Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Richard Barnett
Tennessee State University
About
Richard “Dick” Barnett was a Tennessee State University basketball star who led the Tigers to three consecutive national championships, then won two NBA titles with the New York Knicks. After basketball he earned a doctorate and taught, and he was inducted posthumously in 2025.
Accomplishments
- Tennessee State championship player and two-time NBA champion with the Knicks.
- Later earned a doctorate and worked in education.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2025 in Athletics.
Year of award
2025
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Athletics.