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Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball
NCAA University Basketball team
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team represents Wake Forest University in NCAA Division I college basketball and competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Through the years, the program has produced many NBA players, among them are Hall of Famer Tim Duncan, 12× All-Star Chris Paul, 1× All-Star Jeff Teague, Sixth Man of the Year Rodney Rogers, and 1× All-Star Josh Howard. The Demon Deacons have won the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament four times, in 1961, 1962, 1995, and 1996. Wake Forest has appeared in 23 NCAA tournaments, most recently appearing in 2017. The current coach is Steve Forbes, who was hired on April 30, 2020.[2]
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| University | Wake Forest University | |||
| First season | 1906 | |||
| All-time record | 1,558–1,274 (.550) | |||
| Head coach | Steve Forbes (4th season) | |||
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | |||
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | |||
| Arena | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Capacity: 14,665) | |||
| Nickname | Demon Deacons | |||
| Student section | Screamin' Demons | |||
| Colors | Old gold and black[1] | |||
| Uniforms | ||||
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| NCAA tournament Final Four | ||||
| 1962 | ||||
| NCAA tournament Elite Eight | ||||
| 1939, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1984, 1996 | ||||
| NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen | ||||
| 1953, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2004 | ||||
| NCAA tournament round of 32 | ||||
| 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010 | ||||
| NCAA tournament appearances | ||||
| 1939, 1953, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2017 | ||||
| Conference tournament champions | ||||
| 1953, 1961, 1962, 1995, 1996 | ||||
| Conference regular season champions | ||||
| 1939, 1960, 1962, 1995, 2003 | ||||
Dave Odom era (1989–2001)
In 1989, Wake Forest would name Dave Odom as its new head coach.[3] During his 12 seasons, Odom led the Demon Deacons to back-to-back ACC men's basketball tournament championship's in 1995 where the team defeated North Carolina[4] and 1996 by defeating Georgia Tech.[5] Tim Duncan would also win back to back-to-back ACC Player of the Year awards in 1996 and 1997.[6]
Skip Prosser era (2001–2007)
Prosser began his career at Wake Forest in 2001 and led the Demon Deacons to the NCAA tournament in each of his first four years there.[7] Prosser is credited for sparking participation in the Wake Forest student Screamin' Demons and increasing attendance with game-time antics, like having the Demon Deacon mascot enter Lawrence Joel on a Harley Davidson and filling the coliseum with Zombie Nation's "Kernkraft 400" at tip-off and when the Deacons would go on a run. During Prosser's tenure as head coach, home season tickets sold out for the first time ever in 2004.[8] During the 2004–05 season, the team was ranked #1 by the Associated Press for the first time in the school's history and won a school-record 27 games. At Wake Forest, Prosser won 100 games faster than all but two ACC coaches.[8] In 2003, his Demon Deacons squad became the first from the ACC to ever lead the nation in rebounding.[8] In the summer of 2007, Prosser had organized what was said to be a top-five recruiting class for the upcoming year.[9]
Every senior whom Prosser coached earned his degree in four years.[8]
Danny Manning era (2014–2020)
On April 8, 2014, Wake Forest announced the hiring of Danny Manning.[10] Despite high expectations entering his first season, the Demon Deacons only finished with a 13–19 overall record and 5–13 record in the ACC. They would lose to Virginia Tech in the first round of the ACC tournament.[11]
In Manning's second season, Wake Forest's 2015 recruiting class added the commitments of John Collins, Bryant Crawford, and Doral Moore.[12][13] However, Wake Forest would have another disappointing season finishing the year 11–20 on the regular season and a 2–16 overall record in ACC play.[14]
During Manning's third year at helm, despite losing seniors Codi Miller-McIntyre and Devin Thomas, Wake Forest started the 2016–17 season off very strong. Wake Forest entered the 2017 ACC tournament as the 10th seed and defeated Boston College in the first round of the ACC Tournament.[15] On March 8, 2017, Wake Forest lost to Virginia Tech in the second round of the ACC Tournament. The team also earned a bid in the NCAA Tournament. Wake Forest finished 19–14 on the season and 9–9 in ACC play finishing 10th in the standings.[16] Following the 2019–20 season, after six seasons with the team, Manning was relieved of his duties as head coach.[17]
Steve Forbes era (2020–present)
On April 30, 2020, Steve Forbes was named as the new head coach for Wake Forest.[18][19] So far at Wake Forest, Steve Forbes has brought a revitalizing energy to the Demon Deacons men's basketball program. After only winning 6 games in his first season with the team, Forbes would marvel in year 2 winning 25 games including 13 in conference play. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/wake-forest/men/ Known for his strategic acumen and player development skills, Forbes led the Demon Deacons with a blend of intensity and mentorship. Under his guidance, the team has underwent significant growth, both on and off the court. Forbes has emphasized a relentless work ethic and a commitment to excellence, which has translated into tangible improvements in the team's performance. With NIL and the transfer portal taking over college basketball Forbes will need to continue to adapt if he wants to take the Demon Deacons to their first NCAA tournament since 2017.
