Plagued by injuries at UK and the NBA, Sam Bowie has always been overshadowed by his draft placement. The 7-foot-1 center was seen by many as a franchise player when he was selected by Portland with the second overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, just ahead of Michael Jordan. Sadly, injuries limited his success.

• Sam Bowie
• Charles Barkley
• Hakeem Olajuwon
• Patrick Ewing
• John Thompson
• Kyle Macy
• Joe B. Hall
• Ralph Sampson