RAGIN' CAJUNS
First team
Dwight "Bo" Lamar (1969-73)
The University of Louisiana's all-time scoring leader with 3,493 points, Lamar twice led the nation in scoring at 36.0 in 1970-71 and 36.3 in 1971-72 and finished with 31.2 points per game for his career - air-mailing long-range shots before the advent of the 3-point field goal. He also ranks fourth in UL career assists with 520. The Cajuns won 90 games in his four years. His No. 10 jersey was retired by UL.
Andrew Toney (1976-80)
Personally revitalized Ragin' Cajun fortunes after the school's return from the abyss of NCAA probation, scoring 2,526 points and averaging 23.6 points per game. Toney, who finished his degree in 3 1/2 years and was in graduate school his final semester at UL, led the Cajuns to a Southland Conference title in 1977 and the NIT quarterfinals in 1980. Toney's No. 24 jersey is among three retired by the men's program.
Roy Ebron (1970-73)
The best combination scorer and rebounder in Cajun history, the 6-foot-9 Ebron averaged 19.4 points and 12.2 rebounds in his UL career and remains the career rebound leader with 1,064 caroms. The Cajuns were ranked in the nation's Top 10 and reached NCAA Tournament play behind Ebron and Lamar.
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Bruce Brown
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