Current coaching staff
- Head Coach – Steve Forbes
- Asst. Coach – Jason Shay
- Asst. Coach – BJ McKie
- Asst. Coach – Demetris Nichols
- Director of Basketball Operations - Frank Davis
Former head coaches
- Danny Manning (2014–2020[20])
- Jeff Bzdelik (2010–14)[21]
- Dino Gaudio (2007–10)
- Skip Prosser (2001–07)
- Dave Odom (1989–2001)
- Bob Staak (1985–89)
- Carl Tacy (1972–85)
- Jack McCloskey (1966–72)
- Jack Murdock (1965–66)
- Bones McKinney (1957–65)
- Murray Greason (1933–43, 1945–57; no team in 1944)[22]
- Fred Emmerson (1931–33)
- Pat Miller (1928–30)
- James A. Baldwin (1926–28)
- R. S. Hayes (1925–26, 1930–31)
- Hank Garrity (1923–25, simultaneously football coach)
- Phil Utley (1922–23)
- James L. White Jr. (1920–21)
- Bill Holding (1919–20, 1921–22)
- Irving Carlyle (1918–19)
- E. T. MacDonnell (1917–18)
- J. R. Crozier (1906–17)
Game day
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum[23] (also known as The Joel) is a 14,407-seat multi-purpose arena in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It was named after Lawrence Joel, an Army medic from Winston-Salem who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1967 for action in Vietnam on November 8, 1965. The memorial was designed by James Ford in New York, and includes the poem "The Fallen" engraved on an interior wall. It is home to Wake Forest's men's and women's basketball teams, and is adjacent to the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. The arena replaced the old Winston-Salem War Memorial Coliseum, which was torn down for the LJVM Coliseum's construction.
Banners hang in the rafters commemorating past players' retired numbers (including Chris Paul, Tim Duncan, and Randolph Childress) and the late Skip Prosser. There are also banners recognizing the Demon Deacons' past NCAA and ACC successes. The arena is home to the Screamin' Demon student section. Wake Forest's black and gold tie-dyed apparel and "Zombie Nation" were both implemented upon Prosser's arrival at Wake Forest.
Practice
Miller Center
The Miller Center[24] is the basketball team's on-campus home. It houses the players' locker rooms, team meeting rooms, coaches' offices, and the Dave Budd Practice Gym. The players utilize the Miller Center for practice, meetings, academic work, and relaxing with their teammates.
The Dave Budd Practice Gym has a full-length court, six stand alone baskets, bleacher seating and banners honoring some of the best players to ever don the black and gold. The locker room includes a separate player lounge which features multiple large flat screen TVs, multiple entertainment systems (Blu-ray, streaming software, and gaming systems) plus the latest video software, as well as dedicated equipment and training rooms. On August 7, 2018, Chris Paul donated $2.5 million to the Wake Forest basketball program.[25]
Sutton Sports Performance Center/Shah Basketball Complex
The grand opening for the Sutton Sports Performance Center and the Shah Basketball Complex occurred in September, 2019 and provides Wake Forest with a state-of-the-art center for strength and conditioning and nutrition as well as providing space for coaches offices, team meeting rooms, and heritage areas that celebrate the success of Wake Forest's sports programs.[26]
Ben Sutton ('80, JD '83) donated $15 million for the construction of the Sutton Sports Performance Center. The four-level, 87,000 square foot facility provides strength and conditioning facilities for all of Wake Forest's student-athletes. Preliminary site work began in October 2017 and was completed in September, 2019. The facility connects to McCreary Field House and the Miller Center. The Sutton Sports Performance Center provides more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated strength and conditioning equipment for football. There is also space for strength and conditioning equipment for men's and women's Olympic sports.
