Sam Lacey
School:
Height:
6-10
Position:
Center
Hometown:
Indianola, MS
High School:
Gentry High School
- Ranked among the nation's rebounding leaders in 1969 (15th) and 1970 (10th)
- Leading rebounder and second-leading scorer for 1970 Final Four team (27-3 record)
- Averaged 13.3 points and 14.3 rebounds in 11 NCAA Tournament games from 1968 through 1970 (7-4 record)
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals in first round of 1970 NBA draft (5th pick overall).