Cazzie Russell (1944-present) - Russell was the number 1 draft pick in the 1966 NBA Draft after an illustrious collegiate career at the University of Michigan where he played in two Final Four Championships, was a three time All-American and was named College Player of the Year. He played for 12 years in the NBA, including 5 seasons with the New York Knicks, winning an NBA Championship in 1970. After retiring from the NBA, Russell went into coaching, starting with the CBA before an extended relationship with the Savannah College of Art and Design.