The third floor of the Sutton Sports Performance Center includes 17,000 square feet of meeting rooms, coaches offices and a heritage area for the men's and women's basketball program. The fourth floor has over 18,000 square feet for football coaches offices, team meeting rooms and a heritage area. Over 1,500 square feet comprises a customized nutrition center. The Shah Basketball Complex, named in honor of Mit Shah ('91) whose $5 million lead gift made the facility possible, includes 24,400 square feet that allows both the men's and women's basketball programs to have dedicated practice areas. The $12 million project features the addition a regulation court that allows both programs to have interconnected practice areas featuring two practice courts and a total of 13 baskets. The Shah Complex features 6,000 square feet of strength and conditioning equipment for both the men's and women's basketball teams.
NCAA tournament results
The Demon Deacons have appeared in the NCAA tournament 23 times. Their combined record is 28–23.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Elite Eight | Ohio State | L 52–64 | |
| 1953 | Sweet Sixteen Regional 3rd Place | Holy Cross Lebanon Valley | L 71–79 W 91–71 | |
| 1961 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight | St. John's St. Bonaventure Saint Joseph's | W 97–74 W 78–73 L 86–96 | |
| 1962 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four National 3rd Place | Yale Saint Joseph's Villanova Ohio State UCLA | W 92–82OT W 96–85OT W 79–69 L 68–84 W 82–80 | |
| 1977 | First Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight | Arkansas Southern Illinois Marquette | W 86–80 W 86–81 L 68–82 | |
| 1981 | #4 | Second Round | #5 Boston College | L 64–67 |
| 1982 | #7 | First Round Second Round | #10 Old Dominion #2 Memphis State | W 74–57 L 55–56 |
| 1984 | #4 | Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight | #5 Kansas # 1 DePaul #2 Houston | W 69–59 W 73–71OT L 63–68 |
| 1991 | #5 | First Round Second Round | #12 Louisiana Tech #4 Alabama | W 71–65 L 88–96 |
| 1992 | #9 | First Round | #8 Louisville | L 58–81 |
| 1993 | #5 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | #12 Chattanooga #4 Iowa #1 Kentucky | W 81–58 W 84–78 L 69–103 |
| 1994 | #5 | First Round Second Round | #12 College of Charleston #4 Kansas | W 68–58 L 58–69 |
| 1995 | #1 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | #16 North Carolina A&T #9 Saint Louis #4 Oklahoma State | W 79–47 W 64–59 L 66–71 |
| 1996 | #2 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight | #15 Northeast Louisiana #10 Texas #6 Louisville #1 Kentucky | W 64–50 W 65–62 W 60–59 L 63–83 |
| 1997 | #3 | First Round Second Round | #14 Saint Mary's #6 Stanford | W 68–46 L 66–72 |
| 2001 | #7 | First Round | #10 Butler | L 63–79 |
| 2002 | #7 | First Round Second Round | #10 Pepperdine #2 Oregon | W 83–74 L 87–92 |
| 2003 | #2 | First Round Second Round | #15 East Tennessee State #10 Auburn | W 76–73 L 62–68 |
| 2004 | #4 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | #13 VCU #12 Manhattan #1 Saint Joseph's | W 79–78 W 84–80 L 80–84 |
| 2005 | #2 | First Round Second Round | #15 Chattanooga #7 West Virginia | W 70–54 L 105–1112OT |
| 2009 | #4 | First Round | #13 Cleveland State | L 69–84 |
| 2010 | #9 | First Round Second Round | #8 Texas #1 Kentucky | W 81–80OT L 60–90 |
| 2017 | #11 | First Four | #11 Kansas State | L 88–95 |
NIT results
