burgan, Syracuse (12.5 ppg, 6 rpg, 2.2 apg and 35.9 3FG% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Pat Burke, Auburn (8.9 ppg and 6 rpg from 1993-94 through 1996-97)
Marty Byrnes, Syracuse (11 ppg and 6.2 rpg from 1974-75 through 1977-78)
Michael Cage, San Diego State (16.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg and 54.8 FG% from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Adrian Caldwell, SMU/Lamar (8.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 55.6 FG% in 1986-87 and 1988-89)
Vernon Carey Jr., Duke (17.8 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 1.6 bpg and 57.7 FG% in 2019-20)
Matt Carlino, Brigham Young/Marquette (13.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.6 spg and 36 3FG% from 2011-12 through 2014-15)
Khadeen Carrington, Seton Hall (14 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.9 apg and 35.3 3FG% from 2014-15 through 2017-18)
Pat Carroll, St. Joseph's (12 ppg, 3.3 rpg and 44.5 3FG% from 2001-02 through 2004-05)
Maurice Carter, Louisiana State (12 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 35.4 3FG% from 1995-96 through 1998-99)
Siyani Chambers, Harvard (10.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.4 spg and 36.8 3FG% from 2012-13 through 2016-17)
Calbert Cheaney, Indiana (19.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 55.9 FG% from 1989-90 through 1992-93)
Pete Chudy, Syracuse (16.1 ppg and 7.2 rpg from 1958-59 through 1960-61)
Keon Clark, UNLV (14.8 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 3.5 bpg and 55.4 FG% in 1996-97 and 1997-98)
Jim Cleamons, Ohio State (18.5 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 54.2 FG% from 1968-69 through 1970-71)
Keith Closs, Central Connecticut State (11.9 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 53.3 FG% in 1994-95 and 1995-96)
Amir Coffey, Minnesota (14.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3.2 apg from 2016-17 through 2018-19)
Jerry Colangelo, Illinois (10.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg and 80.2 FT% from 1959-60 through 1961-62)
Derrick Coleman, Syracuse (15 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 56.8 FG% from 1986-87 through 1989-90)
Jason Collier, Indiana/Georgia Tech (13.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 1.1 bpg and 36.9 3FG% from 1996-97 through 1999-00)
Mike Conley, Ohio State (11.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 6.1 apg, 2.2 spg and 51.8 FG% in 2006-07)
Jaraan Cornell, Purdue (12.8 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.2 apg and 36.9 3FG% from 1996-97 through 1999-00)
James Cotton, Long Beach State (18.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.2 spg, 80 FT% and 36.9 3FG% from 1993-94 through 1996-97)
Dave Cowens, Florida State (19 ppg, 17.2 rpg and 51.9 FG% from 1967-68 through 1969-70)
John Crotty, Virginia (12.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 5.3 apg and 34.6 3FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
Billy Cunningham, North Carolina (24.8 ppg and 15.4 rpg from 1962-63 through 1964-65)
Bill Curley, Boston College (16.7 ppg, 7.9 rpg and 56.5 FG% from 1990-91 through 1993-94)
Erik Daniels, Kentucky (8.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 55.9 FG% from 2000-01 through 2003-04)
Ed Davis, North Carolina (9.2 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.1 bpg and 54.8 FG% in 2008-09 and 2009-10)
Josh Davis, North Carolina State/Tulane/San Diego State (10 ppg and 8.1 rpg from 2009-10 through 2013-14)
Johnny Dawkins, Duke (19.2 ppg, 4 rpg and 50.8 FG% from 1982-83 through 1985-86)
James Donaldson, Washington State (8.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 54.2 FG% from 1975-76 through 1978-79)
Sam Dower, Gonzaga (9.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 56.2 FG% from 2010-11 through 2013-14)
Ralph Drollinger, UCLA (7.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg and 52.4 FG% from 1972-73 through 1975-76)
Jerry Eaves, Louisville (9.7 ppg, 2.6 apg and 50.5 FG% from 1978-79 through 1981-82)
Leroy "Cowboy" Edwards, Kentucky (16.3 ppg in 1934-35)
Nick Emery, Brigham Young (12.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.4 spg, 81.5 FT% and 37.5 3FG% from 2015-16 through 2018-19)
Brian Evans, Indiana (13.7 ppg, 6 rpg and 80 FT% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
C.J. Fair, Syracuse (11.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 1.1 spg from 2011 through 2013-14)
Desmon Farmer, Southern California (13.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 33.8 3FG% from 2000-01 through 2003-04)
Kay Felder, Oakland (17.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.8 apg, 1.6 spg, 82.2 FT% and 34.5 3FG% from 2013-14 through 2015-16)
Henry "Hank" Finkel, Dayton (23.7 ppg, 13.3 rpg and 61.8 FG% from 1963-64 through 1965-66)
Matt Fish, UNC Wilmington (11.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 59.8 FG% from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Derek Fisher, UALR (12.4 ppg and 4.2 apg from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Jerry Fleishman, NYU
Chico Fletcher, Arkansas State (12.9 ppg and 7.8 apg from 1996-97 through 1999-00)
Damon Flint, Cincinnati (10.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.2 apg and 1.2 spg from 1993-94 through 1996-97)
Courtney Fortson, Arkansas (16 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 5.9 apg and 1.2 spg in 2008-09 and 2009-10)
Jimmy Foster, Connecticut (16 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 3.6 apg in 1972-73 and 1973-74)
De'Aaron Fox, Kentucky (16.7 ppg, 4 rpg, 4.6 apg and 1.5 spg in 2016-17)
Trent Frazier, Illinois (13.1 ppg, 2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.5 spg and 37.8 3FG% in 2017-18 and 2018-19)
Todd Fuller, North Carolina State (13.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg and 80 FT% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Lawrence Funderburke, Indiana/Ohio State (14.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.6 bpg and 53.8 FG% from 1989-90 through 1993-94)
