FACTOID # 90: Russia has almost twice as many judges and magistrates as the United States. Meanwhile, the United States has 8 times as much crime.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Oscar Robertson Trophy

The Oscar Robertson Trophy is given out annually to outstanding men's college basketball players by the United States Basketball Writers Association. The trophy is considered to be the oldest of its kind and has been given out since 1959. It was renamed after the college and professional legend Oscar Robertson in 1998. The United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) was founded in 1956 by Walter Byers and serves the interests of jounalists who cover college basketball. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee) was one of the greatest basketball players in history. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...


Past Oscar Robertson Trophy Winners

2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... J. J. Redick (born June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee as Jonathan Clay Redick) is a collegiate mens basketball player in the NCAA. He attends Duke University where he is in his Junior year. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... Adam Morrison (born July 19, 1984 in Glendive, Montana) is an American college basketball player who plays for Gonzaga University in his current hometown of Spokane, Washington. ... Gonzaga University is a private, co-educational university located in Spokane, Washington. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Andrew Michael Bogut (born November 28, 1984 in Melbourne, New Zealanda) is an New Zealandn basketball player who was selected first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2005 NBA Draft. ... The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U) is a public university in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in... 2004 Sports Illustrated cover featuring Jameer Nelson. ... Saint Josephs University is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... David Moorer West (born August 29, 1980 in Teaneck, New Jersey) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After a four-year career at Xavier University, he was the 18th overall selection of the 2003 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. ... Xavier University is a name common to several education institutions found around the world. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... Jason (Jay) Williams (born September 10, 1981 in Plainfield, New Jersey) is a basketball player, formerly of the NBAs Chicago Bulls. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Shane Battier (born September 9, 1978 in Birmingham, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player with the Memphis Grizzlies. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Kenyon Lee Martin (born December 30, 1977 in Saginaw, Michigan) is a professional basketball player for the NBAs Denver Nuggets, playing at the power forward position. ... McMicken Hall on the main campus. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Elton Brand. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Antawn Cortez Jamison (born June 12, 1976 in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a professional basketball player, currently playing power forward for the Washington Wizards. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Timothy Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976 in Christiansted, St. ... Wake Forest University is a private university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known for its programs in the liberal arts. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Marcus Camby (born March 22, 1974 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American professional basketball player. ... The University of Massachusetts Amherst (otherwise known as UMass Amherst or simply UMass) is a university in Amherst, Massachusetts. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edward Charles OBannon, Jr. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Glenn Big Dog Robinson (born January 10, 1973 in Gary, Indiana) is an American basketball player in the NBA. He led Gary (Indiana) Roosevelt High School to a state basketball championship before playing college basketball at Purdue University, and in 1994 he received the Wooden and Naismith Awards. ... See also Purdue University System. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Calbert Nathaniel Cheaney (born July 17, 1971 in Evansville, Indiana) is a veteran basketball player in the NBA currently playing for the Golden State Warriors. ... Indiana University Bloomington is the principal campus of the Indiana University system. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Christian Donald Laettner (born August 17, 1969 in Angola, New York) is a professional basketball player who has played 13 seasons in the NBA on six different teams. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... There are three professional athletes and a political commentator named Larry Johnson: Larry Johnson (baseball) Larry Johnson (basketball), a. ... The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, known for its programs in computer science, English, engineering, and hotel administration. ... This article is about the year. ... Lionel L-Train Simmons (born November 14, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional basketball player. ... La Salle University is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daniel John Willard Danny Ferry (born October 17, 1966 in Hyattsville, Maryland) is a former pro basketball player and current General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Hersey R. Hawkins, Jr. ... Bradley University is a private, co-educational university located in Peoria, Illinois. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... David Robinson. ... The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and is located in Annapolis, Maryland. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Walter Berry (born May 14, 1964 in New York City) is a former pro and college basketball player. ... St. ... This article is about the year. ... Christopher Paul Mullin (born July 30, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American basketball player, who played small forward in the NBA from 1985 to 2001. ... St. