Rodney McCray (1979-83) (2001) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Rodney McCray (1979-83)

Induction:
2001
Class:
1983

McCray was a member of the 1980 national championship basketball team. The rugged forward helped lead the Cardinals to a 109-26 record and three NCAA Final Four appearances during his playing years. He was selected as a member of the 1980 United States Olympic Basketball team. He is one of only four players in U of L history to surpass both the 1,000 career points and rebound marks with 1,247 points and 1,029 rebounds.

McCray played for the Houston Rockets for five years before he was traded to the Sacramento Kings where he was named to the NBA All-Defensive team in 1988 and led the league in minutes played. He played for the Dallas Mavericks and ended his pro career as a member of the NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in 1992-93.