/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70357292/merlin_2243166.0.jpg)
Tom Chambers would be the ninth former College of Utah males’s basketball star to have his jersey hanging within the Huntsman Middle rafters, the varsity introduced Thursday.
Chambers can be honored on Feb. 5, simply two weeks after the late Wat Misaka has his jersey retired on Jan. 22. The Utes host Oregon on Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. MST.
“Within the large historical past of the Utah males’s basketball program, Tom Chambers holds a particular place for the accomplishments he achieved each as a member of this system and all through his All-Star profession within the NBA,” Utah athletic director Mark Harlan stated in an announcement.
“He has introduced distinction and constructive recognition to the College of Utah by main his group to 2 NCAA tournaments and attaining 4 NBA All-Star appearances over the course of his 16-year skilled profession. We're excited to have Tom and his household be part of us within the Huntsman Middle to commemorate his unbelievable achievements by displaying his jersey among the many greats in Utah Males’s Basketball historical past.”
The 6-foot-9 Chambers, who was born in Ogden, was a two-time All-Western Athletic Convention heart for Utah from 1977-81. He helped the Runnin’ Utes advance to the NCAA Match twice, together with reaching the Candy Sixteen in 1981.
“I’m really grateful and humbled that the U goes to honor me and my basketball profession by placing my jersey up within the Huntsman Middle,” Chambers stated in an announcement.
Chambers completed his Runnin’ Utes profession with 1,698 factors and 876 rebounds, which ranks ninth and tenth, respectively, in program historical past. He led Utah in scoring his ultimate three seasons, together with his senior yr, when Chambers helped the Utes earn a share of the WAC title whereas he averaged 18.6 factors and eight.7 rebounds per sport.
“I wish to thank this nice college, particularly Mark Harlan, for this changing into a actuality,” Chambers stated. “I've so many unforgettable reminiscences and those that I'll at all times cherish. My coaches, my pals, my prolonged household — made potential by the U. — and, after all, my terrific teammates. My household is loving this, as am I. Thanks and Go Utes!!”
Following his faculty profession, Chambers was chosen No. 8 general by the San Diego Clippers within the 1981 NBA draft. He performed 16 seasons as an influence ahead within the NBA, together with suiting up for the Utah Jazz from 1993-95, performed for the Phoenix Suns within the 1993 NBA Finals and was the 1987 NBA All-Star Sport MVP.
Chambers now works as a studio analyst with Suns TV on Bally Sports activities Arizona.