Gary Bradds

Gary Lee "Tex" Bradds (July 26, 1942 in – July 15, 1983) was an American basketball player. He attended Greeneview High School where he once scored 61 points in a game (12/08/1959 versus Mt. Sterling). The school's gym is named in his honor.

College

Bradds enrolled at University of Kentucky but transferred after two days.

He played collegiately for the Ohio State University. Was National Player of the Year and winner of the Adolph Rupp Trophy in 1964. Teammates included Jerry Lucas, John Havlicek, Bobby Knight, Mel Nowell, and Don DeVoe. Averaged 28.0 points and 13.0 rebounds as a junior, after replacing Jerry Lucas. Averaged 30.6 points and 13.4 rebounds as a senior. Had six consecutive 40 point games his senior year, including a school record 49 against Illinois (2/10/64). During the streak, Bradds averaged 44.3 points and scored 46% of Ohio State's points. Streak ended against Iowa with Bradds scoring 30 points. Member of 2 Big Ten Championship teams, 1963-64. Was member of the 1963 Pan American Games, winning a gold medal. Pan Am team included Willis Reed and Lucious Jackson. Was captain of the team in 1964. His #35 has been retired at Ohio State (1/27/2001). Is a member of their Hall of Fame (inducted in 1978). Also, member of the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. Scored 15 points in the National Title game in 1962, leading team. Jerry Lucas once claimed that Bradds was the best player he played against all season "in practice". His 735 points in 1964 are second highest season total in school's history. Was Ohio States MVP in 1963 and 1964. Was Big Ten MVP in 1963 and 1964. Was All American in 1963 and 1964. Team's record while at Ohio State was 62-14. Averaged 20.7 points and 9.5 rebounds while shooting .535% from the field in 74 games at Ohio State. His 1,530 points and 706 rebounds still rank in the school's top ten of all time.