Complete A-10 Legends (PDF)

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference announced Thursday its annual Basketball Legends. The 2014 class includes 26 former men's and women's basketball student-athletes and coaches who made an immeasurable impact on each A-10 institution and their respective basketball programs.

La Salle Men's Legend - Lionel Simmons
Simmons is the leading scorer in La Salle history and the third-leading scorer in NCAA history with 3,217 points. A 6-7 forward, Simmons was the National Player of the Year in 1990 and twice earned All-America status. Simmons averaged over 23 points per game in three consecutive seasons (1987-90) and was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Year in each of them and twice earned Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year honors. During Simmons' career, the Explorers compiled a 100-31 record including a program-best 30-2 mark in 1989-90. Simmons was the key cog behind two MAAC Championships, two Big 5 titles, and three NCAA Tournament appearances. He was inducted into the La Salle Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Big 5 Hall of Fame in 1996. His #22 is one of four retired numbers hanging from the rafters at Tom Gola Arena. A South Philadelphia native, "L-Train" played in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings (1990-97) and was the NBA Rookie of the year runner-up in 1990-91.

La Salle Women's Legend - Chrissie Donahue Doogan
Doogan is the second-leading scorer in La Salle history with 1,818 points in her four-year career. A 5-11 forward, Doogan poured in more free throws (581) than any Explorer in history and ranks third all-time in rebounds (914). She ranks first in program history in games started (115), third in steals (225), fifth in free throw percentage (79.9%), and ninth in assists (313). Her team tallied a 79-36 record when she was on the floor as she earned all-conference status in each of her four seasons, twice in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference and twice in the A-10. Doogan spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach at La Salle following her playing career (1997-02, 2004-10). A Broomall, Pa. native, Doogan was inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame in 2002 and the La Salle Hall of Fame in 2003.
 
"It is a pleasure and honor to welcome and congratulate the 2014 Atlantic 10 Conference Legends," stated Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade. "They have distinguished themselves as leaders who have contributed greatly to their University and the A-10 in building the foundation of a great basketball tradition.  It is my wish that each of them enjoy this award, as it is an honor well deserved!"
 
The Women's Basketball Legends will be recognized with a brunch on Friday, March 7 prior to the A-10 Championship quarterfinals.  The event will take place at the Richmond Marriot beginning at 10:00 a.m.

The Men's Basketball Legends will be honored on March 15 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. prior to the 2014 Men's Basketball Championship semifinals.  The group will be saluted during a celebration awards brunch in the 40/40 Club, beginning at 10:30 a.m. prior to the A-10 men's semifinal games.
 
Each institution selected its two Legends. The group consists of former student-athletes and coaches who played or coached basketball at current A-10 member institutions.
 
The men's group includes 13 former student-athletes, nine of which went on to play in the NBA, with two winning World Championships and one Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee (Ed Macauley of Saint Louis). These Legends combined for seven All-American selections, two National Player of the Year awards and includes a pair of players who later returned to their alma maters to serve as head coaches.
 
The women's honorees include former student-athletes that led their teams to conference championships, NCAA Tournament selections and WNIT appearances.  The group includes a National Champion head coach, four former professionals, including a pair of WNBA members along with All-Americans, A-10 Players of the Year and a Regional NCAA Woman of the Year honoree.
 
A limited number of brunch tickets are available to the general public. For more information please contact the Atlantic 10 Conference at 757-706-3041.