Chris Gatling, Old Dominion (21.3 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 60.6 FG% from 1988-89 through 1990-91)
Joe Gibbon, Mississippi (18.9 ppg and 9.6 rpg from 1953-54 through 1956-57)
Artis Gilmore, Jacksonville (24.3 ppg, 22.7 rpg and 57.4 FG% in 1969-70 and 1970-71)
Thomas Gipson, Kansas State (9.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 53.3 FG% from 2011-12 through 2014-15)
Jack "Goose" Givens, Kentucky (16.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 51.5 FG% from 1974-75 through 1977-78)
Robert Godbolt, Louisiana Tech (11.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 57.4 FG% from 1983-84 through 1986-87)
Gail Goodrich, UCLA (19 ppg and 4.7 rpg from 1962-63 through 1964-65)
Ricky Grace, Oklahoma (13 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 6.5 apg, 2.5 spg and 38.5 3FG% in 1986-87 and 1987-88)
Devin Gray, Clemson (14.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.5 spg and 54.6 FG% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Johnny Green, Michigan State (16.9 ppg and 16.4 rpg from 1956-57 through 1958-59)
Lynn Greer, Temple (15.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 85.2 FT% and 39.8 3FG% from 1997-98 through 2001-02)
Kevin Grevey, Kentucky (21.4 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 51.7 FG% from 1972-73 through 1974-75)
Adrian Griffin, Seton Hall (11.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.7 spg and 50.6 FG% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Tony Gwynn, San Diego State (8.6 ppg, 2 rpg, 4.7 apg and 1.8 spg from 1977-78 through 1980-81)
Rudy Hackett, Syracuse (16.6 ppg, 11 rpg and 55.1 FG% from 1972-73 through 1974-75)
Steve Hale, North Carolina (7.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 3.8 apg, 52 FG% and 81.3 FT% from 1982-83 through 1985-86)
Shaler Halimon, Utah State (25.2 ppg and 10.2 rpg in 1966-67 and 1967-68)
Devon Hall, Virginia (6.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 80.7 FT% and 38.9 3FG% from 2014-15 through 2017-18)
Roy Hamilton, UCLA (12.5 ppg and 4.7 apg from 1975-76 through 1978-79)
Steve Hamilton, Morehead State (17.9 ppg and 16.4 rpg from 1954-55 through 1957-58)
Zendon Hamilton, St. John's (15.9 ppg and 8.3 rpg from 1994-95 through 1997-98)
Julian Hammond, Tulsa (12.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg and 62.7 FG% in 1964-65 and 1965-66)
James Harden, Arizona State (19 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 50.6 FG% in 2007-08 and 2008-09)
Jerrick Harding, Weber State (18.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 37.2 3FG% from 2016-17 through 2019-20)
Jerry Harkness, Loyola of Chicago (21.6 ppg and 8.2 rpg from 1960-61 through 1962-63)
Othella Harrington, Georgetown (13.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.5 bpg and 56.1 FG% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Donnell Harvey, Florida (10.1 ppg, 7 rpg and 50.7 FG% in 1999-00)
Juaquin Hawkins, Long Beach State (6.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2 apg and 1.7 spg from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Robert "Bubbles" Hawkins, Illinois State (14.9 ppg and 4.1 rpg from 1972-73 through 1974-75)
Desmond Haymon, Stephen F. Austin (10.3 ppg and 3.9 rpg from 2010-11 through 2013-14)
August "Bud" Heineman, Missouri (8.5 ppg from 1948-49 through 1950-51)
James "Skip" Henderson, Marshall (20.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 50.9 FG% from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Mark Hendrickson, Washington State (13.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 56.7 FG% and 37.4 3FG% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Al Henry, Wisconsin (11.7 ppg and 8.1 rpg from 1967-68 through 1969-70)
Xavier Henry, Kansas (13.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 spg and 41.8 3FG% in 2009-10)
Mustapha Heron, Auburn/St. John's (15.4 ppg and 5.4 rpg from 2016-17 through 2018-19)
Thomas Hill, Duke (11.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 51.9 FG% from 1989-90 through 1992-93)
Robert Hite, Miami FL (14.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.5 spg, 84.8 FT% and 38.4 3FG% from 2002-03 through 2005-06)
Darington Hobson, New Mexico (15.9 ppg and 9.3 rpg in 2009-10)
Blake Hoffarber, Minnesota (9.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2 apg, 80.2 FT% and 41 3FG% from 2007-08 through 2010-11)
Ronnie Hogue, Georgia (17.8 ppg and 5.3 rpg from 1970-71 through 1972-73)
Randy Holcomb, Fresno State/San Diego State (12.5 ppg and 6.2 rpg from 1998-99 through 2001-02)
Wilbur Holland, New Orleans
Lionel Hollins, Arizona State (17 ppg and 3.3 rpg in 1973-74 and 1974-75)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Arizona (10.2 ppg and 6.3 rpg in 2013-14 and 2014-15)
John Holloran, George Washington (13.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 51.2 FG% and 80.3 FT% from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Jason Holsinger, Evansville (12.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 83.6 FT% and 39 3FG% from 2005-06 through 2008-09)
Michael Holton, UCLA (7 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.2 apg and 51.1 FG% from 1979-80 through 1982-83)
Rodney Hood, Mississippi State/Duke (13.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.1 apg and 39.6 3FG% in 2011-12 and 2013-14)
Stephen Howard, DePaul (13.4 ppg and 7 rpg from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Kim Hughes, Wisconsin (13.6 ppg and 11.2 rpg from 1971-72 through 1973-74)
Andre Hutson, Michigan State (10.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 60.9 FG% from 1997-98 through 2000-01)
Darrall Imhoff, California (10 ppg and 9.5 rpg from 1957-58 through 1959-60)
Luke Jackson, Oregon (15.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg and 84.9 FT% from 2000-01 through 2003-04)
Phil Jackson, North Dakota
Rick Jackson, Syracuse (8.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.8 bpg and 59.1 FG% from 2007-08 through 2010-11)
