Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1994
Lester Conner was a two-year letterman from 1981-82. He was selected an All-American, All-Pac-10, Pac-10 MVP in 1982. Conner helped the Beavers to pair of NCAA Tournament appearances, including the "Elite Eight" his senior year. The Beavers also gained the No. 1 ranking in the nation with Conner at the helm.
OSU captured two Pac-10 titles and amassed a sparkling 51-7 record during Conner's career.
Conner's 91 steals in 1982 was an OSU record at the time, and his 2.5 steals per game average ranks second all-time at OSU. He had a school record seven swipes in one game four times. Conner also led the 1982 team for scoring at 14.9 and scored his career high of 24.
The Golden State Warriors drafted him in the first round. The Oakland Calif., native's professional career also included stays with the Rockets, Nets, Bucks, Magic, Clippers, Pacers, and as an assistant coach with the Celtics, 76ers, Bucks, and Hawks.
