April DeCoste, Court Volleyball

One of the most dominant setters in Georgia State volleyball history, DeCoste established a standard of excellence that remains unmatched more than two decades later.

DeCoste became just the second player in NCAA volleyball history to record 5,000 career assists strictly in the "30-point era," finishing her career with 5,339 assists,  a Georgia State record by more than 1,000. She also still ranks second in program history in assists per set at 11.22 and holds the school's single-season records for assists (1,508 in 2003) and assists per set (11.87), while her 1,411 assists in 2002 remain the second-most in a season. She owns four of the top eight assists-per-set seasons in Georgia State history and also holds the program record for assists in a three-game match with 55 against VCU in 2003.

Her production was matched by her durability and all-around play. She finished with more than 5,000 assists and 1,000 digs (1,092), appeared in 476 sets, still the seventh-most in school history, and played in 135 matches, the fourth-most ever by a Panther.

DeCoste earned ASUN Freshman of the Year honors in 2001 and went on to be named ASUN Player of the Week on Sept. 22, 2003. She was selected to the ASUN All-Conference second team in both 2003 and 2004 and was named to the 2004 ASUN All-Tournament Team after recording a triple-double in the quarterfinal round.

During her four-year career, Georgia State enjoyed sustained success. The 2001 team went 24-9 overall and 9-1 in conference play to earn a share of the regular-season championship. The Panthers followed with a 25-14 record in 2002 and a 27-8 mark in 2003, finishing second in the league at 9-1. Georgia State posted a combined 90-49 record during her career, a .647 winning percentage.

After graduating from Georgia State, she completed her MBA at West Virginia Wesleyan and transitioned into coaching. She served as the head volleyball coach at Wesleyan, where she was named conference coach of the year in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference after leading her team to a 25-11 overall record and a 16-2 mark in league play. She has most recently continued her impact on the sport as a successful club volleyball coach in Missouri.

Patechia Hartman, Women's Basketball

One of the most accomplished players in Georgia State women's basketball history, Hartman left a lasting legacy as both a dominant on-court performer and a trailblazer for the program at the professional and coaching levels.

Hartman's No. 3 jersey was retired in 2006, cementing her place among the greatest to ever wear a Panthers uniform. A two-time Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005, she was also a two-time first-team all-conference selection and a three-time A-Sun All-Tournament Team honoree. Over her career, she earned eight Atlantic Sun Player of the Week awards and led Georgia State in scoring in back-to-back seasons in 2003-04 and 2004-05.

She was a key contributor on Georgia State teams that won consecutive Atlantic Sun Conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2001-02 and 2002-03, helping elevate the program to national visibility. In 2002, she set the school's single-game record with eight steals against Jacksonville, a mark that stood for years.

Statistically, Hartman remains one of the most versatile players in program history. She ranks in the top five at Georgia State in points (1,514), assists (444) and steals (227) and is the only player in school history to surpass 1,500 points, 400 assists and 200 steals. She also holds top-10 rankings in eight career categories, including scoring, field goals, 3-pointers, free throws, free throw percentage, assists, steals and games played.

A native of Atlanta, Hartman earned her degree in sociology from Georgia State in 2006 before embarking on a 12-year professional basketball career. She played in multiple domestic and international leagues, including stints overseas in Iceland, Hungary, Taiwan and the Dominican Republic. In the United States, she was the first pick in the 2011 Women's Universal Basketball Association draft and went on to be named league MVP in 2011 and first-team all-league in 2012-13. She also represented the United States as a member of the national team at the 2013 William Jones Cup.

Following her playing career, she transitioned into coaching and returned to her alma mater. Now in her second season as an assistant coach at Georgia State, Hartman previously served three seasons as the head coach at McDonough High School, spent two seasons as the head coach at Atlanta Metropolitan College from 2010-12 and held assistant coaching roles at Henry County High School, Westlake High School and Tri-Cities High School, her alma mater.

R.J. Hunter, Men's Basketball

One of the most decorated and impactful players in program history, Hunter built a legacy defined by scoring excellence, late-game poise and sustained national recognition.

A two-time AP All-America honorable mention (2014, 2015), he was named Sun Belt Player of the Year in both 2014 and 2015, becoming one of the league's most dominant players over a two-season span. He was also a two-time All-Sun Belt First-Team selection, a two-time NABC All-District 24 First-Team honoree and a two-time finalist for the Lou Henson Award, presented annually to the nation's top mid-major player.

Hunter arrived on campus with immediate impact, earning 2013 CAA Rookie of the Year honors, a spot on the All-CAA First Team and selection to the Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team. He was also a six-time CAA Rookie of the Week and the Lou Henson National Player of the Week on Feb. 4, 2013.

By the time his career concluded, he had rewritten the Georgia State record book. He remains the school's all-time leader in points (1,819), free throws made (448), free throw percentage (.853), 3-pointers made (253), 3-point attempts (715) and field goal attempts (1,321). His 688 points during the 2014-15 season still stand as a single-season program record, and his 100 made 3-pointers in 2013-14 remain the school's top mark.

A two-year team captain in 2013-14 and 2014-15, he led Georgia State through its most successful era, earning Sun Belt Male Athlete of the Year honors in 2014 and Atlanta Tipoff Club Georgia College Player of the Year recognition that same season. He was also a preseason All-Sun Belt First-Team selection in both 2013-14 and 2014-15, and the league's preseason Player of the Year entering 2014-15.

During his historic senior campaign, he averaged a career-high 19.7 points per game, ranking 20th nationally and first in the Sun Belt, while his 688 total points ranked 11th in the NCAA. He added 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game while shooting 87.8 percent from the free throw line, which ranked 18th nationally. His 2.17 steals per game ranked 17th in the country, and he was among the NCAA's top 25 in total minutes played and minutes per game.