Joe Jakubick, Akron (23.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 50.9 FG% and 81.2 FT% from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Bernard James, Florida State (9.7 ppg, 7 rpg, 2.4 bpg and 62.7 FG% in 2010-11 and 2011-12)
Chris Jent, Ohio State (8.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 38.2 3FG% from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Justinian Jessup, Boise State (12 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 81.5 FT% and 40.6 3FG% from 2016-17 to 2019-20)
Armon Johnson, Nevada (14.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 4.4 apg from 2007-08 through 2009-10)
Avery Johnson, Southern LA (9.2 ppg and 12 apg in 1986-87 and 1987-88)
B.J. Johnson, Syracuse/La Salle (13.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 84.3 FT% from 2013-14 through 2017-18)
Chris Johnson, Dayton (10.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 82.6 FT% and 37.1 3FG% from 2008-09 through 2011-12)
Tyler Johnson, Fresno State (10.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg and 37.2 3FG% from 2010-11 through 2013-14)
Derrick Jones Jr., UNLV (11.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg and 58.9 FG% in 2015-16)
Terrence Jones, Kentucky (14 ppg, 8 rpg and 1.2 spg in 2010-11 and 2011-12)
DeAndre Jordan, Texas A&M (7.9 ppg, 6 rpg, 1.3 bpg and 61.7 FG% in 2007-08)
Marcus Jordan, UCF (12.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 2.7 apg from 2009-10 through 2011-12)
Reggie Jordan, New Mexico State (12.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.2 apg and 1.9 spg in 1989-90 and 1990-91)
Kerem Kanter, Green Bay/Xavier (7.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 53.1 FG% from 2014-15 through 2017-18)
Gary Keller, Florida (14.5 ppg and 11.3 rpg from 1964-65 through 1966-67)
Ron Kellogg, Kansas (11.6 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 52.9 FG% and 82.8 FT% from 1982-83 through 1985-86)
Luke Kennard, Duke (15.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2 apg, 86.7 FT% and 38.3 3FG% in 2015-16 and 2016-17)
D.J. Kennedy, St. John's (11.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.4 spg and 35.8 3FG% from 2007-08 through 2010-11)
Stacey King, Oklahoma (17.6 ppg, 7.2 rpg and 51.6 FG% from 1985-86 through 1988-89)
Nick Kladis, Loyola of Chicago (12.8 ppg from 1949-50 through 1951-52)
Toby Knight, Notre Dame (9.4 ppg, 7.3 rpg and 51.1 FG% from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Milo Komenich, Wyoming (14.7 ppg from 1941-42 through 1945-46)
Howard "Butch" Komives, Bowling Green (25.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 84.7 FT% from 1961-62 through 1963-64)
Raef LaFrentz, Kansas (15.8 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 55.5 FG% from 1994-95 through 1997-98)
Walker Lambiotte, North Carolina State/Northwestern (10.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.2 spg and 50.9 FG% from 1985-86 through 1989-90)
Keith Langford, Kansas (13.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 2.4 apg from 2001-02 through 2004-05)
Bob Lanier, St. Bonaventure (27.6 ppg, 15.7 rpg and 57.6 FG% from 1967-68 through 1969-70)
Byron Larkin, Xavier (22.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg and 52.4 FG% from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Acie Law IV, Texas A&M (13.7 ppg and 4.5 apg from 2003-04 through 2006-07)
Dennis "Mo" Layton, Southern California (17.1 ppg and 2.5 rpg in 1969-70 and 1970-71)
Hal Lear, Temple (19 ppg from 1953-54 through 1955-56)
David Lee, Florida (11.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2 apg and 58.1 FG% from 2001-02 through 2004-05)
James Lee, Kentucky (8.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 53.7 FG% from 1974-75 through 1977-78)
Ron Lee, Oregon (18.6 ppg and 5.2 rpg from 1972-73 through 1975-76)
Leroy "Axle" Leslie, Notre Dame (13.5 ppg from 1949-50 through 1951-52)
Tommie Liddell III, Saint Louis (12.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.5 apg and 37.1 3FG% from 2005-06 through 2008-09)
Kevin Lisch, Saint Louis (13.7 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 81 FT% and 39.5 3FG% from 2005-06 through 2008-09)
Rahim Lockhart, Mississippi (9.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.1 bpg and 56.1 FG% from 1997-98 through 2000-01)
Brad Lohaus, Iowa (6.3 ppg and 4.6 rpg from 1982-83 through 1986-87)
Ryan Lorthridge, Jackson State (11.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg and 2.6 apg from 1991-92 through 1993-94)
John Lucas Jr., Maryland (18.3 ppg, 4.7 apg and 52.5 FG% from 1972-73 through 1975-76)
Ray Lumpp, NYU (14.1 ppg in 1947-48 after career interrupted by serving in U.S. military during WWII)
Durand "Rudy" Macklin, Louisiana State (16.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg and 59.5 FG% from 1976-77 through 1980-81)
Randy Mahaffey, Clemson (16 ppg and 9.7 rpg from 1964-65 through 1966-67)
Jack Marin, Duke (14.9 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 50 FG% from 1963-64 through 1965-66)
Kendall Marshall, North Carolina (7.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 8 apg, 1.1 spg and 36.6 3FG% in 2010-11 and 2011-12)
Darrick Martin, UCLA (9.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 4.9 apg and 1.4 spg from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Scott Martin, Purdue/Notre Dame (9 ppg and 4.9 rpg from 2007-08 through 2012-13)
Anthony Mason, Tennessee State (18.7 ppg and 8.1 rpg from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Don May, Dayton (22 ppg and 14.5 rpg from 1965-66 through 1967-68)
Bob McCann, Morehead State (17.5 ppg, 10.5 rpg and 52.4 FG% from 1984-85 through 1986-87)
Dwayne McClain, Villanova (12.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg and 57.5 FG% from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Julius McCoy, Michigan State (20.9 ppg from 1953-54 through 1955-56)
Bob McCurdy, Virginia/Richmond (19.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg and 56 FG% from 1971-72 through 1974-75)
