Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Jim Hartbarger - Coach - (1969-75)
Served as WCU head basketball coach for five and a half seasons, capturing two NAIA District 6 regular-season titles and one tournament championship. His team advanced to the 1972 NAIA Championship Tournament. His teams set school records for points scored in a game and most field goals in a game, longest winning streak, most points in a season, most 100 point games and best field goal percentage. The 1970-71 team compiled a record 25-5 and a winning percentage of .833.