That season was defined by some of the most memorable moments in Georgia State history. In the NCAA tournament, with No. 14-seed Georgia State trailing No. 3-seed Baylor by 12 points with 2:53 remaining, he scored 12 of the Panthers' final 13 points, capped by a 30-foot 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left to secure one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. The shot was named No. 2 in the NCAA's top 10 moments of the tournament and was featured in "One Shining Moment."

He followed with 20 points, four rebounds and five assists against No. 6-seed Xavier in the third round. In league play, he scored 35 points in the regular-season finale against Georgia Southern to clinch a second consecutive Sun Belt regular-season title and posted 32 points and a conference-record eight steals in the Sun Belt tournament semifinals. He sealed the conference championship with game-winning free throws against Georgia Southern to send Georgia State back to the NCAA tournament.

His career included multiple signature performances, including a season-high 37 points against Troy, 32 points with seven 3-pointers at UT Arlington and a 46-minute effort in a double-overtime game at Texas State. He was named Sun Belt Player of the Week seven times across two seasons and was also a nominee for the NABC Good Works Team.

Ulrick John, Football

A foundational figure in Georgia State football history, John helped build the program from its earliest days and went on to become one of its most accomplished professional alumni.

A member of Georgia State's inaugural football team, John was a four-year letterwinner and two-year starter who played a key role along the Panthers' offensive line during the program's formative years. A native of Hinesville, Ga., he signed with Georgia State as part of the 2010 recruiting class and earned playing time as a true freshman, immediately establishing himself as a versatile and reliable lineman.

As a sophomore in 2011, John started four games at three different positions, including left tackle, center and left guard. He eventually settled in at left tackle, where he started 25 games over his career, anchoring the offensive front as Georgia State transitioned into the Sun Belt Conference.

In 2013, the Panthers' first season in the league, John earned honorable mention All-Sun Belt Conference honors, becoming one of the program's first players to receive all-conference recognition. His final collegiate game also provided one of the more memorable moments of his career, when he recorded a five-yard reception on a tackle-eligible play against South Alabama.

Following his collegiate career, John became the second Georgia State player selected in the NFL Draft when the Indianapolis Colts took him in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He went on to enjoy a five-year NFL career, spending time with five different franchises and establishing himself as a dependable offensive lineman at the professional level.

His career reached its pinnacle when he earned a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots, who defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 3, 2019. He remains the only former Georgia State player to win a Super Bowl championship.

After his professional playing career, he returned to Georgia State to complete his degree, graduating in 2023. 

Dr. Etty Griffin, Contributor/ Medical Director

Dr. Etty Griffin, a true champion of Georgia State University Athletics, served as the Medical Director for GSU Athletics from 1982 to 2018, leaving an indelible mark on both the program and the student-athletes she cared for. Renowned for her selfless dedication, Dr. Griffin was not only a medical professional but also a fierce advocate for the well-being of Georgia State's athletes, coaches and staff.

Throughout her 36-year tenure, Dr. Griffin was known for her unwavering commitment to the athletic department, frequently going above and beyond the call of duty. Her availability was unparalleled, always just a phone call away, 24/7, for both the training staff and athletic administration. Whether it was tending to injuries, offering guidance or simply being there for the athletes, Dr. Griffin consistently put their needs above her own.

Her dedication to GSU Athletics extended beyond the clinic. Understanding the sacrifices many student-athletes make, Dr. Griffin made a point to align her personal life with the demands of the teams, often scheduling her family time around tournament schedules to ensure she could be present for the athletes when they needed her most. She frequently traveled on her own dime to save operational budgets, a testament to her unflagging commitment to the program's success and financial health.

Even after retiring from her official role in 2018, Dr. Griffin continued to offer her medical expertise and support to Georgia State Athletics, treating administrators and former athletes, often at no cost. Her generosity didn't stop there; Dr. Griffin donated thousands of dollars to the athletics program and served on the GSU Athletic Board for over 16 years. Her financial contributions, alongside her immense time and energy, helped shape the program into what it is today.

Her influence reached beyond Georgia State, as she served on various national boards and committees, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). She was also the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Sports Medicine Person of the Year award and the President's Challenge Award. These honors reflected her leadership and impact on the field of sports medicine.

However, of all her accomplishments—both personal and professional—Dr. Griffin has always emphasized that her time with Georgia State Athletics was the most meaningful. The relationships she built with the athletes, coaches, and staff over nearly four decades remain her greatest source of pride, as she witnessed the growth and success of countless individuals both on and off the field.

Cathy Mant, Women's Golf Head Coach

Cathy Mant served as the first-ever full-time head coach for the women's golf team at Georgia State University from 2000 to 2019. Over two decades, Mant transformed the program, building a national presence and guiding the team to six NCAA Regional berths—the most for any GSU coach in any sport. Her tenure also included five conference championships and numerous accolades, including six Conference Coach-of-the-Year honors. Mant produced 22 individual medalists and led the team to a school-record ninth-place finish at the 2009 NCAA Regional.

In addition to her coaching success at GSU, Mant was a standout player in her own right. She won the 1970 NCAA individual national championship at Arizona State and later competed on the LPGA Tour, where she achieved a top finish of third place and played in 10 US Women's Opens.

Corrie Roberts, Softball

A four-time All-Conference honoree, Corrie Roberts is one of the most accomplished players in Georgia State softball history. During her career, Roberts set numerous school records, including career hits (271), doubles (68), and stolen bases (62). She also ranked first in runs scored (151) and career RBI (155) at the time of her graduation, records that still stand among the best in program history.

Roberts was an integral part of Georgia State's success on the field, leading the team in multiple categories throughout her career and playing on four winning seasons. A standout shortstop, Roberts also earned a place on the ASUN All-Decade Team, cementing her legacy as one of the best to ever wear the GSU uniform.