The Demon Deacons have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) eight times. Their combined record is 13–7. They were NIT champions in 2000.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | Murray State Vanderbilt South Carolina Fresno State | W 87–70 W 75–68 W 78–61 L 62–86 |
| 1985 | First Round | South Florida | L 66–77 |
| 1998 | First Round Second Round | UNC Wilmington Vanderbilt | W 56–52 L 72–68 |
| 1999 | First Round Second Round | Alabama Xavier | W 73–57 L 87–76 |
| 2000 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final | Vanderbilt New Mexico California NC State Notre Dame | W 83–68 W 72–65 W 76–59 W 62–59 W 71–61 |
| 2006 | First Round | Minnesota | L 58–73 |
| 2022 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Towson VCU Texas A&M | W 74–64 W 80–74 L 52–67 |
| 2024 | First Round Second Round | Appalachian State Georgia | W 87–76 L 66–72 |
Retired numbers
| Wake Forest Demon Deacons retired numbers | ||||
| No. | Player | Pos. | Tenure | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Chris Paul | PG | 2003–2005 | [27][28] |
5 | Josh Howard | SF | 1999–2003 | [27] |
12 | Charlie Davis | PG | 1968–1971 | [27] |
14 | Muggsy Bogues | PG | 1983–1987 | [27] |
15 | Skip Brown | PG | 1973–1977 | [27] |
21 | Tim Duncan | PF | 1993–1997 | [27] |
22 | Randolph Childress | PG | 1991–1995 | [27] |
24 | Dickie Hemric | PF | 1951–1955 | [27] |
32 | Rod Griffin | PF | 1974–1978 | [27] |
50 | Len Chappell | PF | 1959–1962 | [27] |
54 | Rodney Rogers | PF | 1990–1993 | [27] |
Coaches honored
Head coaches that have been honored with their names hanging on the Coliseum rafters:
| Name | Tenure | Honored |
|---|---|---|
| Skip Prosser | 2001–2007 | 2018 [29] |
| Dave Odom | 1989–2001 | 2020 [30] |
Awards
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame:
- Billy Packer – 2008
- Tim Duncan – 2017[31]
John R. Wooden Award:
- Tim Duncan – 1997
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award:
McDonald's All-Americans
- Rodney Rogers - 1990
- Eric Williams - 2002
- Chris Paul - 2003
- Al-Farouq Aminu - 2010
- Hunter Sallis - 2021
ACC Coach of the Year:
- Murray Greason – 1956
- Bones McKinney – 1960, 1961
- Dave Odom – 1991, 1994, 1995
- Skip Prosser – 2003
- Steve Forbes – 2022
ACC Player of the Year:
- Dickie Hemric – 1954, 1955
- Len Chappell – 1961, 1962
- Charlie Davis – 1971
- Rod Griffin – 1977
- Rodney Rogers – 1993
- Tim Duncan – 1996, 1997
- Josh Howard – 2003
- Alondes Williams – 2022
ACC Rookie of the Year:
- Rodney Rogers – 1991
- Robert O'Kelley – 1998
- Chris Paul – 2004
ACC Most Improved Player of the Year
- John Collins – 2017
All-Americans
| Year | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | Dickie Hemric |
| 1955 | Dickie Hemric |
| 1957 | Jackie Murdock |
| 1961 | Len Chappell |
| 1962 | Len Chappell |
| 1971 | Charlie Davis |
| 1977 | Skip Brown, Rod Griffin |
| 1978 | Rod Griffin |
| 1981 | Frank Johnson |
| 1993 | Rodney Rogers |
| 1995 | Randolph Childress, Tim Duncan |
| 1996 | Tim Duncan |
| 1997 | Tim Duncan |
| 2003 | Josh Howard[32] |
| 2005 | Chris Paul[33] |
| 2009 | Jeff Teague[34] |
| 2010 | Al-Farouq Aminu[35] |
All-ACC players
- The players are all first team All-ACC, unless otherwise noted
| Year | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 1954 | Dickie Hemric, Lowell Davis* |
| 1955 | Dickie Hemric, Lowell Davis* |
| 1956 | Lowell Davis, Jackie Murdock* |
