Pervis Ellison (1985-89) (2003) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Pervis Ellison (1985-89)

Induction:
2003
Class:
1989

The all-time shot blocker at Louisville and 18th in NCAA history with 374 career rejections, Pervis Ellison (1986-89) ended his playing career with the Cardinals as the No. 2 all-time scorer.

In 1986, he helped the Cardinals win their second NCAA Championship title and was the first freshman since 1944 to be named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.

A consensus All-American as a senior in 1989, "Never Nervous Pervis" became the first Cardinal to be chosen as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. He went on to play 11 seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, Washington, Boston and Seattle. His No. 42 jersey is one of only four retired by Louisville.