Jean-Michel Rochon-Salvas, Baseball

Jean-Michel Rochon-Salvas was a standout performer for the Georgia State baseball team from 2005 to 2008. A two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District selection and the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Baseball Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2007 and 2008, Rochon-Salvas excelled both on the field and in the classroom.

Rochon-Salvas finished his career as Georgia State's all-time leader in hits (267) and runs scored (165) and remains ranked among the top in several other career categories. His career batting average of .339 and his leadership on the field helped solidify his place as one of the top players in the history of GSU baseball.

Chandra Yorgason, Women's Soccer

Chandra Yorgason was a dynamic force for Georgia State women's soccer during one of the program's most successful periods. As a leader on the 1997 and 1998 teams, Yorgason helped guide the Panthers to their two best seasons in school history. The 1997 team, in just its fourth season, set a school record with 18 wins and earned an NCAA Play-In berth, where they narrowly lost in overtime to a ranked Cincinnati squad.
A three-time All-TAAC selection, Yorgason finished her career ranked second in Georgia State history in points (117) and goals (47). She remains among the top players in program history in several categories, including game-winning goals (12). Yorgason's exceptional play and leadership were critical to Georgia State's success during her career.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on Georgia State Athletics and continue to inspire future generations of student-athletes.

Nick Arbuckle, Football

Arbuckle was a two-time all-conference quarterback who led the Georgia State football team to its first bowl game with a berth in the AutoNation Cure Bowl in 2015, just the program's sixth year of existence.
 
He was the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in 2015, when he set the league record with 4,368 yards passing as well as GSU records that still stand for season completions (307), touchdown passes (28), total offense (4,273) and touchdown responsibility 34).
 
Arbuckle is still the Panthers' career passing yards with 7,651 yards in just 25 games, while ranking  second with 51 TD passes.
 
Arbuckle now plays professionally in the Canadian Football League.

Victor Valente, Men's Tennis

Valente is the most decorated men's tennis player in program history as a six-time All-Conference selection and GSU's all-time leader in singles wins with 79.
 
Valente led Georgia State to the 2013 NCAA Team Championships. He also earned selection to the NCAA individual championships in both singles and doubles and teamed with partner Lucas Santa Ana to earn the Panthers' first victory in NCAA play.
 
He was honored by the ITA as the Southeast Region Senior Player of the Year and the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Award winner in 2013, when set GSU season record with 28 overall singles  wins and 19 dual match victories. He achieved final national rankings of No. 66 in singles and No. 41 in doubles.
 
The native of Brazil was also a first-team Academic All-American and Georgia State's first recipient of the NCAA Elite 89 Award.

Scott Mora, Men's Soccer

Mora starred for the Georgia State men's soccer program as a four-time all-conference selection from 1998-2001, NCAA All-Region honoree and Conference Co-Player of the Year.
 
Mora amassed 16 career goals and 45 points. As a senior in 2000, he collected 11 goals and 27 points to lead the Panthers to the Conference title and an NCAA berth.
 
After graduating from Georgia State in 2001, he played professionally and later served as an assistant coach for the Panthers.

Casandra “San” Kegler Wiggins, Women's Basketball

An early standout for the Georgia State women's basketball program from 1988-93.
 
The two-time, first-team All-Conference selection led the team in scoring AND rebounding in three of her four seasons. She still ranks third in Georgia State history with 1,904 career points and fourth with 934 rebounds, and she also finished her career with the No. 5 field goal percentage in program history while playing in 115 games, including 105 starts, third most all-time.
 
After earning her degree in criminal justice, Wiggins has enjoyed a long career with the City of Atlanta Department of Corrections and is an active volunteer in the Atlanta community. 

Brandon Williams, Baseball

Williams is one of the most prolific hitters in Georgia State baseball annals.
 
Williams was a three-time all-conference selection, one of just four player in GSU who earned all-conference honors three times. In 2010, he was a first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honoree as he posted a .408 batting average for the second-best season average in program history.
 
A starter as a freshman on the Panthers' 2009 Conference Champion and NCAA Regional team, Brandon still ranks in the top three in Georgia State history in career hits, runs batted in, doubles and games played.

Jansen Button, Beach Volleyball

A member of Georgia State's inaugural beach volleyball team in 2013, Jansen Button helped the Panthers' fledgling program to back-to-back appearances in the national championships with the 2015 AVCA Championship and the 2016 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship.
 
In 2015, Button was named an All-American as she advanced to the quarterfinals of the AVCA Pairs Championship. The following year, she was a first-team all-conference selection in the CCSA.
 
Button teamed with Sara Olivova for 83 career victories, the GSU record for victories by a pair. The duo posted a 23-9 record in 2014, a 24-14 mark in 2015 and a 25-11 record in 2016.
 
Also a Dean's List student, the native of Menifee, Calif., earned her degree in 2016. Jansen Button John is married to former Georgia State football standout Ulrick John.

Robert Davis, Football

Georgia State football's all-time leading receiver, Robert Davis was the first three-time All-Sun Belt Conference player in GSU history and the first to receive first-team All-Sun Belt honors in two straight years.
 
The Warner Robins, Ga., native is the Panthers' career leader in receptions and receiving yards while ranking second in touchdown receptions, 100-yard games and all-purpose yards. He ranks in the Top Five in Sun Belt Conference history in career receptions and receiving yards.
 
Davis helped lead the Panthers to Georgia State's in 2015, just the program's sixth season of existence.
 
He was also a member of the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll and earned his degree in 2017.
 
The third Panther to be drafted by the NFL, Davis was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft and played three seasons in the league.

Charlotte Lorentzen, Women's Golf

Charlotte Lorentzen is one of the most successful golfers in Georgia State history who played in four consecutive NCAA Regionals and finished in the Top 20 three times from 2009 through 2012.
 
