Wilt
Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain's career averages of 29.9 points and 18.9 rebounds per game are easily the best in Jayhawk history and rank among the tops in the NCAA record books. In his varsity debut, Chamberlain turned in a dominating performance, scoring a career-high 52 points and grabbing 31 rebounds. The 52 points scored by Chamberlain still stands as a KU record. He was twice named a consensus first-team All-American and All-Big Seven member. Chamberlain became the third Kansas player since 1952 to win the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. Chamberlain's average of 30.1 points per game in 1958 is the highest in Kansas history. He became the first NBA player to ever win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same season. During the 1962 season, Chamberlain recorded his 100-point game. Chamberlain, who passed away on Oct. 12, 1999, was on hand Jan. 17, 1998 to see his jersey officially retired.

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Basketball (Men's) 1957
Track & Field (Men's) 1957
Basketball (Men's) 1958
Track & Field (Men's) 1958

All-American
1957 - Basketball (Men's)
1958 - Basketball (Men's)

Conference Champion
1957 - Basketball (Men's)
1957 - Track & Field (Men's)
1958 - Track & Field (Men's)

All-Conference
1957 - Basketball (Men's)
1958 - Basketball (Men's)

National Hall of Fame
1978 - Basketball (Men's)

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