RON HARPER

Ron played for the University of Miami, was an 18 year professional and earned 5 NBA Championship rings. Ron is the second leading scorer in Mid-American Conference history. He played at Miami from 1983-1986 and became the first player in Miami history to have his jersey retired. He was selected as MAC Player of the Year in both the 1985 and 1986 seasons. With 2,377 career points and 1,119 rebounds, he became the first player in league history to top 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

The high flying Harper was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the 1986 draft (eighth overall pick). After 3 ½ years with the Cavs, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, where he spent 3 ½ seasons before signing a free agent contract with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he won three NBA Championships (1996-1998). In 1999, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped them win two NBA Championships (2000 and 2001). Currently he is an assistant coach for the NBA Detroit Pistons.