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American former NBA player, and is generally considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ralph Sampson featured on cover of Sports Illustrated (Dec. ... Website Virginia. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ralph Sampson featured on cover of Sports Illustrated (Dec. ... Website Virginia. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ralph Sampson featured on cover of Sports Illustrated (Dec. ... Website Virginia. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Mark Aguirre (born December 10, 1959, Chicago, Illinois) is a retired American NBA player. ... DePaul University   DePaul University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from a 17th century French priest, Saint Vincent de Paul. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a former NBA basketball player. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... Phil Jackson Ford (born February 9, 1956 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina) is a former professional player in the National Basketball Association. ... The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Marques Kevin Johnson (born February 6, 1956 in Nachitoches, Louisiana) is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (1977-84), Los Angeles Clippers (1984-87), and Golden State Warriors (1989-90). ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... Adrian Delano Dantley (born February 28, 1956 in Washington, D.C.) is a former basketball small forward who played 15 seasons in the NBA. He was known as an excellent and precise scorer, averaging 24. ... The University of Notre Dame is a leading Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located immediately northeast of South Bend, Indiana, United States. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... There are several men named David Thompson: David Thompson (explorer) (1770-1857), Canadian explorer David Eugene Thompson (1854-1942), American diplomat David Thompson (basketball) (b. ... North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Bill Walton, while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers William Theodore Walton III, better known as Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California), is an American former basketball player and current television sportscaster. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1973 calendar). ... Bill Walton, while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers William Theodore Walton III, better known as Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California), is an American former basketball player and current television sportscaster. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... Bill Walton, while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers William Theodore Walton III, better known as Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California), is an American former basketball player and current television sportscaster. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Sidney Wicks (born September 19, 1949 in Los Angeles, California) is a retired American basketball player. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Pete Maravich, with the Atlanta Hawks Peter Press Pete Maravich (June 22, 1947 – January 5, 1988) was a legendary basketball player known for his incredible shooting abilities, creative passing, and dazzling ballhandling. ... Memorial Tower. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... Pete Maravich, with the Atlanta Hawks Peter Press Pete Maravich (June 22, 1947 – January 5, 1988) was a legendary basketball player known for his incredible shooting abilities, creative passing, and dazzling ballhandling. ... Memorial Tower. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Kareem Abdul Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Kareem Abdul Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Cazzie Lee Russell (born June 7, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former pro basketball player and coach. ... This article is about the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... William (Bill) Warren Bradley (born July 28, 1943 in Crystal City, Missouri) is an American former star basketball player who later became a well-known U.S. Senator and presidential candidate. ... Princeton University, incorporated as The Trustees of Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is the fourth-oldest institution to conduct higher education in the United States. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Walt Raphael Hazzard Jr. ... University of California, Los Angeles The University of California, Los Angeles, popularly known as UCLA, is a public, coeducational university located in the residential area of Westwood within the city of Los Angeles. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Duke Chapel Duke University is a private, coeducational, research university located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Although founded in 1924, Duke traces its roots back to 1838. ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... Jerry Ray Lucas (born March 30, 1940) was a legendary basketball star from the 1950s to the 1970s, and is now a world-renowned memory education expert. ... The Ohio State University is currently the third largest university in the United States and currently ranked by US News and World Report as the best public university in Ohio and the twenty-first best public university in the nation. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jerry Ray Lucas (born March 30, 1940) was a legendary basketball star from the 1950s to the 1970s, and is now a world-renowned memory education expert. ... The Ohio State University is currently the third largest university in the United States and currently ranked by US News and World Report as the best public university in Ohio and the twenty-first best public university in the nation. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee) was one of the greatest basketball players in history. ... McMicken Hall on the main campus. ... 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee) was one of the greatest basketball players in history. ... McMicken Hall on the main campus. ...

External Links

  • Official Site

References

  • Announcement of 2006 award on Robertson's business site; also gives history of award

 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.