Felton Spencer (1986-90) (2023) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Felton Spencer (1986-90)

Induction:
2023
Class:
1990

Felton Spencer was one of the top big men to ever don a UofL uniform. A standout in the frontcourt, Spencer played four seasons for the Cards, finishing his illustrious career with 1,189 points and 694 rebounds, while finishing as the school record holder in career field goal percentage at 62.8 percent. His 93 dunks are the ninth most by a UofL player in school history.

In his first season, Spencer recorded the fifth-most points by a freshman in his debut by scoring 15 points in a win over Northeastern. As a junior in 1988-89, Spencer averaged 8.2 points per game and 5.1 rebounds, while connecting on 60.7 of his field goal attempts.

His best season came during the 1989-90 season when Spencer set the school mark for field goal percentage in a season at 68.1 percent, which included 43 dunks, the eighth-most in school history. In his final home game of the 1989-90 campaign, Spencer scored 32 points in a win over Tulane. Following the year, Spencer was named first team All-Metro Conference.

At the conclusion of his UofL career, Spencer was the No. 6 pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1990 National Basketball Association Draft. He went on to play 12 seasons in the NBA, totaling 3,354 points, 3,436 rebounds and 534 blocks.