Greg McDougald, Oral Roberts (14.1 ppg and 9.3 rpg in 1972-73 and 1973-74)
Ken "Mouse" McFadden, Cleveland State (19.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4 apg, 2.1 spg and 39.6 3FG% from 1985-86 through 1988-89)
Mitch McGary, Michigan (7.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.2 spg and 58.8 FG% in 2012-13 and 2013-14)
Terrell McIntyre, Clemson (14.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4.6 apg, 1.5 spg and 37.2 3FG% from 1995-96 through 1998-99)
Billy McKinney, Northwestern (18.6 ppg, 3 rpg and 2.3 apg from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Tom McMillen, Maryland (20.5 ppg, 9.8 rpg and 55.5 FG% from 1971-72 through 1973-74)
Mark McNamara, Santa Clara/California (16.4 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 63.4 FG% from 1977-78 through 1981-82)
Bob McNeill, St. Joseph's (17.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 81.9 FT% from 1957-58 through 1959-60)
Paul McPherson, DePaul (11.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.6 spg and 53 FG% in 1999-00)
Josh McRoberts, Duke (10.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.9 bpg and 54 FG% in 2005-06 and 2006-07)
Gary Melchionni, Duke (10.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 2.4 apg and 83.5 FT% from 1970-71 through 1972-73)
Leland "Lee" Melear, Virginia Tech (11.7 ppg and 4 rpg from 1960-61 through 1962-63)
Julius Michalik, Iowa State (14.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 53.4 FG% and 82.5 FT% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Pete Mickeal, Cincinnati (14.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.5 spg and 54.5 FG% in 1998-99 and 1999-00)
Bob Miller, Cincinnati (12.9 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 56.1 FG% from 1974-75 through 1977-78)
Larry Miller, North Carolina (21.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 51.5 FG% from 1965-66 through 1967-68)
Harold Miner, Southern California (23.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 81.4 FT% from 1989-90 through 1991-92)
Steve Mix, Toledo (23 ppg, 11.9 rpg and 53.3 FG% from 1966-67 through 1968-69)
Cuttino Mobley, Rhode Island (14.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2 apg, 1.5 spg, 82.1 FT% and 35.4 3FG% from 1994-95 through 1997-98)
Jerome Moiso, UCLA (12 ppg and 6.8 rpg in 1998-99 and 1999-00)
Greg Monroe, Georgetown (14.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg and 54.3 FG% in 2008-09 and 2009-10)
Mike Moran, Marquette (18.6 ppg and 9.2 rpg from 1956-57 through 1958-59)
Jackie Moreland, Louisiana Tech
Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA (17.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 37.7 3FG% in 2012-13)
Chris Mullin, St. John's (19.5 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 55 FG% and 84.8 FT% from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Troy Murphy, Notre Dame (21.4 ppg and 9.8 rpg from 1998-99 through 2000-01)
Lee Nailon, Texas Christian (23.9 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 53.2 FG% in 1997-98 and 1998-99)
Drew Neitzel, Michigan State (11.1 ppg, 2 rpg, 4.2 apg, 86.6 FT% and 39.9 3FG% from 2004-05 through 2007-08)
Jack Nichols, Southern California/Washington (11.2 ppg from 1944-45 through 1947-48)
Carl Nicks, Indiana State (16.8 ppg, 3 rpg and 1.5 spg from 1976-77 through 1979-80
Martyn "Moochie" Norris, Auburn (12.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 4.9 apg, 1.8 spg and 35.4 3FG% in 1994-95)
Zach Norvell Jr., Gonzaga (13.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.2 spg, 83.6 FT% and 37 3FG% in 2017-18 and 2018-19)
Kendrick Nunn, Illinois/Oakland (14.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 82.1 FT% and 38.6 3FG% from 2013-14 through 2017-18)
Ed O'Bannon, UCLA (15.5 ppg, 7 rpg and 51.3 FG% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Lamar Odom, Rhode Island (17.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.8 apg and 1.5 bpg in 1998-99)
Carlos "Bud" Ogden, Santa Clara (18.2 ppg and 8.8 rpg from 1966-67 through 1968-69)
Dean Oliver, Iowa (12.4 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.6 spg and 36.8 3FG% from 1997-98 through 2000-01)
Kelly Oubre Jr., Kansas (9.3 ppg, 5 rpg, 1.1 spg and 35.8 3FG% in 2014-15)
Eddie Owens, UNLV (18.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 51.7 FG% from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Josh Pace, Syracuse (7.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.2 spg from 2001-02 through 2004-05)
Victor Page, Georgetown (17.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg and 1.9 spg in 1995-96 and 1996-97)
Marcus Paige, North Carolina (13.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.4 spg, 84.8 FT% and 37.4 3FG% from 2012-13 through 2015-16)
Andrew Parker, Iowa State (15 ppg and 4.4 rpg from 1975-76 through 1978-79)
Tom Parker, Kentucky (15.5 ppg and 8.3 rpg from 1969-70 through 1971-72)
Cameron Payne, Murray State (18.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 5.7 apg and 1.8 spg in 2013-14 and 2014-15)
Gary Payton II, Oregon State (14.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.1 apg and 2.8 spg in 2014-15 and 2015-16)
Anthony Peeler, Missouri (16.8 ppg and 5.1 rpg from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
John "Jake" Pelkington, Manhattan
Sam Perkins, North Carolina (15.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg and 57.6 FG% from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Elliot Perry, Memphis (17.5 ppg, 4.3 apg and 34.5 3FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
Morris Peterson, Michigan State (11.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 37.7 3FG% from 1995-96 through 1999-00)
Derrick Phelps, North Carolina (7.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.8 apg and 1.9 spg from 1990-91 through 1993-94)
Shamorie Ponds, St. John's (19.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 4.3 apg and 2.3 spg from 2016-17 through 2018-19)
