Written by Courtney Martinez at NCAA.org
Almost every family has its own unique set of family traditions. But unlike most, these families have made a name for themselves through winning conference titles and playing in the NCAA tournament. While there have been plenty of father-son and brother duos throughout the years, the five families below have a minimum of three members who have either played or coached college basketball.
Let’s take a closer look at five of the greatest family dynasties in college hoops history.
The Barry Family (Rick, Scooter, Jon, Brent, Drew and Canyon)
Rick Barry starred at Miami (Fla.) for three seasons and his number is just one of two to be retired by the Hurricanes. Barry led the NCAA in scoring his senior season with an average of 37.4 points per game and went on to have one of the most successful careers in the NBA.
Rick was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1987 and it seems he passed on his love of basketball to each of his sons. Scooter Barry was a member of the 1988 Kansas Jayhawks national championship team and scored a career-best 15 points in his team’s victory over Kansas State in the Elite Eight. Jon was an NBA first round selection out of Georgia Tech and is part of the Yellow Jackets’ 1,000 point club.
Rick’s third son Brent, known for his impressive dunks, lettered at Oregon State from 1992-95 and was named the team’s MVP twice. Drew followed in Jon’s footsteps to Georgia Tech and was a standout for the Yellow Jackets from 1992-96. He still holds the Georgia Tech career record with his 724 assists. The youngest son Canyon currently plays as a junior guard for the College of Charleston and even shoots his free throws in the same underhanded style as his father.
Between all members of the Barry Family, there are a total of three NBA titles and one NCAA championship.
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