Outlaw, Swoopes To Be Honored At Texan Dome December 6

November 18, 2008

LEVELLAND, Texas – Former South Plains College basketball player Charles “Bo” Outlaw will be at the Texan Dome for the Texans’ game against Odessa College on December 6, 2008.  At halftime, Outlaw will be enshrined into the WJCAC and Texan Hall of Fames. 

Bo Outlaw was a standout player for the Texans from 1989-1991, and led South Plains College to a 32-1 record in the 1990-1991 season, and was awarded with All American honors for that season before transferring to the University of Houston to complete his collegiate eligibility. 

Undrafted out of college, Outlaw played in the CBA before being picked up by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1993, the first of a fantastic 15-year NBA career.  In 1997, Outlaw began his first season with the Orlando Magic.  The 1997-1998 season may very well be Outlaw’s finest, as he played in all 82 regular season games, averaging 36 minutes per contest, 9.5 points-per-game, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.2 blocked shots.

Known as the ‘hustler,’ the Magic implemented the ‘Bo Hustle Award’ for employees who exemplify Bo’s characteristics.  Bo retired from Orlando in 2008, and is now the Director of Community Relations for the Orlando Magic.

Also being honored during halftime is former South Plains College Lady Texan Sheryl Swoopes.  From 1989-1991, Swoopes helped the Lady Texans to 52 victories, and in 1990 she led South Plains to the NJCAA Region V championship and a sixth place finish at the NJCAA national tournament. 

After South Plains College Swoopes went on to help the Texas Tech Red Raiders win the NCAA National Championship in 1993, then led the Houston Comets to four straight WNBA championships from 1997-2000.  Swoopes has also earned three Olympic gold medals, helping the United States team to titles in 1996, 2000, and 2004.