A two-time conference medalist, she was named Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year as a freshman and then CAA Golfer of the Year the next three seasons.
 
After winning five individual tournament titles, Lorentzen owns the top career scoring average in program history, and her career-low round was a school-record 64.
 
The native of Soroe, Denmark was also a three-time All-America Scholar.

Bob Reinhart, Men's Basketball Head Coach

Long-time men's basketball head coach Bob Reinhart was the first coach in any sport to lead Georgia State to the NCAA Tournament when he took the Panthers to the Big Dance in 1991.
 
He enjoyed a nine-year coaching career at Georgia State from 1985-1994, winning 107 games and helping to lay a foundation for the future success enjoyed by the program. He was responsible for the first back-to-back winning seasons in program history (1990-91 and 1991-92) and the school's first conference tournament championship.
 
In 1991, Reinhart led the fifth-seeded Panthers to three improbable wins to claim the TAAC tournament title and advance to the NCAA tournament. GSU defeated host Stetson 70-64 in the opening round and No. 1 seed UTSA 94-84 in the semifinals before capturing the tournament with an 80-60 win over Little Rock. That earned the first of the Georgia State program's six NCAA Tournament berths.
 
Also a member of the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame, Coach Reinhart was a highly successful head coach at Decatur High School, and he also enjoyed a long career as an assistant coach and scout in the NBA.
 

J.J. Grey, Men's Golf

One of the most accomplished student-athletes in program history, J.J. Grey made a splash from the first day he walked on campus winning the first two events of his career. During his career he became the first golfer to earn four All-Sun Belt First Team honors, was recognized as a PING All-American in 2013, earned PING Freshman All-American honors in 2013, garnered 2016 Sun Belt Conference Golfer of the Year honors, and set multiple records along the way. He won the 2012 Mason Rudolph Championship, 2012 Brickyard Collegiate, 2013 Mission Inn Spring Spectacular, and 2015 Southern Intercollegiate. He led the Panthers to the 2014 NCAA Championship, where the Panthers finished in 22nd place. He finished his career with a school-record four individual titles, played in more rounds (146) than any golfer in program history, set the school record with 78 rounds of par or better, and set the single-season mark with 41 rounds played. He earned 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team honors and earned academic honors in each semester at GSU. Upon graduation he turned his sights to the professional ranks and has enjoyed a career on the mini tours while continuing to give back to Georgia State

Wil Lutz, Football

Becoming the first football player in program history to be inducted in the GSU Athletics Hall of Fame, Wil Lutz accomplished a great deal at GSU and has gone on to a remarkable NFL career while continuing to represent the blue and white proudly. Lutz was a four-year starting place-kicker who added punting duties as a senior and earned all-conference honors. He remains Georgia State's career leader in field goals (31), extra points (120) and points (213), and also owns the top career punting average in school history at 42.84 yards on 92 punts. When he graduated, he had played in more games (47) than any player in Georgia State history. From GSU, Lutz was signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. After training camp, he signed with the New Orleans Saints where he has been the starting kicker since 2016 and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019. In his first five years in the NFL, he has made 86.6 percent of his field goal attempts and 97.3 percent of his extra point attempts.

Chuck McCuen, Men's Tennis Head Coach

One of the most accomplished coaches in the history of the athletics department, Chuck McCuen led the Georgia State men's tennis program to unprecedented heights. McCuen served as the director of tennis for 19 years and was named TAAC/A-Sun Coach of the Year five times. He led the Panthers to the NCAA Tournament in 1999, 2000, and 2002. During his tenure, he coached 14 all-conference selections and three players of the year, as well as 31 All-Academic honorees. The Panthers won five conference titles during his time at GSU while building a perennial top 50 program in the country and compiling a 261-162 record. Always one to give back, McCuen championed for the development of Wheelchair Tennis as a recognized NCAA sport and led the Panther program which competed at a national level. McCuen now serves as the Director of Tennis Operations at Clemson where he has been for the last 16 years, including eight years as head coach.

Abigail Tere-Apisah, Women's Tennis

Perhaps the most decorated student-athlete in Georgia State history, Abigail Tere-Apisah was a two-time All-American (2012, 2014), three-time NCAA Singles Championship participant, two-time NCAA Double Championship participant, and earned both Sun Belt Conference and CAA Player of the Year honors. Tere-Apisah earned all-conference first team honors four times in singles, three times in doubles, and led the 2014 women's tennis team to the Sun Belt Conference Championship. As a senior in 2014, she finished 15th in the final ITA singles rankings and No. 23 in doubles with Masa Grgan. She set a school-record with 32 wins and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Women's Tennis Singles Championship. She concluded the year earning the GSU Blue Carpet Award as Female Student-Athlete of the Year. Upon graduation, Tere-Apisah turned her attention to the professional ranks where she reached as high as No. 276 in the world in singles play.

Tom & Patty Lewis, Contributors

Although Tom and Patty Lewis have been fixtures at Georgia State athletic events for decades, it has been their work away from campus that has helped raise the profile of both the University and the Athletics Department. Tom joined Georgia State in 1991 after serving as chief of staff in the office of Gov. Joe Frank Harris, before retiring two years ago after serving as a Senior Advisor to GSU President Mark Becker. Tom served under four presidents during his time at Georgia State; John Palms, Sherman Day, Carl Patton and Mark Becker. He was active in civic affairs throughout his career. He was instrumental in bringing the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games to Georgia State, the addition of football, and played a huge roll in the acquisition of Turner Field as well as the land for the new GSU Convocation Center which will open in August 2022. Patty has been a huge supporter of the University and especially since witnessing the expansion of the program with football. Along the way she has been cheering on the Panthers with Tom for more than 30 years.

