Utah State University Athletics

MAX PERRY
Hometown: Columbus, Ind.
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years: 1959-61

A two-time United Press International "Small America" first-team selection, Max Perry transcended time with his fancy ball-handling and behind-the-back passes. Referred to by local media as "Max the Magician", Perry helped lead Utah State to a 24-5 record during the 1959-60 season, which included wins against Villanova (73-72 ot) and St. Bonaventure (99-83) in the 1960 postseason National Invitation Tournament in New York City. During his senior season, Perry became the first player in school history to score 40 points in a single game as he made 20 field goals en route to a career-high 45 points against New Mexico on Mar. 3, 1961 in the George Nelson Fieldhouse. Following his senior campaign, in which he scored 421 points, Perry became Utah State's all-time leading scorer as he poured in 1,236 points during his three-year career. Perry, who was a three-time all-Skyline Conference performer, still ranks 21st all-time in scoring at Utah State, and is one of just 32 players in school history to score 1,000 points.