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Naismith Sportsmanship Award
The Naismith Good Sportsmanship Award is the most prestigious award presented by the Naismith International Basketball Foundation (NIBF). The award honors individuals and institutions involved in basketball for their displays of tremendous sportsmanship on and off the court, their positive contributions to the game and lifelong dedication to the sport.
Sportsmanship - Award - Alumni - Recipients
- 1. Abe Pollin
- 2. Boris Stankovic
- 3. C.M. Newton
- 4. Dean Smith
- 5. Dick Vitale
- 6. Don Ruedlinger
- 7. Dorothy Gaters
- 8. Dr. James Naismith
- 9. Eddie Sutton
- 10. Gene Keady
- 11. George Killian
- 12. Gil Walker
- 13. Hallie King
- 14. Homer Drew
- 15. Jerry Colangelo
- 16. Jerry West
- 17. John McClendon
- 18. John Wooden
- 19. Kay Yow
- 20. Lute Olsen
- 21. Lynette Woodard
- 22. Michael Jordan
- 23. Mike Krzyzewski
- 24. Morgan Wootten
- 25. Norm Van Lier
- 26. Oscar Robertson
- 27. Pat Summitt
- 28. Phog Allen
- 29. Ray Meyer
- 30. Red Auerbach
- 31. Rick Telander
- 32. Roy Williams
- 33. Steve Nash
- 34. Tex Winter
- 35. INSTITUTIONS-
- 36. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- 37. Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- 38. National Association of Basketball Coaches
- 39. National Federation of High Schools
- 40. N.C.A.A.