Bill Curry, Football Head Coach

Bill Curry served as the architect and builder of Georgia State football program as the inaugural head coach who guided the Panthers through their first three seasons of competition. He becomes the first member of the program to be honored in the GSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Curry spent more than two years developing, directing and promoting the football program in preparation for Georgia State's inaugural season in 2010. Curry coached the Panthers for three seasons, announcing his retirement in August 2012, prior to his 20th and final campaign as a collegiate head coach. Curry brought to Georgia State his 17 years of experience as a head coach in the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference--including Coach of the Year awards in both leagues. He also enjoyed an All-Pro playing career in the National Football League, and, most recently, national notoriety as a college football analyst for ESPN. Already a member of the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Curry was inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

Jacob A. English, Ph.D., Men's Track and Field

One of the most decorated competitors in Panther Track and Field History, Jacob A. English, Ph.D. became the first track-only male student-athlete to receive an athletic scholarship. English broke the school record for the first time in the triple jump in his freshman year with a mark of 14.81m and that was just the start of a remarkable career. He became the second Panther in history to earn Atlantic Sun All-Conference honors and also qualified for the USATF Junior Nationals in 2005. He would later earn All-CAA Honors in the triple jump and broke the triple jump and long jump record at CAA Championship in 2008. English was named the CAA Most Outstanding Field Performer in 2008 and became an NCAA Regional Qualifier in the triple jump later that spring. In the classroom, he was Vice President of Golden Key Honor Society at GSU and earned multiple Dean’s List recognitions. He was also the CAA Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Men’s Track and Field in 2008 and became a CoSIDA Academic All-American later that year.

Lea Henry, Women's Basketball Head Coach

Lea Henry finished her Georgia State career with a 245-222 record and the only coach in women’s basketball history to win more than 100 games. She was a three-time conference coach of the year with five regular-season championships, three NCAA tournament appearances, and a Postseason NIT appearance. Henry led Georgia State to school-record eight-straight winning seasons from 1997-98 to 2004-05. During that eight-year span, the Panthers put together an overall record of 155-83 (.651), including 102-42 (.703) within Atlantic Sun conference regular season play. Under Henry’s watch, Georgia State advanced to the NCAA Tournament three straight years beginning in 2001. Henry was also inducted into the Tennessee Lady Volunteer Hall of Fame in September 2005 and was enshrined into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in May 2006.

Lora Lischinsky, Softball 

A three-time all-conference honoree who played just after the formation of the Georgia State softball program, Lora Lischinsky set records that still exist today. Former head coach Bob Heck called her arguably the best player he ever coached, and the numbers speak for themselves. Lischinsky set the school-record on the mound with 25 wins in a season in 1990 and posted 61 career victories, second-most in program history. She still holds the single-season record for 31 complete games and 248 innings pitched, along with 36 starts while sitting in second place in school history with 674 career innings pitched in the circle. She played on the two GSU teams that still share the all-time single-season record with 42 wins and in her four years helped the Panthers compile a 146-88 record. The Panthers 42-20 season (.677) of 1988 is still the school record winning percentage for a single season

Anna Popenko, Court Volleyball

A conference tournament MVP on Georgia State’s first conference championship team which later went on to the NCAA Tournament, Anna Popenko is one of the most accomplished volleyball players in program history. Popenko led GSU to its only NCAA Tournament appearance in school history with school-record 28-10 record before losing to No. 3 Southern Cal in Los Angeles. A four-time conference player of the week, Popenko’s career average of 4.46 kills per set are still second-most in school history, while her career attack percentage of .354 is also second-best. She led Georgia State to a school-record 12-game match winning streak in 2001 as in her two years as GSU, the team combined for a 52-19 mark. A native of Moscow, Russia, Popenko was also an All-Academic Region honoree and All-Conference Academic honoree.

Ann Dielen, Women's Tennis

The first women’s tennis player to be inducted into the GSU Athletics Hall of Fame, Ann Dielen was a talented tennis star who played on the men’s team from 1972-74 as a women’s team had yet to exist. In just over two years she amassed records unmatched by any previous Panther. In 1972, she went 13-1 with all of her wins coming again men at other universities. In 1973, the tennis team went 19-5 which at the time was the best won/loss recorded record at Georgia State. In 1972 and 1973 she won the Georgia Women's Collegiate Championship Tournament. In 1972 she brought even more recognition to Georgia State by winning the State of Georgia’s Women’s Open Tournament and the City of Atlanta Women's Tournament. Dielen just retired from coaching after 41 seasons at Birmingham Southern and is now the Director of Tennis. She also served as the school’s SWA.

Joyce Harrell, Women's Basketball

One of the most decorated women’s basketball players in program history, Joyce Harrell starred for the Panthers from 1976-80. Harrell still holds the school record with 1,051 rebounds and is among the top 15 in points scored with 1,210. She finished her career shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and has the third-best rebounding average (11.2) in program history. Among those in the top seven in single-season rebounding average, Harrell’s name appears three times. Her 519 career field goals made still ranks 11th all-time in program history. As a team captain, Harrell helped the team produce a 65-34 record with four winning seasons during her tenure, including wins over Georgia, Auburn, Florida, and Alabama.

Zanta Marble, Women's Track and Field

A 14-time all-conference performer over four track seasons from 2001-04, Zanta Marble finished in first place to be a conference champion six times either individually or on a relay team. She holds school records in two sprint events and on three different relay teams. Marble qualified for NCAA Regionals twice including in 2003 when she qualified in the 200m, 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m. She was also the winner of the prestigious Bruce LaBudde Sportsmanship Award and Pickett Riggs Scholarship Award while maintaining a 4.0 GPA all four years at Georgia State. As a freshman, she qualified for the Junior Nationals and finished fifth.

