NEWPORT NEWS, Va.—  Arlen "Bucky" Bockhorn (1955-58) and Carol (Lammers) Lafountain (1977-81) are the University of Dayton's inductees into the 2017 Atlantic 10 Legends Class. 

"The Atlantic 10 is pleased to honor the achievements and success of these outstanding individuals," stated A-10 Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade. "Their meaningful impact on their institutions, teams and on college basketball as a whole have made a lasting impression, and they are each very deserving of this prestigious accolade."

Established in 2013, the Legends program recognizes men's and women's basketball student-athletes and coaches who have made a lasting impact on their respective basketball programs and institutions. This year marks the fifth class the Atlantic 10 has inducted. Each year, A-10 member institutions select their two Legends. 

A member of the UD Athletic Hall of Fame and the University's All-Century Team, Bockhorn played from 1955-58 on Flyer teams that were a combined 69-17, won the 1955 UKIT and played in three NIT's. As a senior, he was co-captain on a 25-4 team that reached the NIT finals. Of all of the attributes a great basketball player has to have, without a doubt the trait that elevated Bockhorn in the history of Dayton was his toughness. Bockhorn routinely guarded the opponents' top offensive player, whether he was a forward or a guard. One of the best rebounding guards of his time, he could be counted on for the toughest rebounds at the end of the game. His toughness suited him well in his seven-year NBA career. After his professional career, Bockhorn moved behind the microphone. He has broadcast University of Dayton basketball games on WHIO Radio since 1969. His was named the winner of the Atlantic 10's Bob Vetrone Media Award in 2010.

Lafountain is the second-leading scorer in Dayton history, amassing 2,151 points in a four-year career. A 5-11 forward, she helped the Flyers post a 121-18 record in her four years. She led Dayton to the 1979-80 AIAW Division II National Championship, scoring 22 points in the final. Lafountain was UD's MVP, as well as an Academic All-American and overall All-American in 1980-1981. She still holds six UD records: most games played (139), most consecutive games played (139; she never missed a game in her career), free throws attempted in a game (16), free throws made in a game (14), highest FT %, in a game (1.000 - 12/12) and most consecutive free throws made (32). She is in UD's Top 10 in eight different career categories. She was inducted in the UD Hall of Fame in 1989.

The Women's Basketball Legends will be saluted with a breakfast Friday, March 3 prior to the 2017 A-10 Women's Basketball Championship quarterfinals.  The event will take place at the Richmond Marriott beginning at 8 a.m.

The Men's Basketball Legends will be honored Saturday, March 11 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh prior to the 2017 Men's Basketball Championship semifinals.  The celebration awards brunch will be in the Lexus Club, beginning at 10 a.m. 

A limited number of brunch tickets are available to the general public. For more information, please contact the Atlantic 10 Conference at 757-706-3052.