Nineteen years old, tall enough to be an NBA guard, and his mother still wouldn't let him drive or go out with strangers until she interviewed them.

Maurice Cheeks is a former NBA guard (1978-93).

Kevin Porter is a former NBA guard (1972-81, 82-83).

(Defense was never a Gervin strong suit, though he later became the first NBA guard to block 100 shots in a season.)

Craig Hodges is a former NBA guard (1982-92) and collegiate coach.

Carl Nicks (basketball) (born 1958), is a retired NBA guard.

Shannon Brown (Class of 2003) is an NBA guard (2006-present).

Reggie Jordan was an NBA guard (1993-2000), playing most of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It is named after the retired NBA guard Derek Harper,.

Lloyd Walton is a former NBA guard (1977-81), playing most of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks.