CIAA Hall of Fame Members
Harold Deane, a Roanoke, V.A. native, was a two sport athlete in basketball, and outdoor track and field. As a student-athlete at Virginia State University, Deane was a three year starter for the men's basketball team and also made the CIAA All-Tournament team. After finishing his athletic career he received three professional basketball offers from the (Detroit Pistons, the Washington Capitals (ABA), and the Harlem Clowns. Soon after, Deane went on to become head basketball coach for Virginia State University. There he received numerous honors such as CIAA Coach of the Year (1972, 1974, 1976, and 1988) and VCAA Coach of the Year (1974 and 1976).