Kevin Figaro (2006) - Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame

Kevin Figaro

Induction:
2006
Class:
1981

Described as the player who led by example throughout his college basketball career at USL and his professional career, Kevin Figaro was a 2006 inductee into the UL Athletics Hall of Fame. Figaro coaches at the Amateur Athletic Union and with local schools.

During his senior year in 1980-1981, Figaro moved from being a defensive specialist averaging only 10.4 points per game, to 23.8 points per game and also paced the team in rebounding with six per game making him the 14th leading scorer in the nation that season.

He was named to the Southland Conference All-Conference teams in 1980, honorable mention and in 1981 first team. After his college basketball career, Figaro was drafted in the fourth round by the Atlanta Hawks. He played in the Ohio Mixers CBA from 1982-1983 and was Most Valuable Player in 1982. He was first team All-CBA in 1982 and 1983.

Kevin Figaro played in a Europe tour: France 1984-1988 and Challans All France 1984-1987. He was MVP of France in 1985, Antibes in 1988 and then Switzerland in 1988 and 1989 where he was chosen All Swiss in 1988 and 1989.