In today's world, 2002 in basketball occupies a prominent place in society. Whether due to its impact on popular culture, its relevance in academia or its influence on history, 2002 in basketball is a topic that does not go unnoticed. Over time, 2002 in basketball has generated great debates, been the subject of extensive research, and has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of 2002 in basketball, analyzing its importance, its evolution over the years, and its relevance today. From its origins to its impact on modern society, 2002 in basketball continues to be a topic of constant interest and discussion.
Basketball-related events during the year of 2002
The following are the basketball events of the year 2002 throughout the world.
Championships
World Championship
Professional
College
Awards and honors
Professional
Collegiate
- Combined
- Men
- Women
- Naismith College Player of the Year: Sue Bird, Connecticut
- Naismith College Coach of the Year: Geno Auriemma, Connecticut
- Wade Trophy: Sue Bird, Connecticut
- Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award: Sheila Lambert, Baylor
- Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year: Sue Bird, Connecticut
- NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player: Swin Cash, UConn
- Basketball Academic All-America Team: Stacey Dales-Schuman, Oklahoma
- Carol Eckman Award: Barbara Stevens, Bentley College
- Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year: Brenda Oldfield, Minnesota
- List of Senior CLASS Award women's basketball winners: Sue Bird, Connecticut
- Nancy Lieberman Award: Sue Bird, Connecticut
- Naismith Outstanding Contribution to Basketball: Billie Moore
Events
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Movies
Deaths
- January 6 — Fred Taylor, Hall of Fame coach of the 1960 National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes (born 1924)
- January 7 — Geoff Crompton, American NBA player (born 1955)
- January 18 — Alex Hannum, Hall of Fame pro basketball coach (born 1923)
- January 26 — Milt Ticco, American NBL player (born 1922)
- February 2 — Ed Jucker, American college coach (Cincinnati) (born 1916)
- February 13 — Bob Gerber, American NBL player (born 1916)
- February 21 — Gene Sullivan, American college coach (Loyola (Illinois)) (born 1931)
- March 11 — Al Bonniwell, American NBL player (Akron Firestone Non-Skids) (born 1911)
- March 18 — Don Betourne, American NBL player and coach (Kankakee Gallagher Trojans) (born 1915)
- May 5 — Jimmy Smith, American college All-American (Steubenville) (born 1934)
- June 3 — Cecil Hankins, NBA player (St. Louis Bombers, Boston Celtics) (born 1922)
- June 22 — Bobby Roberts, American college coach (Clemson).
- July 7 — Bison Dele, NBA player (born 1969)
- July 17 — Ubiratan Pereira Maciel, Hall of Fame Brazilian basketball player (born 1944)
- July 27 — Billy McCann, 82, American college coach (Hampden–Sydney, Washington and Lee, Virginia).
- August 8 — Chick Hearn, television and radio announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers (born 1916)
- September 2 — Abe Lemons, American college coach (Oklahoma City, Texas) (born 1922)
- September 7 — Edward Spotovich, American NBL player (born 1916)
- September 14 — Jim Barnes, Former #1 overall NBA draft pick and 1964 Olympic Gold medalist (born 1941)
- September 23 — Jule Rivlin, American NBL player (Akron Goodyear Wingfoots, Toledo Jeeps) and college coach (Marshall) (born 1917)
- December 17 — Bobby Joe Hill, American college national champion at Texas Western (1966) (born 1943)
- December 17 — Hank Luisetti, college basketball player and inventor of the layup; first player to score 50 points in a game (born 1916)
References
External links
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