Old Dominion University has a proud tradition of developing elite basketball players who successfully advanced from the collegiate ranks in Norfolk to compete in the National Basketball Association. Among the most notable professional alumni are standout NBA players such as Kent Bazemore, whose jersey number was retired by the program, Chris Gatling, Kenny Gattison, and Cal Bowdler. These exceptional athletes demonstrated extraordinary skill and competitive toughness, carrying the Monarch legacy onto the professional basketball stage.