Hall of Fame
Coach Dick Bennett led the men's basketball team from 1985-1995, putting the Phoenix in the national spotlight with three NCAA Division I tournament appearances, in addition to the only second round appearance in program history after beating California in 1994. Bennett created a brand for Green Bay Basketball in the 80s and 90s, locking teams down defensively, leading the nation in defensive field goal percentage (37.4) in 1993-1994. His leadership on the court solidified Green Bay's place in the D1 field and off the court helped grow the fan base to new levels at a packed Brown County Arena. After Green Bay, Bennett continued to bring UW-Green Bay back into the national spotlight as he went on to enjoy success at Wisconsin, competing in a Final Four appearance in 2000. Bennett is recognized as one of the greatest coaches in the history of college basketball, and his work at Green Bay laid the foundation for the success of the program to this day.