Trevor Powell, Marquette (14 ppg, 6.8 rpg and 53.4 FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
J.P. Prince, Arizona/Tennessee (7.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.5 apg and 1.2 spg from 2005-06 through 2009-10)
Tayshaun Prince, Kentucky (13.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 32.9 3FG% from 1998-99 through 2001-02)
Darryl Prue, West Virginia (11.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.8 spg and 55.8 FG% from 1985-86 through 1988-89)
Julius Randle, Kentucky (15 ppg, 10.4 rpg and 50.1 FG% in 2013-14)
Anthony Randolph, Louisiana State (15.6 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 2.3 bpg in 2007-08)
Zach Randolph, Michigan State (10.8 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 58.7 FG% in 2000-01)
Michael Redd, Ohio State (19.6 ppg and 6.2 rpg from 1997-98 through 1999-00)
Dexter Reed, Memphis State (16.5 ppg and 4.3 rpg from 1973-74 through 1976-77)
Willis Reed, Grambling (18.7 ppg, 15.2 rpg and 59.7 FG% from 1960-61 through 1963-64)
Don Rehfeldt, Wisconsin (14.4 ppg from 1944-45 through 1949-50)
Kareem Reid, Arkansas (11.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 5.7 apg and 1.9 spg from 1995-96 through 1998-99)
Robbie Reid, Brigham Young/Michigan (9.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 1.3 spg and 38.7 3FG% from 1993-94 through 1998-99)
Terrence Rencher, Texas (18.6 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.5 apg and 2.1 spg from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Johnny Rhodes, Maryland (14.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 2.8 spg and 33.4 3FG% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Lafester Rhodes, Iowa State (11.1 ppg and 4 rpg from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Tyrese Rice, Boston College (15.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 82.5 FT% and 35.3 3FG% from 2005-06 through 2008-09)
Mike Riordan, Providence (11.2 ppg and 8.2 rpg from 1964-65 through 1966-67)
Terrence Roberts, Syracuse (7.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 54 FG% from 2003-04 through 2006-07)
Bernard Robinson, Michigan (12.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3 apg, 1.4 spg and 81.4 FT% from 2000-01 through 2003-04)
David Robinson, Navy (21 ppg, 10.3 rpg and 61.3 FG% from 1983-84 through 1986-87)
Justin Robinson, Virginia Tech (11.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4.5 apg and 38.5 3FG% from 2015-16 through 2018-19)
Dave Robisch, Kansas (21.1 ppg and 9.8 rpg from 1968-69 through 1970-71)
Guy Rodgers, Temple (19.6 ppg and 6.5 rpg from 1955-56 through 1957-58)
Rodney Rogers, Wake Forest (19.3 ppg, 7.9 rpg and 57.9 FG% from 1990-91 through 1992-93)
Garry Roggenburk, Dayton (16.1 ppg and 11.8 rpg from 1959-60 through 1961-62)
Jalen Rose, Michigan (17.5 ppg and 4.7 rpg from 1991-92 through 1993-94)
Bob Rule, Colorado State (15.4 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 51.8 FG% in 1965-66 and 1966-67)
Kareem Rush, Missouri (18.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.2 spg and 42.2 3FG% from 1999-00 through 2001-02)
Bill Russell, San Francisco (20.7 ppg, 20.3 rpg and 51.6 FG% from 1953-54 through 1955-56)
D'Angelo Russell, Ohio State (19.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5 apg, 1.6 spg and 41.1 3FG% in 2014-15)
Domantas Sabonis, Gonzaga (13.5 ppg, 9.4 rpg and 63.2 FG% in 2014-15 and 2015-16)
Juan "Pepe" Sanchez, Temple (8.5 ppg and 5.9 apg from 1996-97 through 1999-00)
Chris Sandle, Arizona State/Texas-El Paso (13.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 50.1 FG% from 1984-85 through 1987-88)
Steve Scheffler, Purdue (10.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 68.5 FG% from 1986-87 through 1989-90)
Ronnie Schmitz, UMKC (17.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.3 spg and 39.9 3FG% from 1989-90 through 1992-93)
Ansu Sesay, Mississippi (13 ppg and 6.4 rpg from 1994-95 through 1997-98)
Lynn Shackelford, UCLA (9.7 ppg and 5 rpg from 1966-67 through 1968-69)
Mike Silliman, Army (19.7 ppg and 11.5 rpg from 1963-64 through 1965-66)
Ben Simmons, Louisiana State (19.2 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 4.8 apg, 2 spg and 56 FG% in 2015-16)
Willie Simmons, Louisiana Tech (10.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 2.4 bpg from 1981-82 through 1984-85)
Al Skinner, Massachusetts (15.6 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 4.1 apg and 55.7 FG% from 1971-72 through 1973-74)
Keith Smith, Loyola Marymount (18 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 5.4 apg and 1.3 spg from 1982-83 through 1985-86)
Lenzelle Smith Jr., Ohio State (7.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg and 35.2 3FG% from 2010-11 through 2013-14)
Michael Smith, Providence (11.8 ppg, 11 rpg, 1.1 bpg and 55.4 FG% from 1990-91 through 1993-94)
Willie Smith, Missouri (23.9 ppg and 5.6 rpg in 1974-75 and 1975-76)
Elmore Spencer, Georgia/UNLV (10.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.5 bpg and 60.3 FG% from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
Larry Spriggs, Howard University (14.9 ppg, 8.7 rpg and 52.1 FG% from 1978-79 through 1980-81)
TJ Starks, Texas A&M (11 ppg, 2.1 rpg and 2.8 apg in 2017-18 and 2018-19)
Terrell Stoglin, Maryland (16.4 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.6 apg, 80 FT% and 37.7 3FG% in 2010-11 and 2011-12)
Damon Stoudamire, Arizona (15 ppg, 5.4 apg and 80.4 FT% from 1991-92 through 1994-95)
Salim Stoudamire, Arizona (15.2 ppg, 87 FT% and 45.8 3FG% from 2001-02 through 2004-05)
Erick Strickland, Nebraska (12.5 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 2 spg and 34.9 3FG% from 1992-93 through 1995-96)
Levern "Jelly" Tart, Bradley (14.4 ppg and 8.6 rpg from 1961-62 through 1963-64)
Deshaun Thomas, Ohio State (14.4 ppg, 5 rpg, 80.2 FT% and 34.2 3FG% from 2010-11 through 2012-13)
Elijah Thomas, Texas A&M/Clemson (10.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.9 bpg and 58.6 FG% from 2015-16 through 2018-19)
