HOME SWEET HOME: EMU puts its unblemished home court record on the line Saturday, as the stats prove that the Convocation Center has treated it well. He is also currently the head coach of the BIG3 Ghost Ballers.ĭEFEND THE NEST: Eastern Michigan Head Coach Stan Heath became the first EMU head coach to start a season 4-0 at home in their first year as bench boss since former Eagles Head Coach Milton Barnes started 8-0 at home in his first season during the 1996-97 campaign.
Gervin remains active in the San Antonio community with his seven organizations explicitly designed for underprivileged kids, including the George Gervin Prep Academy and George Gervin Youth Center.
The finger roll is notorious for being very difficult to master, and few players use it as their primary shot. Gervin turned the finger roll into a nearly unstoppable weapon when he led the NBA in scoring between 19.
He had also received the nickname because of his rare ability to play the game of basketball at a high level without sweating. Nicknamed "The Iceman" for his cool demeanor on the court, Gervin was known for his scoring talents. Gervin was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and named one of the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History. During his NBA tenure with the San Antonio Spurs, he became a nine-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA First Team selection, and two-time All-NBA Second Team selection. 17, 1986, the first men's basketball jersey retired in school history.Īfter EMU, Gervin went on to star in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA), setting scoring records and winning four scoring titles. Gervin's performance was outstanding during his two-year career at EMU, collecting several divisional and national accolades. He helped lead the then-Hurons to the 1972 NCAA College Division Final Four. ROLLIN' A LITTLE MORE ON GERVIN: George Gervin, who attended Eastern Michigan in 1970-72, is regarded as one of the university's all-time best basketball players and greatest athletes. The Detroit native was an all-star for nine consecutive seasons in the league, 1976-85, and was a four-time scoring champion (1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82). He went on to play 10 seasons in the NBA, mostly with the San Antonio Spurs, before ending his career with the Chicago Bulls. THE ICEMAN: George Gervin, a member of the 1,000 point club at EMU (1,044), was drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1974 by the Phoenix Suns in the third round, 40th overall. Be sure to wear white against FIU as we "ice out" the Convo. Gervin will be the focal point of the afternoon with fun activities and giveaways. The fun-filled day will be presented by GameAbove. 11: The Iceman is returning home! E-Club Hall of Famer and NBA Legend George Gervin will be coming home as a part of the upcoming men's basketball game against Florida International Saturday, Dec. Fans can also listen to the game on 89.1 (WEMU) or the Varsity Network App with Tom Helmer. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Greg Steiner (pxp), Reggie Butler (analyst), and Lauren Withrow (sideline) on the call. Meanwhile, Florida International (8-1, 0-0 C-USA) has not played since Dec. 8, and continues its undefeated streak at home (4-0). inside the Convocation Center.Įastern (4-5, 0-0 MAC) escaped a late-game comeback from Niagara, as it held on to win 60-58, Dec. 11, against Florida International University. () – The Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team closes out its longest homestand of the season with George Gervin Day Saturday, Dec. WEMU (89.1 WEMU-FM) | The Varsity Network App | Eastern Insider | Mich.
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