Mark Steeds, Men's Cross Country

One of the most accomplished runners in Georgia State history, Mark Steeds finished 12th at the NCAA Cross Country Championship in 2008 to become the first-ever First-Team All-American in GSU history. He also had an 11th and 12th place finish at the NCAA Championship in the 5,000m outdoor after top 10 finishes in the NCAA Regionals. He set school records in the 5,000m, 1,500m, and 3,000m and was an All-CAA honoree for four-straight years. In 2009 he was named the Georgia State Student-Athlete of the Year. As a redshirt junior, he earned the 2008 CAA Cross Country Athlete of the Year and CAA Scholar-Athlete Award. He earned All-Region honors after placing fourth at the NCAA South Regionals with a time of 31:10.33 and won the CAA Championship with a time of 23:56.

Thomas Terrell, Men's Basketball

Despite playing just two seasons at Georgia State, Thomas Terrell made his presence known both on the court and in the record books. One of just four AP All-America Honorable Mentions in program history, Terrell earned conference tournament MVP honors in 2002 and was a four-time conference player of the week selection. He guided the Panthers to both the NCAA and NIT postseason tournaments while helping win 29 and 20 wins in his two seasons. When he graduated he held the record for most 3-point baskets in a single season and second-most in a career at Georgia State. He also scored the second-most points in a single season and held the fourth-best single-season scoring average. His 1,193 points in just two years was is 12th-most in school history. He was named the Georgia State Male Athlete of the Year as a senior before playing professional basketball overseas.

Jack Coyle, Men's Golf

The first men’s golfer to be inducted into the GSU Hall of Fame after becoming the first to earn all-conference honors four-straight years, including three first-team selection. He led Georgia State to its first NCAA Regional appearance in 1999 and first NCAA Championship appearance in 2000. Croyle finished with 14 rounds of par or better during the 1998-99 season where he recorded three top-5 finishes and finished with six top-10 results. His 73.46 career scoring average ranks in the top 10 in program history and his career rounds played is among the top five.

Kara Fitzgerald, Women's Soccer

The first women’s soccer player to land in the GSU Hall of Fame after earning all-conference honors three times during her career. In 1997, she led the Panthers to their lone NCAA tournament appearance after winning the TAAC Championship. To this day, she is the school career record holder for goals, points, game-winning goals and matches played. She also has the third-most assists in school history. Fitzgerald holds the single-season records for goals, points and game-winning goals. Fitzgerald earned Georgia State Female Athlete of the Year, All-South Region Team honors, TAAC MVP, and Honorable Mention All American recognition.

Jason Glover, Baseball

The third member of the baseball program to be inducted into the GSU Hall of Fame, Glover is Georgia State's career home run leader and the first All-American in GSU baseball history. He earned third-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association in 1996. He finished his career by smashing 45 home runs from 1993-96, a record that still stands today. As a senior in 1996, he hit 20 homers, the second-most in a single season in program history. He was the Trans-America Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first-team all-conference and first-team All-Atlantic Region by the ABCA in 1996. Glover was a two-time all-conference pick in the TAAC and three-time TAAC player of the week. He was named Georgia State Male Student-Athlete of the Year in 1996 and was an MLB Draftee twice.

Jimmy Jacobs, Men's Basketball & Baseball

A four-time letterwinner in basketball and three times in baseball, Jimmy Jacobs starred at Georgia State in the 1960’s, become the school’s first 1,000 career point scorer. He was the leading scorer for the University in both 1966-67 and 1967-68 seasons and was the school’s all-time scoring leader from 1969 to 1986. Jimmy’s 37 points against Armstrong State set the single-game record which stood until 1971. In baseball, he pitched a complete game to beat Vanderbilt for GSU’s first baseball win over an SEC opponent. He graduated from Georgia State in 1970 with a degree in journalism.

Rankin & Sandy Cooter, Contributor

When it comes to a husband and wife duo that has supported Georgia State in nearly every way possible, Rankin and Sandy Cooter rank right at the top. Rankin has been associated with Georgia State for more than forty years, serving as the athletic director on multiple occasions. He was also the first women’s basketball coach in program history, leading the Panthers from 1975-79, and again for the 1988-89 season, compiling a 63-35 record. During that time, he led the team to five consecutive winning season and a berth in the AIAW postseason tournament. As the Director of Athletics, he created the first academic support program in the department to help student-athletes succeed on and off the court. Sandy has been an equally strong supporter of Georgia State, especially in the early years as the women’s basketball program was getting started. She recently helped start the Sandy and G. Rankin Cooter Kinesiology and Health Award to provide financial support to kinesiology and health students in the Honors College.

Terrence Brandon, Men's Basketball 

 Played two stints at Georgia State from 1991-92 and 1993-96, finishing his career as the school’s all-time leader with 750 rebounds and third on the all-time list with 1,479 points. His season average of 20.8 points per game was third best in school history upon his graduation. He also finished his career with 25 double-doubles, third-most in program history. A two-time all-conference selection and five-time conference player of the week, Brandon scored a career-high 39 points against SE Louisiana in 1994. On the glass, he recorded a career-high 21 rebounds against Centenary, while also grabbing 18 against Tulane as a junior.

Brownie Vaughn-Caldwell, Softball

Came to Georgia State nearly at the start of the softball program, playing for the Panthers from 1986 to 1989 and establishing several major records during her career. She was a three-time all-conference selection and earned TAAC MVP honors in 1988 on a team that went 42-20. Her .353 single-season batting average was the fifth-best in program history while she used her speed on the base-paths to record 13 triples, fourth-most in a career in program history. She also set a school record with 21 steals in a season and then broke that mark a year later with 37.

She was equally impressive on the basketball court, standing 15th on the all-time scoring list with 1,148 points, fourth in assists with 477 and second with 247 career steals. She played in 110 games, making 100 starts, leading the team in assists all four years of college. She stands eighth on Georgia State’s all-time list with 277 made free throws and 12th in career field goal percentage (72.0).

