29/05/2025
Sherman Douglas
Hall of Fame Induction: 2025
Position: Guard - Head Coach
Sherman Douglas is the first double Hall of Fame player in UBA history. He played only two seasons as a player and seven as a coach. In 2009, Douglas was the UBA assist champ (10.9apg) while shooting an incredible 54.5% from the three. Douglas would lead the Matrix to the Leagues First Championship. He was named 2009 UBA Final MVP while scoring a game high 31 points on 6-11 shooting! After retiring from playing, he became the head coach of the Matrix. In just seven seasons, Douglas led the Matrix to Five UBA Championships.
Awards and Honors
Player: 2009 UBA Finals MVP, Usbasket.com All-UBA 2nd Team
The UBA Classic Champions (2011, 2012, 2014)
Named an UBA All-Star Head Coach in six of his seven seasons in the league. In 2013, he won the UBA Playoff Most Outstanding Coach.
During the 2011-12 season, Douglas was named to the UBA Coach of the Year. He led the Matrix to league best 22-1 record.
He is UBA ranked #1 (Wins), #1 (Championships), #1 (Coaching Awards).
Most career wins in UBA history (143).
Points of Interest
Co-founder of the URBL (Now UBA)
Eurobasket.com All-US Coach of the Year (2012)
Winner of a league best 4 UBA Classic Championships
Only person in league history to win a championship as a player & coach