| 1957 | Jackie Murdock, Jack Williams, Ernie Wiggins* |
| 1958 | Dave Budd* |
| 1960 | Len Chappell, Dave Budd*, Billy Packer* |
| 1961 | Len Chappell, Billy Packer |
| 1962 | Len Chappell, Dave Wiedeman*, |
| 1963 | Dave Wiedeman |
| 1964 | Frank Christie, Butch Hassell*, Ronny Watts* |
| 1965 | Bob Leonard, Ronny Watts* |
| 1966 | Bob Leonard, Paul Long* |
| 1967 | Paul Long |
| 1969 | Charlie Davis |
| 1970 | Charlie Davis |
| 1971 | Charlie Davis |
| 1973 | Tony Byers* |
| 1974 | Tony Byers* |
| 1975 | Skip Brown |
| 1976 | Skip Brown*, Rod Griffin* |
| 1977 | Skip Brown, Rod Griffin |
| 1978 | Rod Griffin, Frank Johnson* |
| 1979 | Frank Johnson* |
| 1981 | Frank Johnson |
| 1982 | Jim Johnstone* |
| 1984 | Kenny Green*, Anthony Teachey* |
| 1985 | Kenny Green* |
| 1987 | Tyrone Bogues |
| 1988 | Sam Ivy* |
| 1991 | Rodney Rogers* |
| 1992 | Rodney Rogers |
| 1993 | Rodney Rogers, Randolph Childress* |
| 1994 | Randolph Childress, Trelonnie Owens** |
| 1995 | Randolph Childress, Tim Duncan |
| 1996 | Tim Duncan |
| 1997 | Tim Duncan, Tony Rutland** |
| 1999 | Robert O'Kelley* |
| 2000 | Darius Songaila** |
| 2001 | Josh Howard* |
| 2002 | Darius Songaila*, Josh Howard** |
| 2003 | Josh Howard, Vytas Danelius* |
| 2004 | Justin Gray, Chris Paul** |
| 2005 | Chris Paul, Justin Gray*, Eric Williams* |
| 2006 | Justin Gray*, Eric Williams** |
| 2007 | Kyle Visser** |
| 2008 | James Johnson**[36] |
| 2009 | Jeff Teague*, James Johnson** |
| 2010 | Al-Farouq Aminu*, Ishmael Smith* |
| 2012 | C. J. Harris**[37] |
| 2013 | C. J. Harris**[38] |
| 2017 | John Collins[39] |
| 2022 | Alondes Williams, Jake LaRavia*[40] |
| 2023 | Tyree Appleby |
| 2024 | Hunter Sallis |
- (*) Denotes 2nd Team All-ACC
- (**) Denotes 3rd Team All-ACC
Demon Deacons in the Olympics
| Name | Year | City | Position | Country | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Songalia | 2000 | Sydney | Forward |  Lithuania |  |
| Tim Duncan | 2004 | Athens | Forward |  United States | |
| Chris Paul | 2008 | Beijing | Guard | United States |  |
| 2012 | London | | |||
| Al-Farouq Aminu | 2012 | London | Forward |  Nigeria |
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
NBA Champions
| Name | Team | Championships |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Duncan | San Antonio Spurs | 5[42] |
| Dickie Hemric | Boston Celtics | 1[43] |
| Ron Watts | Boston Celtics | 1 |
| Rusty LaRue | Chicago Bulls | 1 |
| Jeff Teague | Milwaukee Bucks | 1 |
| Ish Smith | Denver Nuggets | 1 |
Current NBA Players
- John Collins – Utah Jazz[44]
- Chris Paul – Golden State Warriors [45]
- Ish Smith – Charlotte Hornets[46]
- Jake LaRavia – Memphis Grizzlies
Current NBA G League Players
- Alondes Williams – Sioux Falls Skyforce
Current Non-NBA professional players
- Tyree Appleby - Limoges CSP of the LNB Pro A
- Brandon Childress - Hakro Merlins Crailsheim of the German Basketball Bundesliga
- Bryant Crawford - Hapoel Gilboa Galil (Israel)
- Ian DuBose - Caledonia Gladiators of the British Basketball League
- C. J. Harris (born 1991) - basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Jaylen Hoard (born 1999) - French-American player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Bobi Klintman - Cairns Taipans of the Australia National Basketball League (NBL)
- Codi Miller-McIntyre - Saski Baskonia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague
- Dinos Mitoglou - Panathinaikos Greece [47]
