96 definitions by Derrick E. Vaughan
C.M. Newton ( UK ) Hall of Famer as a contributor. A member of the 1951 NCAA Championship team ( UK )coached by Adolph Rupp. Newton, the ( UK ) Athletic Director from 1989-2000. Hired Rick Pitino in 89' to restore the Kentucky pride. Hired first African American Coach in school's history ( Tubby Smith ) to the winningest Div. 1 college basketball program in NCAA history. Hired first African American women's coach in school history in 1989.
C.M. Newton is a Phat 5 legend and made an historical decision when he hired Tubby Smith in 1997. ( UK ) on to win the 1998 NCAA Championship. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 18, 2005
The first time 2 Phat 5 teams met in a National Championship game was in 1957. North Carolina ( UNC )beat Kansas ( KU ) who was led by Wilt Chamberlain in 3OT, 54-53. The 1957 Championship is the only National title game to go into 3OT and, it featured 2 Phat 5 programs.
The only 3OT game in history had 2 Phat 5 programs, and a young Wilt Chamberlain. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 20, 2005
From 1970 to 1979 6 of the 10 NBA Rookie's of the Year were Phat 5 players.
1. Lew Alcindor ( UCLA )- 1970*
2. Sidney Wicks (UCLA )- 1972
3. Bob McAdoo ( UNC )- 1973
4. Keith Wilkes ( UCLA )-1975
5. Walter Davis ( UNC )- 1978
6. Phil Ford ( UNC )- 1979
* Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul Jabbar in 1971.
1. Lew Alcindor ( UCLA )- 1970*
2. Sidney Wicks (UCLA )- 1972
3. Bob McAdoo ( UNC )- 1973
4. Keith Wilkes ( UCLA )-1975
5. Walter Davis ( UNC )- 1978
6. Phil Ford ( UNC )- 1979
* Alcindor changed his name to Kareem Abdul Jabbar in 1971.
In 10 years to have 6 Rookie of the Year players the Phat 5 is just that, Phat. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 16, 2005
Wilt Chamberlain the first Phat 5 player to make an impact in the NBA. He's the only player in NBA history to be the league MVP and Rookie of the Year ( 1960 ) in the same season.
Wilt " The Stilt " the Phat 5 former star was the only player to average 50 points a game 50.4 ( 1962 ) in a single season. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 15, 2005
3 of the 4 highest Rookie of the year scoring averages in NBA history were made by Phat 5 players.
1. Wilt Chamberlain ( KU )-1960 37.6 ppg.
2. Walt Bellamy ( Indiana )- 1962 31.6 ppg. ( IU ) #6 progam All-Time
3. Lew Alcindor ( UCLA )- 1970 28.8 ppg. ( changed name to Karrem Abdul Jabbar in 1971 )
4. Michael Jordan ( UNC )- 1985 28.2 ppg.
1. Wilt Chamberlain ( KU )-1960 37.6 ppg.
2. Walt Bellamy ( Indiana )- 1962 31.6 ppg. ( IU ) #6 progam All-Time
3. Lew Alcindor ( UCLA )- 1970 28.8 ppg. ( changed name to Karrem Abdul Jabbar in 1971 )
4. Michael Jordan ( UNC )- 1985 28.2 ppg.
The Phat 5 have produced Rookie of the Year's and MVP's that are All-Time NBA greats. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 16, 2005
Coach Pat Riley ( UK ) helped guide the L.A. Lakers to 4 NBA Championships during the 1980's ( 82, 85, 87, and 88 )
. Coach Riley is the second All-Time winningest coach in NBA history with 1,265 wins.
. Coach Riley is the second All-Time winningest coach in NBA history with 1,265 wins.
The Lakers of the early 80's were known as Showtime! with Magic Johnson and Phat 5 legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar ( UCLA ). Jabbar won 6 NBA Championships ( 5 ) L.A. Lakers, and ( 1 ) Milwaukee Bucks. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 16, 2005
Reggie Miller ( UCLA ) is the NBA All-Time leader in 3 pt. field goals made and attempted. Reggie has spent his entire 18 year career with the Indiana Pacers. Is the 13th player in NBA history to score more than 25,000 points.
The Phat 5 greatest All-Time shooter is Reggie Miller, Reggie would battle another of the Phat 5 greats the greatest of them all. Michael Jordan ( UNC ). Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 18, 2005