Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Tommy Lavelle - Men's Basketball - (1961-64)
Named NAIA All American in 1963, leading the Catamounts to the national championship game and an overall record of 28-7. He finished the season ranked 4th nationally in rebounding while leading the conference and district. He led the Carolina's Conference in rebounding three times. During his three seasons at WCU, the Catamounts posted a combined record of 69-21 with three 20 win seasons, two conference titles and one district championship. He was also a member of the 1963 USA Summer All-Star team that toured South America.