Jenn Feenstra, Women's Cross Country

A four-time all-conference cross country runner and the 2004 Atlantic Sun Conference Runner of the Year, Feenstra qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championship and finished 44th in the nation of the 249 runners who qualified. She earned NCAA All-South recognition with a second place finish earlier that year. On the track side, she was also a four-time all-conference honoree who qualified for the NCAA National Championship in Indoor Track and finished 10th in the nation. She holds the school record for fastest time on a cross-country course and has four school records in track. In 29 cross country meets, finished first 12 times and was in the top 10 in 23 of those races. Before graduating she became an Academic All-American and won Georgia State’s Ron Curry Determination Award for overcoming injury and missing a season.

Mike Hurst, Baseball

Until 2015, hurst was the winningest baseball coach in program history after coming to Georgia State in 1992 as an assistant coach when the University reinstated a program that had been dormant for five years. He served as interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 1993 season and then was elevated to head coach beginning in 1994. He went on to compile 293 wins in 13-plus seasons and still stands as the only player or coach in program history to have his number retired (30). He coached All-America players Mark Mortimer and Jason Glover, Freshman All-Americans Garrett Greer, Rusty Bennett and Brett Strickland and numerous all-conference and all-region standouts. His programs recorded multiple wins over top 25 opponents and he is still recognized throughout Atlanta and the southeast for his work with youth baseball players.

Andrew Letherby, Men's Cross Country

Recognized as Georgia State’s “most decorated” runner, Letherby was a three-time conference runner of the year, four-time all-conference honoree and qualified for the NCAA Championship. Upon his graduation, he held the Georgia State record in the 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters as well as the cross country course record at Panthersville. He also earned all-conference recognition in track & field. After twice being named Georgia State Male-Athlete of the Year, Letherby continued to run, earning eighth place honors at the 2003 Peachtree Road Race and 2004 Boston Marathon. He also won the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2002.

Bradley Logan, Baseball

Finished his four-year Georgia State career in 2010 as the school’s all-time leader in nearly every offensive category, including Hits (288) Total Bases (471) Run Batted In (208) Doubles (63) Runs Scored (221) At-Bats (855) and Games Played (229). Logan also ranked fourth with 38 home runs and had a career .336 batting average and .551 slugging percentage. He ended his career as the winningest player in the history of the program, playing on teams that won 131 victories in four seasons. A two-time all-conference selection, he was named the CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2009 after homering in four-straight games. By winning the 2009 CAA Championship, he led the Panthers to a school-record 39 victories and Georgia State's only conference title and NCAA berth. He added another home run (fifth-straight) to open the NCAA Regional just across town at Georgia Tech.  After Georgia State, Bradley went on to play Independent professional baseball. He would return to Georgia State baseball to coach from 2012-14.

Lisbeth Meincke, Women's Golf

A four-time conference tournament champion during her four years at Georgia State (2002-06), Meincke rewrote the GSU record books while winning a school-record seven tournaments. She recorded nine top-5 finishes during the 2004-05 season, a school-record by nearly twice as many. Meincke also recorded five top-5 finishes during the 2003-04 season, tied for the second-most and four during the 2005-06 season. She recorded 10 top-10 finishes during the 2004-05 season and eight during the 2005-06 season, the top two marks in school history. She led Georgia State to an NCAA Regional appearance as a freshman and holds school-record for single-season stroke average (73.63) record to this day.

Scottie O'Neill, Men's Soccer Head Coach

One of the winningest coaches in GSU history, finished his 11-year career with a 143-57-4 (.711) record, winning conference championships in 1983 and 1986, while advancing to the championship game in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984 and 1985. O’Neill coached 30 all-conference players including two player of the year award winners. He had the top seven seasons in victories in school history, led by 18 wins in 1984. He was also the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year in 1978, 1984 and 1986. O’Neill was inducted into the State of Georgia Soccer Hall of Fame posthumously in 2002.

Evita Rogers, Women's Basketball 

A two-time first-team all-conference honoree who also earned all-conference third-team recognition, Rogers played on three NCAA postseason teams. She finished her career second in games played (121) after playing on four postseason teams. She was a two-time conference tournament MVP and fourth all-time in points scored with 1,728 and eighth in rebounds with 793. She set a school record for career field goal percentage. Rogers earned Academic All-District honors and was a three-time all-academic selection who played professionally overseas after Georgia State. She finished her career with a 14.3 scoring average, 10th in school history and made 645 field goals, fourth-most. Her 53.3 field goal percentage still ranks second today and her 400 made free throws is also second. Made 108 starts, tied for second-most in school history and recorded 21 double-double games, eighth-most in school history.

Mac & Brenda Williams, Contributor

A pair who have been associated with Georgia State for nearly 50 years and given countless hours, dedication and financial resources to help support Panther student-athletes. Mac was a student-athlete for Georgia State from 1967-70 in track & field. To this day, he still holds the records for shot put and discus. He has been associated with athletics and the University in many different ways, including serving as the liaison between the athletic department and Greek Life on campus. Brenda is also a Georgia State graduate who can been seen in the stands with her husband at many sporting events and other campus related activities.

Terese Allen, Women's Basketball

Playing for Georgia State from 1977-81, Allen has her No. 34 jersey hanging from the rafters of the Sports Arena after a career that saw her earn All-America honorable mention recognition and finish with a school record of 2,074 points. Allen was a pioneer of the program which did not start until the 1975-76 season. She also holds the school records for most points per game in a career (19.4) and points in a season (771). Allen played a key role on the 1980-81 squad that went 28-5 and advanced to national postseason play.

