Mark RandallIt’s hard to say that Mark Randall’s selection to the CHSAA Hall of Fame was based solely on his basketball ability. Nor, was it based solely on his work with Kroenke Sports in the community. Frankly, it was based on the character, integrity and person that Randall is and demonstrates each day.
Randall is no stranger to followers of Colorado basketball. He was a McDonald’s and Parade All-American (1986) and went on to star at the University of Kansas where his team won a NCAA title (1990).
Randall led his 1986 Cherry Creek team to the state championship game before losing to George Washington. Both teams were unbeaten coming into the game and the Patriots top the Bruins by one point in that title game.
His CHSAA Hall of Fame letters of recommendation came from Irv Brown (CHSAA HOF 2005), Roy Williams (KU, UNC), Bill Self (KU) and Larry Brown (NBA, KU).
Randall cites his father and early coaches for giving him the foundation in basketball and life. They taught him the fundamentals and basics of the game. He played for many great coaches, including Larry Brown.
He says that his college coaches helped shape who he is, but credits North Carolina’s Roy Williams with teaching him “the game, components of the team and individuals” and taught him how to be a man.
He played on the US National Team (1990) that won the FIBA Championships that year.
A first round pick of the Chicago Bulls, he played for the Pistons, Timberwolves and Nuggets, as well.
In his role as Nuggets Community Ambassador, Randall speaks to over 30,000 students a year about the importance of education, making good choices, and respecting peers, teachers and parents.
