As part of Alumni Weekend at Roanoke College, the Maroon Club honored the history of its basketball program Friday night on campus. It's the 100 Years of Basketball Celebration, which recognized alumni who have had an impact on the sport at Roanoke.

The program featured guest speakers, including former players and coaches, and a documentary video of Maroons basketball over the years. It also featured our presentation of the women's and men's basketball all-decade teams and our 25-man All-Century Team. It was a great night that brought back so many to re-connect with the college. To purchase photos from the event, go to our Photo Gallery. All proceeds benefit the Maroon Club!

We had great coverage for the special event. Roanoke Times posted a wonderful article about the tradition of Roanoke College Basketball HERE.

WDBJ7 Sports covered the event for a segment on the news that night HERE.

Below are the lists for each All-Decade Team and the All-Century Team:
All-Century Team
Team of the 2000's
Team of the 1990's
Team of the 1980's
Team of the 1970's
Team of the 1940's, 1950's, 1960's
Team of the 1930's and Pre-Modern Era Team


One of the storied programs in the history of men's collegiate basketball, Roanoke College ranks among the top-20 programs to win 1,300 games. The program's 21 post-season appearances and 22 conference titles are unprecedented. Roanoke had two national semi-finalist finishes 1939 (NIT) and 1983 (NCAA) and an undefeated season in 1916 (9-0). The Maroons claimed the NCAA College Division national title in 1972. The program boasts 14 consensus All-Americans, nearly 100 all-conference selections and 34 1,000-point scorers.

The women's program boasts 13 ODAC titles and 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, all under coaching legend Susan Dunagan, who has been with the program for 32 years. This program has produced 15 All-Americans, eight ODAC Players of the Year and 17 20-win seasons. Lynn Agee led the women to a series of firsts during her three years at Roanoke College. That included a first national ranking (#16), 20-win season (21-6 in 1981), a Virginia State Championship and AAIW National Tournament appearance (1981). Her predecessor, Jean Beamer, led the Maroons to a 1974 Virginia State Championship.

During the event, there were over 300 people in attendance which included Maroon Club members, Roanoke College faculty/staff, former coaches, players and friends of the program. For all those associated with the program over the years, it was a special night to commemorate a century of Maroons Basketball.

This night wouldn't have been so special if it weren't for the support of our sponsors. Fast Signs of Salem donated the signs for the events and Red Velocity Inc. for the tribute video to 100 Years of Roanoke College Basketball. Also, our dining services department was instrumental in providing a great atmosphere with great food and beverages. Scott Flooring donated the hardwood for the commemorative plaques for the all-decade and all-century recipients.

But most of all, it wouldn't have been possible without the support of our Maroon Club members. It's our loyal members who have through their generosity provided us with the opportunity to have such a wonderful turnout! To learn more about the Maroon Club, CLICK HERE. To join the Maroon Club, CLICK HERE. To be a fan of our Maroon Athletics Facebook page, CLICK HERE.

The list of speakers for the evening:
Dr. Paul Capp '52 - Capp was a two-time All-Mason-Dixon Conference selection and Virginia All-Star at Roanoke College. He played for Buddy Hackman all four years on both the basketball and baseball teams, where he was an all-conference selection on the diamond as well. Capp, who now resides in Arizona, currently serves on the Roanoke College Board of Trustees.

Danny Monk '64 - Monk played all four years for Buddy Hackman (1960-64) as a member of the “Hackman Feisty Five.” He was a three-year starter and led the Maroons to back-to-back winning seasons over his final two years at RC. He served in athletic administration roles at Furman, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.

Frankie Allen '71 - Allen was a three-time All-American for the Maroons, playing under Charlie Moir from 1967-71. He was a part of two NCAA Tournament teams who also won the Mason-Dixon Conference Championship. He still holds the Virginia State scoring and rebounding records and later this month will be only the second player from RC inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He has been a division I head coach at Virginia Tech, Tennessee State, Howard and currently at Maryland-Eastern Shore.

Jay Piccola '74 - Piccola was a three-time All-American for the Maroons and was the programs' only NBA and ABA draftee. He was a member of the 1972 National Championship team and back-to-back Mason-Dixon Conference Championship teams who also advanced to the NCAAA Tournament “Elite 8.” He currently serves as the CEO of PUMA of North America.

Charlie Moir - Moir served as head coach at Roanoke College from 1967-73. He led the Maroons to the 1972 National Championship and back-to-back “Elite 8” appearances in 1972-73. Moir was named NABC National Coach of the Year in 1972 and coached three All-Americans during his career at Roanoke College. He went on to coach at Tulane and Virginia Tech until 1987.

Ed Green - Green has been a part of the Maroons coaching staff from 1975-89, serving as assistant coach for two seasons before taking the head coaching position in 1977. He was responsible for the remarkable turnaround and a smooth transition into NCAA Division III in the early 1980's. Green, a six-time NABC District Coach of the Year, led the Maroons to an unprecedented seven-straight ODAC Championships and eight NCAA Tournament appearances.

Page Moir - Moir has been involved with Roanoke College basketball since he was a kid. He was 12 years old when the Maroons won the National Championship in 1972. He was on Ed Green's staff in 1987-88 before taking over as head coach in 1989. He has been with the program for 25 years and has led the Maroons to six NCAA Tournaments and three ODAC Championships. The 1994 ODAC Coach of the Year is both Roanoke College and ODAC career wins leader.

Susan Dunagan - Dunagan has continued to build on what Lynn Agee was starting in the late 1970's and turned it into a women's basketball dynasty. In just two seasons, she led the women to the 1983 ODAC Championship and the first of 17 20-win seasons. Dunagan would go on to win 13 ODAC Championships, including five-straight from 1991-95. She also led the Maroons to nine-straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 1990-98. Dunagan is a nine-time ODAC Coach of the Year, both Roanoke College and ODAC Career wins leader, and is one win shy of becoming only the eighth coach in NCAA Div. III history to win 600 games.