Eric Sudlow (Basketball)

Eric Sudlow (Basketball) – In today’s vernacular, Eric Sudlow was “position-less”. At 6-7, he could and did play all five positions during his career so as to create match-up problems for the opposing coaching staff. Following his transfer to Kentucky Christian, Sudlow became the focal point of every defense the Knights faced … and with good reason. In just three seasons, he produced 1,500+ points, 1,000+ rebounds, and over 500 assists. His outstanding contributions as a player helped produce three final four appearances and two NCCAA II National Championships. He was a three-time NCCAA II 1^st Team All-American and All-Tournament selection while taking the tournament MVP award in 1991. Sudlow was also honored as the 1991 Maravich Award recipient which was given to the National Player of the Year. For most people, this would be enough athletic accomplishment for a lifetime but not so for Mr. Sudlow as he was destined to coach the Knights for one season … a season that ended with a National Championship and “Coach” Sudlow being named the All-Tournament coach. Two titles as a player and one as the head coach, not bad!