Harold Miner (2015) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Harold Miner

Induction:
2015
Class:
1992

Guard Harold Miner, USC’s career scoring leader known as “Baby Jordan,” was one of the most exciting players in college men’s basketball history, whether nailing an impossible 3-pointer or slamming down a high-flying dunk. His 1992 junior season (when he averaged a school-record 26.3 points per game) was filled with honors: Sports Illustrated National Player of the Year, All-American first team, Pac-10 Player of the Year. He helped USC to a pair of NCAA tournament appearances (1991-92). Not only did Miner set the school’s all-time scoring record (2,048 points), the three-time All-Pac-12 honoree (1990-91-92) became USC’s career leader in scoring average (23.5), free throws (490) and free throw percentage (.814). A first round pick in the 1992 NBA Draft (USC’s first since 1979), he played four seasons with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. He twice won the NBA Slam Dunk championship. He was inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor in 2011 and was named to the Pac-12 All-Century Team in 2016. He had his jersey retired by USC in 2012. He became a real estate investor and personal trainer.