He also played basketball as a freshman, lining up alongside future NBA great Walt Frazier.

At Gonzaga, one of Howland's duties was to guard future NBA all-star John Stockton in practice.

Del Harris, future NBA Coach, was the Dale Golden Aces Head Coach during the 1961-62 and 1962-63 seasons.

The team enjoyed their greatest season in 1957 when they advanced to the state championship game, falling to Middletown High School, which was led by future NBA great Jerry Lucas.

Noble Jorgensen, (future NBA center)

The team also added future NBA all-star Don Ohl as a sophomore.

Lafayette basketball re-emerged as a power in the late 1960s under Hal Wissel, a future NBA and Division II national championship coach.

He recorded 7 points and 6 assists with only one turnover, playing against future NBA super star , MVP Derrick Rose.

There he played with his twin brother, Brook Lopez, as well as future NBA forward, Quincy Pondexter.

Love, a future NBA all-star, was cut by coach Jack McMahon.