Isaiah Thomas, Washington (16.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4 apg and 1.2 spg from 2008-09 through 2010-11)
Bernard Thompson, Fresno State (12 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.2 spg and 57.7 FG% from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Brooks Thompson, Texas A&M/Oklahoma State (13.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.7 apg, 2.2 spg and 40 3FG% from 1989-90 through 1993-94)
Stephen Thompson, Syracuse (13.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.3 spg and 56 FG% from 1986-87 through 1989-90)
Tres Tinkle, Oregon State (17.7 ppg, 7 rpg, 3 apg and 1.6 spg from 2015-16 through 2019-20)
Wayman Tisdale, Oklahoma (25.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg and 57.8 FG% from 1982-83 through 1984-85)
Jeff Trepagnier, Southern California (10.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 1.9 spg from 1997-98 through 2000-01)
Kerry Trotter, Marquette (10.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.1 apg and 1.3 spg from 1982-83 through 1985-86)
Jeff Turner, Vanderbilt (10.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 50.6 FG% from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Nick Van Exel, Cincinnati (15.2 ppg, 3.6 apg and 35.8 3FG% in 1991-92 and 1992-93)
Mark Wade, Oklahoma/UNLV (3.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 8.5 apg and 1.9 spg from 1983-84 through 1986-87)
Neal Walk, Florida (20.8 ppg and 15.3 rpg from 1966-67 through 1968-69)
CJ Walker, Florida State/Ohio State (6.5 ppg, 2 rpg and 1.9 apg in 2016-17 and 2017-18)
Rex Walters, Northwestern/Kansas (13.4 ppg, 3.6 apg, 83.7 FT% and 42.6 3FG% from 1988-89 through 1992-93)
Paul Walther, Tennessee (12.9 ppg from 1944-45 through 1948-49)
Nick Ward, Michigan State (13.1 ppg, 6.6 rpg and 60.5 FG% from 2016-17 through 2018-19)
Kyle Washington, North Carolina State/Cincinnati (9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.1 bpg and 37.2 3FG% from 2013-14 through 2017-18)
Thorpe Weber, Vanderbilt (15.5 ppg and 8.6 rpg from 1968-69 through 1970-71)
Bob Weiss, Penn State (16.3 ppg and 4.4 rpg from 1962-63 through 1964-65)
Delonte West, Saint Joseph's (13.9 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 83.1 FT% and 37.7 3FG% from 2001-02 through 2003-04)
Lenny Wilkens, Providence (14.9 ppg and 7.3 rpg from 1957-58 through 1959-60)
Aaron Williams, Xavier (9.2 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.7 bpg and 55.6 FG% from 1989-90 through 1992-93)
Brian Williams, Maryland/Arizona (12.4 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 59.4 FG% from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
Elliot Williams, Duke/Memphis (11.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg and 34.5 3FG% in 2008-09 and 2009-10)
Harper Williams, Massachusetts (12.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 bpg and 51.3 FG% from 1989-90 through 1992-93)
Henry Williams, UNC Charlotte (20.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.5 spg, 82.2 FT% and 39.4 3FG% from 1988-89 through 1991-92)
JaCorey Williams, Arkansas/Middle Tennessee (7.5 ppg and 3.7 rpg from 2012-13 through 2016-17)
Johnathan Williams, Missouri/Gonzaga (10.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg and 51.1 FG% from 2013-14 through 2017-18)
Marcus Williams, Connecticut (9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 7.3 apg and 37.5 3FG% from 2003-04 through 2005-06)
Mike Williams, Cincinnati/Bradley (12.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg and 54.6 FG% from 1981-82 through 1985-86)
Reggie Williams, Virginia Military (22.8 ppg and 7.3 rpg from 2004-05 through 2007-08)
Sylvester "Sly" Williams, Rhode Island (21.2 ppg and 8.4 rpg from 1976-77 through 1978-79)
Travis Williams, South Carolina State (17.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg and 50.5 FG% from 1988-89 through 1990-91)
Zion Williamson, Duke (22.6 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 2.1 spg, 1.8 bpg and 68 FG% in 2018-19)
Desi Wilson, Fairleigh Dickinson (21.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2 spg and 57.1 FG% from 1988-89 through 1990-91)
Dylan Windler, Belmont (13.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 54.1 FG% from 2015-16 through 2018-19)
Justise Winslow, Duke (12.6 ppg, 6.5 rpg and 1.3 spg in 2014-15)
Stevie Wise, Colorado (14.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.2 apg and 1.5 spg from 1987-88 through 1990-91)
Luke Witte, Ohio State (16.6 ppg, 11.2 rpg and 52.3 FG% from 1970-71 through 1972-73)
Dave Wohl, Penn (15.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg and 83.7 FT% from 1968-69 through 1970-71)
Brandan Wright, North Carolina (14.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.8 bpg and 64.6 FG% in 2006-07)
Jerrell Wright, La Salle (11.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 56.1 FG% from 2011-12 through 2014-15)
Michael Wright, Arizona (15.1 ppg, 8.4 rpg and 57.5 FG% from 1998-99 through 2000-01)
Tony Wroten, Washington (16 ppg, 5 rpg, 3.7 apg and 1.9 spg in 2011-12)
Rich Yonakor, North Carolina (5.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg and 50.3 FG% from 1976-77 through 1979-80)
Ed Young, Dayton (11.7 ppg, 6 rpg and 52.1 FG% from 1982-83 through 1986-87)
James Young, Kentucky (14.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 34.9 3FG% in 2013-14)
Michael Young, Houston (15.2 ppg and 5.9 rpg from 1980-81 through 1983-84)
Thaddeus Young, Georgia Tech (14.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 41.9 3FG% in 2006-07)
Rich Yunkus, Georgia Tech (26.6 ppg, 11.4 rpg and 50.7 FG% from 1968-69 through 1970-71)
Mike Zagardo, George Washington (13.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg and 59 FG% from 1976-77 through 1979-80)
Martin Zeno, Texas Tech (14.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.1 apg and 1.3 spg from 2004-05 through 2007-08)
Bill Zopf, Duquesne (13.3 ppg and 4.7 rpg from 1967-68 through 1969-70)

