Everett Hurst

Everett Hurst

  • Class of:
    1973
  • Induction Class of:
    1981

On the track team for four years, competing in the discus, shot put, javelin, and high jump in addition to being a center on the basketball team from 1969-73.

Captain of the 1972-73 basketball squad, he received the J.S. Hackman Award in 1973.  Was also selected the Outstanding College Athlete of America for 1973.

Among the starting five when Roanoke won over ninety games including three conference championships, two conference tournaments, two NCAA Regional Championships, and the 1972 NCAA National Championship.