La Salle University Athletics

Lionel Simmons became the third leading scorer in NCAA history (3,217 points) the year he graduated. The 1990 College Player of the Year, Simmons was also a three-time MAAC Player of the Year, a four-time All-Big 5 selection and a three-time Geasey Award winner (Big 5 MVP).  During his career, the Explorers had a 100-31 record.

Simmons went on to play for Sacramento in the NBA from 1990-97 and was inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame.