Having already earned inductions into the Michigan Sports and College Basketball Halls of Fame, former Wolverines coach John Beilein is inching ever closer to basketball immortality.
On Wednesday, Beilein became closer to taking his biggest leap yet, being named to the ballot of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Miami's Jim Larranaga has been nominated for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, per release.
Other coaches nominated include John Beilein, Gregg Popovich, & Stan Spirou.
Players nominated: Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade, & John Williamson.