The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on April 4 the star-studded class of 2020 that includes nine members who will forever be recognized for their impact on the game, including retired head coach Eddie Sutton.
Head coach Kelvin Sampson crossed paths with Sutton multiple times back in their days in Oklahoma.
“I think he’s one of the greatest coaches ever, and I mean that,” Sampson said in a phone interview. “I think one of Eddie’s greatest strengths was watching him adapt and adjust as the game evolved.”
He and Sutton had many battles between 1994 and 2006 when Sampson was the head coach at Oklahoma and Sutton was the leader at Oklahoma State.