2020
Troy Wheless (Class of '03)
Played in 116 career games with 82 starts for the Cougars from 1999 to 2003. One of only three men's basketball players in school history to be named an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American. Named Southern Conference Player of the Year and to the All-SoCon First Team in 2003. During his four-year career, College of Charleston won four SoCon South Division Championship titles, compiled a 92-30 record and made a NIT appearance in 2003. Ranks 34th all-time in career scoring (1,108), fifth all-time in career three-pointers made (208), fifth all-time in career three-point field-goal percentage (.401, 208-519), 12th all-time in career steals (142) and tied for 11th all-time in career free-throw percentage (.762, 162-213). Led the Cougars to the 2002 Great Alaska Shootout title upsetting Wyoming, Oklahoma State and Villanova. Was named tournament Most Valuable Player. During his senior season, he averaged 15.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Tied as the school-record holder for most three-pointers made in a single game (8 vs. Davidson on 2/25/03). Also made 102 three-pointers which is the second most in a single season in program history. Graduated in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in communication.