- Isaiah Mucius - BC Luleå of the Swedish Basketligan
- Devin Thomas – Ostioneros de Guaymas of the CIBACOPA
- Daivien Williamson -(born 2000) - Team FOG Naestved, Denmark
All-time leaders
Points
| Rank | Player[48] | Years | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dickie Hemric | 1951–55 | 2,587 |
| 2. | Randolph Childress | 1990–95 | 2,208 |
| 3. | Len Chappell | 1959–62 | 2,165 |
| 4. | Tim Duncan | 1993–97 | 2,117 |
| 5. | Skip Brown | 1973–77 | 2,034 |
| 6. | Rod Griffin | 1974–78 | 1,985 |
| 7. | Charlie Davis | 1968–71 | 1,970 |
| 8. | Justin Gray | 2002–06 | 1,946 |
| 9. | Robert O'Kelley | 1997–01 | 1,885 |
| 10. | Darius Songaila | 1998–02 | 1,859 |
| 11. | Josh Howard | 1999–03 | 1,765 |
| 12. | Frank Johnson | 1976–81 | 1,749 |
| 13. | Eric Williams | 2002–06 | 1,738 |
| 14. | Chris King | 1988–92 | 1,721 |
| 15. | Rodney Rogers | 1990–93 | 1,720 |
| 16. | Travis McKie | 2010–14 | 1,687 |
| 17. | Bob Leonard | 1963–66 | 1,637 |
| 18. | C. J. Harris | 2009–13 | 1,613 |
| 19. | Lefty Davis | 1952–56 | 1,564 |
| 20. | Sam Ivy | 1986–90 | 1,551 |
Rebounds
| Rank | Player[49] | Years | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dickie Hemric | 1951–55 | 1,802 |
| 2. | Tim Duncan | 1993–97 | 1,570 |
| 3. | Len Chappell | 1959–62 | 1,213 |
| 4. | Devin Thomas | 2012–16 | 1,061 |
| 5. | Rod Griffin | 1974–78 | 947 |
| 6. | Anthony Teachey | 1980–84 | 869 |
| 7. | Eric Williams | 2002–06 | 858 |
| 8. | Gil McGregor | 1968–71 | 850 |
| 9. | Josh Howard | 1999–03 | 836 |
| 10. | Ron Watts | 1962–65 | 833 |
| 11. | Travis McKie | 2010–14 | 816 |
| 12. | Darius Songaila | 1998–02 | 813 |
| 13. | Jack Williams | 1953–57 | 751 |
| 14. | Jamaal Levy | 2001–05 | 743 |
| 15. | Rafael Vidaurreta | 1997–01 | 727 |
| 16. | Rodney Rogers | 1990–93 | 705 |
| 17. | Guy Morgan | 1978–82 | 703 |
| 18. | Sam Ivy | 1986–90 | 695 |
| 19. | Chris King | 1988–92 | 690 |
| 20. | Dave Budd | 1957–60 | 682 |
Assists
| Rank | Player[50] | Years | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Muggsy Bogues | 1983–87 | 781 |
| 2. | Ish Smith | 2006–10 | 612 |
| 3. | Skip Brown | 1973–77 | 579 |
| 4. | Derrick McQueen | 1988–92 | 575 |
| 5. | Danny Young | 1980–84 | 493[51] |
| 6. | Randolph Childress | 1990–95 | 472[52] |
| 7. | Bryant Crawford | 2015–18 | 467[53] |
| 8. | Frank Johnson | 1976–81 | 460[54] |
| 9. | Brandon Childress | 2016–20 | 443[55] |
| 10. | Codi Miller-McIntyre | 2012–16 | 441[56] |
Steals
| Rank | Player[57] | Years | Steals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Muggsy Bogues | 1983–87 | 275 |
| 2. | Josh Howard | 1999–03 | 215 |
| 3. | Frank Johnson | 1976–81 | 204 |
| 4. | Skip Brown | 1973–77 | 195 |
| 5. | Danny Young | 1980–84 | 194 |
| 6. | Randolph Childress | 1990–95 | 180 |
| 7. | Chris Paul | 2003–05 | 160 |
| 8. | Ish Smith | 2006–10 | 153 |
| 9. | Bryant Crawford | 2015–18 | 149 |
| 10. | Rodney Rogers | 1990–93 | 146 |
Blocks
| Rank | Player[57] | Years | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tim Duncan | 1993–97 | 481 |
| 2. | Anthony Teachey | 1980–84 | 203 |
| 3. | Larry Harrison | 1975–79 | 188 |
| 4. | Guy Morgan | 1978–82 | 182 |
| 5. | Ty Walker | 2008–12 | 144 |
| 5. | Devin Thomas | 2012–16 | 144 |
| 7. | Josh Howard | 1999–03 | 143 |
| 8. | Antwan Scott | 1998–02 | 140 |
| 9. | Kyle Visser | 2003–07 | 116 |
| 10. | Chas McFarland | 2006–10 | 114 |
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