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.