Kevin Martin (basketball) of Oklahoma City Thunder played for the Western Carolina Catamounts (2001–2004), and was a first round draft choice, selected by the Sacramento Kings.
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Dikembe Mutombo's nephew Harouna Mutombo played college basketball for the Western Carolina Catamounts from 2007-12.
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On January 28, 2008, Kellie earned her 66th win, passing Beth Dunkenberger as the second winningest women's basketball coach in Western Carolina history with a 60–49 victory over College of Charleston at the Ramsey Center.