Indiana basketball legend and Hall of Famer George McGinnis died Thursday at age 73.
McGinnis played one season at Indiana before a career in the ABA and NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets. He was inducted to the Indiana Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this year.
IU Athletics released the following on McGinnis shortly after his passing:
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana men’s basketball program is saddened by the loss of Indiana University Athletics Hall of Famer George McGinnis (1950-2023). He was 73 years old.
“I loved George McGinnis,” Indiana men’s basketball head coach Mike Woodson said.