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 4 in football at the professional level (especially in 1949 and 1960):

DECEMBER 4

• Chicago Bears TE Martellus Bennett (averaged 1.9 ppg and 1.5 rpg as Texas A&M freshman in 2005-06 before playing briefly next season under coach Billy Gillispie) had a career-high 12 pass receptions in 41-28 setback against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

• Cleveland Browns FB Jim Brown (#2-scorer with 14 ppg for Syracuse as sophomore in 1954-55 before averaging 11.3 as junior) rushed for 135 yards on 15 carries and caught two passes for 64 yards in a 27-16 win against the Washington Redskins in 1960. Redskins rookie WR Tom Osborne (scored 1,291 points for Hastings NE during last half of 1950s) had a career-high six pass receptions.

• Miami Dolphins WR Chris Chambers (played hoops briefly for Wisconsin under coach Dick Bennett in 1997-98) caught 15 passes for 238 yards in a 24-23 win against the Buffalo Bills in 2005. Bills LB London Fletcher (started two games for St. Francis PA as freshman in 1993-94 before transferring to John Carroll OH) had two sacks.

• Portsmouth Spartans TB Dutch Clark (four-time All-Rocky Mountain Conference hoops choice for Colorado College) rushed for two touchdowns in a 19-0 win against the Green Bay Packers in 1932.

• San Francisco 49ers WR Clyde Conner (two-time All-CBA second-team selection averaged 11.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg for Pacific in 1953-54 and 1954-55) caught a career-long 65-yard touchdown pass from John Brodie in 23-7 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1960.

• Chicago Bears LB George Connor (Holy Cross hoops letterman in 1943 and 1944 before averaging 2.5 ppg as Notre Dame center in 1946-47) recovered a fumble and returned it 48 yards for touchdown in 21-20 win against the Detroit Lions in 1955.

• Chicago Bears B-PK John "Paddy" Driscoll (Northwestern basketball letterman in 1916) kicked a 46-yard field goal and threw touchdown pass in 9-0 win against the Frankfort Yellow Jackets in 1927.

• Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez (averaged 6.4 ppg and 4.3 rpg for California from 1994-95 through 1996-97) caught 11 passes for 147 yards in a 30-24 setback against the New England Patriots in 2000.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw two touchdown passes (51 and 49 yards) in a 31-21 AAFC playoff win against the Buffalo Bills in 1949. Bills HB Chet Mutryn (Xavier hoops letterman in 1943) caught two of three TD passes thrown by George Ratterman (third-leading scorer with 11.7 ppg for Notre Dame in 1944-45).

• New York Giants TB Hinkey Haines (Lebanon Valley PA transfer earned hoops letter for Penn State in 1920 and 1921) returned a kickoff 75 yards for touchdown in 14-0 win against the New York Yankees in 1927.

• Oakland Raiders rookie WR Charlie Hardy (played in nine hoops games for San Jose State in 1954-55) caught four passes for 123 yards in a 41-17 AFL setback against the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. It was the first of three consecutive contests during month where Hardy had a touchdown reception.

• Green Bay Packers RB Paul Hornung (averaged 6.1 ppg in 10 contests for Notre Dame in 1954-55) scored two second-half touchdowns in a 41-13 win against the Chicago Bears in 1960.

• San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson (Northern Colorado's scoring leader with 13.6 ppg in 2003-04 while also contributing 5.6 rpg and 3.1 apg) caught five passes for 148 yards in a 34-7 win against the Oakland Raiders in 2008.

• Chicago Bears E Luke Johnsos (Northwestern hoops letterman in 1927 and 1928) accounted for the game's only score with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Keith Molesworth (three-year hoops letterman for Monmouth IL in late 1920s) in a 6-0 win against the New York Giants in 1932.

• Atlanta Falcons CB Rolland Lawrence (captain of Tabor KS hoops squad as senior in 1972-73) had an interception and returned punt 23 yards in 16-10 setback against the New England Patriots in 1977.

• New York Bulldogs QB Bobby Layne (Texas hooper in 1944-45) threw three touchdown passes in a 28-27 setback against the Detroit Lions in 1949.

• New York Giants DE George Martin (Oregon hoops teammate of freshman sensation Ron Lee in 1972-73) had three sacks in a 44-7 win against the Phoenix Cardinals in 1988.

• New York Yankees E Barney Poole (Ole Miss hoops letterman in 1943) had a 15-yard pass reception in 17-7 AAFC playoff setback against the San Francisco 49ers in 1949. Yankees DB Otto Schnellbacher (averaged 11 ppg in four-year Kansas career, earning All-Big Six/Seven Conference honors each season) returned three punts for 34 yards.

• New York Titans WR Art Powell (averaged 10.5 ppg and 8.2 rpg for San Jose State in 1956-57) had three touchdown catches in a 30-27 AFL win against the Denver Broncos in 1960. Broncos S Al Romine (four-year hoops letterman from 1951-52 through 1954-55 for Florence State AL) returned an interception 13 yards and SE Lionel Taylor (led New Mexico Highlands in scoring average with 13.6 ppg in 1955-56 and 20.3 in 1956-57) had 11 pass receptions - including two second-half TDs from Frank Tripucka.

• Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach (Navy varsity hooper in 1962-63) threw three touchdown passes in a 52-10 win against the New York Jets in 1971.

• In 1960, New York Giants HB Ed Sutton (seven hoop games for North Carolina as sophomore in 1954-55) rushed for 62 yards on seven carries in a 31-31 tie against the Dallas Cowboys after rushing for 57 yards on five carries in 31-23 setback against the Philadelphia Eagles the previous week.

• Baltimore Ravens LB Adalius Thomas (averaged 2.9 ppg and 1.9 rpg for Southern Mississippi in 1996-97 and 1997-98) scored a fourth-quarter touchdown on 20-yard interception return in 16-15 win against the Houston Texans in 2005.