Charles “Lefty” Driesell, Men's Basketball Head Coach

Charles “Lefty” Driesell won 103 games, including a school-record 29-5 in the 2000-01 season that saw the Panthers shock No. 6-seed Wisconsin in the NCAA tournament. Driesell took the Georgia State program to levels it had never seen before starting in 1997. In just over five seasons, Driesell is one of the most successful coaches of all time. After successful coaching stops at Davidson, Maryland and James Madison, Driesell Hall of Famer, NABCA three-straight conference regular season titles (2000-02) and took the TAAC tournament title in 2001. He was the first coach to win 100 games at four different schools and was honored with the court being named after him in the GSU Sports Arena. 

Don Floyd, Men's Tennis

Floyd entered Georgia State in 1939 and was arguably the first “superstar” in program history. In 1940, the men’s tennis team that he led became known as “The Terror of the Southern Courts” as the team rolled everyone and went undefeated with wins over Alabama and Clemson. Among Floyd’s wins that year was a victory over Clemson’s Hoby Holtzendorf, one of the top players in the country. His greatest individual accomplishment came with a win over Davis Cup champion Wilmer Allison in 1943. In an interview in 1998, Don summed up his life this way “The three greatest influences in my life have been: 1. My family, 2. Tennis, 3. Georgia State University.” 

Rodney Hamilton, Men's Basketball 

Until just six months before his induction to the Hall of Fame, Hamilton held the distinction of scoring the most points (1,515) in a career in Georgia State history. A two-time all-conference selection and two-time all-academic honoree, Hamilton is one of just three former Panthers to have his number hanging from the rafters of the Sports Arena. He still holds the record for most career assists (535) and steals (212) and is second in school history in free throw percentage (.838) and games played. Hamilton is a former Georgia State Male-Athlete of the Year and is currently an assistant coach at Tennessee State. 

Bob Heck, Softball Head Coach

The ‘Founding Father’ of Georgia State softball in 1984 (slow pitch) and 1985 (fast pitch) coached for 24 seasons before retiring with 700 victories. He guided Georgia State to six conference championships, highlighted by a NCAA Regional berth in 1994. He was named CAA Coach of the Year in 2006 when he led the Panthers to the conference’s regular season title in just their first year in the league. He recorded multiple 40-plus win seasons and by 1994, built a program that was ranked in the top 25. During his tenure, more than 90 student-athletes earned first or second-team all-conference honors. He was inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Softball Hall of Fame and has his name on the softball complex for his many contributions to the program.

Bruce LaBudde, Men's Cross Country Head Coach

A member of the Georgia State Family for nearly 50 years, LaBudde was the first-ever Georgia State qualifier into an NCAA Championship when he accomplished the feat in 1967. That same year he earned All-NCAA District Cross Country honors and earned Atlanta Track Club College Cross Country Runner of the Year recognition for the second consecutive year. Later in 1967 he won the Atlanta Marathon, one of seven marathon races he won between 1964-68. It capped a collegiate career that included 32 first place finishes in 34 dual meets. He would later go on to finish 12th at the 1968 Boston Marathon and then participate in the U.S. Trials for the Olympic Team. LaBudde went on to coach the men’s cross country/track & field team from 1973-91, as well as becoming the first women’s coach from 1976-91. His teams won at nearly a 70.0 percent clip and he earned coach of the year honors eight times, including Sun Belt Conference honors in 1979. LaBudde was also a co-founder of the Atlanta Marathon and a founding member of the Atlanta Track Club.

Sheryl Martin, Women's Basketball

Along with having her No. 24 jersey hanging from the rafters of the GSU Sports Arena, Martin has her name throughout the record books at Georgia State. Along with scoring the sixth-most points in program history (1,435), she owns the second-best single-season marks of 605 points and a 23.3 points per game average. Over a three-game stretch, she scored a school record 45 points, then went for 39, before breaking her own record with 52 to average 45.3 points per game in that span. She made 602 career field goals, fifth all-time and finished with a 76.0 free throw percentage which ranks sixth in school history. She also pulled down 933 rebounds and finished with an 11.1 rebounds per game, fourth-best in school history.

Kevin Morris, Men's Basketball

A three-time all-conference selection and TAAC Newcomer of the Year, Morris won the Chevrolet Scholarship Player of the Game after leading the Panthers past No. 6-seed Wisconsin in the 2001 NCAA tournament. He finished his career with the 11th-most points scored in school history, 1,212, despite playing just three seasons. He knocked down 160 3-pointers, seventh-most in school history and stands third with 202 steals. He was a leader on the 2000-01 team that went 29-5, won the TAAC regular season and tournament titles and has had his No. 13 jersey retired in the GSU Sports Arena rafters.

Sarah-Jane Mungo, Court Volleyball

A two-time conference player of the year and three-time all-conference honoree  who owns the school records for kills (2,281), attacks (4,663), attack percentage (3.70), kills per set (4.62), points (3,029), points per set (6.16), block solos (455) and blocks per set (1.5). Mungo also owns the single-season record for kills (680) and had seasons of 567 and 547 which rank No. 3 and No. 4. Along with having her jersey retired, she played in 492 games, the second-most in school history and 134 matches, sixth-most. 

Bill & Su Reeves, Contributor

A pair who have done everything in their power to help Georgia State athletics over the years. Among their many contributions are the building of the Reeves Fieldhouse at baseball in 2003. Bill graduated from Georgia State in 1959 with a degree in business before starting several business opportunities, while Su was given the title of honorary alum from the Alumni Association. He has served as chairman of the Georgia State University Athletic Association Board of Trustees and on the Georgia State University Foundation Board. Su has been a proud supporter both financially and on the sidelines of the Georgia State Spirit Squads. She can be seen at most sporting events scoring along from her seat, though most of the time standing and cheering for all Georgia State student-athletes.