Long before kneeling knuckleheads such as ill-informed GQ poster boy #ColonKrapernick and his supporters spurring politicized multiple anthems, the NCAA Tournament commenced in 1939, which was one year after the NIT triggered national postseason competition. An overlooked "versatile athlete" feat occurring in 1938 likely never to be duplicated took place at Arkansas, where the quarterback for the football squad (Jack Robbins) repeated as an All-SWC first-team basketball selection, leading the Razorbacks (19-3) to the league title. After the season, Robbins became an NFL first-round draft choice by the Chicago Cardinals (5th pick overall) and senior football/basketball teammates Jim Benton (11th pick by Cleveland Rams) and Ray Hamilton (41st pick by Rams) went on to become wide receivers for at least six years in the NFL. Yes, they created a kneeling-in-admiration shatterproof achievement - three members of a league championship basketball squad who promptly were among the top 41 selections in same NFL draft.

Two years later, All-SWC first-team hoop selection Howard "Red" Hickey was instrumental in Arkansas reaching the 1941 Final Four before becoming an end for the Cleveland Rams' 1945 NFL titlist. Two-sport college teammate and fellow end O'Neal Adams scored five touchdowns for the New York Giants the first half of the 1940s. Another two-sport Hog who played for the Giants in the mid-1940s was Harry Wynne. An earlier versatile Razorback was Jim Lee Howell, who was an All-SWC first five hoop selection in 1935-36 before becoming a starting end for the Giants' 1938 NFL titlist and Pro Bowl participant the next year. Adams, Benton, Hamilton, Hickey and Howell combined for 77 touchdowns in an 11-year span from 1938 through 1948 when at least one of the ex-Razorback hoopers scored a TD in each of those seasons.

Hickey and ex-Hog All-SWC second-team hooper in 1929-30/NFL end Milan Creighton each coached NFL franchises. Many other ex-college hoopers also displayed their wares on the gridiron. Following is exhaustive research you can tackle regarding former college basketball players who made a name for themselves on December 2 in football at the professional level (especially in 1951):

DECEMBER 2

• Washington Redskins B Steve Bagarus (Notre Dame hooper in early 1940s) caught two touchdown passes (70 and 29 yards) from QB Sammy Baugh (TCU three-year hoops letterman was All-SWC honorable mention selection as senior in 1936-37) in a 24-0 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1945. Baugh finished with three TD passes.

• Philadelphia Eagles WR Harold Carmichael (starter two seasons for Southern LA averaged 9.8 ppg and 10.6 rpg in 1969-70) caught two second-quarter touchdown passes from Ron Jaworski in a 44-7 win against the Detroit Lions in 1979.

• Chicago Bears B-PK John "Paddy" Driscoll (Northwestern basketball letterman in 1916) contributed a touchdown pass, rushing TD and three extra points in the second quarter of 28-6 win against the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1928.

• Dallas Cowboys TE Jean Fugett (leading scorer and rebounder for Amherst MA as junior in 1970-71) caught two touchdown passes in a 22-10 win against the Denver Broncos in 1973.

• Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez (averaged 6.4 ppg and 4.3 rpg for California from 1994-95 through 1996-97) caught 10 passes for 140 yards in a 24-10 setback against the San Diego Chargers in 2007.

• Cleveland Browns QB Otto Graham (Big Ten Conference runner-up in scoring as Northwestern sophomore in 1941-42 and junior in 1942-43) threw four first-half touchdown passes in a 49-28 win against the Chicago Cardinals in 1951.

• New York Giants TB Hinkey Haines (Lebanon Valley PA transfer earned hoops letter for Penn State in 1920 and 1921) rushed for two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 19-13 setback against the New York Yankees in 1928.

• Los Angeles Rams E Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch (starting center for Michigan in 1944) had a 91-yard touchdown reception from Bob Waterfield in 42-17 win against the Chicago Bears in 1951. Bears QB Johnny Lujack (averaged 3.4 ppg as starting guard for Notre Dame in 1943-44) rushed for two first-quarter TDs.

• Detroit Lions QB Bobby Layne (Texas hooper in 1944-45) threw two second-half touchdown passes in a 42-10 win against the Chicago Bears in 1956.

• Pittsburgh Steelers E Elbie Nickel (Cincinnati's second-leading scorer in 1942 also earned hoops letter in 1947) caught two touchdown passes in a 30-13 win against the Los Angeles Rams in 1956.

• St. Louis Rams rookie LB Tommy Polley (played in one basketball game for Florida State in 1996-97 under coach Pat Kennedy) had 11 solo tackles in a 35-6 win against the Atlanta Falcons in 2001.

• Buffalo Bills TE Tom Rychlec (collected four points and six rebounds in one hoops game for American International MA in 1954-55) opened the game's scoring with a touchdown reception from Jack Kemp in 23-14 AFL win against the Dallas Texans in 1962.

• New York Giants DB Otto Schnellbacher (averaged 11 ppg in four-year Kansas career, earning All-Big Six/Seven Conference honors each season) returned an interception 46 yards for touchdown in 14-0 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1951.

• Washington Redskins QB Norm Snead (averaged 7.8 ppg in four Wake Forest games as senior in 1960-61) threw two first-half touchdown passes in a 37-14 setback against the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962.

• Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach (Navy varsity hooper in 1962-63) threw three touchdown passes in a 28-7 win against the New York Giants in 1979.

• Houston Oilers CB Greg Stemrick (played in two basketball games for Colorado State in 1973-74) returned an interception 50 yards in a 14-7 setback against the Cleveland Browns in 1979.

• Baltimore Ravens DE Adalius Thomas (averaged 2.9 ppg and 1.9 rpg for Southern Mississippi in 1996-97 and 1997-98) had 1 1/2 sacks, five solo tackles and forced two fumbles in a 39-27 win against the Indianapolis Colts in 2001.

• Minnesota Vikings DB Charlie West (collected two points and one rebound in two UTEP games in 1967-68 under coach Don Haskins) returned a kickoff 42 yards in 27-0 setback against the Cincinnati Bengals in 1973.

• San Francisco 49ers E Billy Wilson (averaged 3.3 ppg as senior letterman for San Jose State in 1950-51) caught two touchdown passes from Y.A. Tittle (one for 77 yards) in a 20-17 win against the Baltimore Colts in 1956.

• Boston Redskins B Doug Wycoff (Georgia Tech hoops letterman in 1926) opened game's scoring with a 45-yard touchdown pass to Cliff Battles (four seasons of varsity hoops for West Virginia Wesleyan) in 13-3 win against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934.