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Hmmm...I can't believe there has not been 1 post commenting on this list. Here are some names:

9 - DICK VITALE
ESPN PERSONALITY
The mouth that roars, exhilarates, agitates; can make or break reputations of
players, coaches.

19 - GEORGE BODENHEIMER
ESPN PRESIDENT
Doesn't have daily basketball involvement but is the main man behind the
ever-growing network.

20 - SONNY VACARRO
REEBOK DIR. OF GRASS ROOTS BB
Influence has slipped but still runs ABCD Camp and other major events that
provide exposure.

21 - GEORGE RAVELING
NIKE GLOBAL DIR. OF BB SPORTS MARKETING
Runs Nike Camp for high school stars; retains clout from days as coach, time on
various committees.

26 - BILLY PACKER
CBS ANALYST
Opinionated broadcaster is covering 31st championship game and has authored
several books.

27 - DANA AND DAVID PUMP
OWNERS OF DOUBLE PUMP, INC.
Specialize in organizing camps but have their fingers in many areas of the
game.

47 - JIM NANTZ
CBS SPORTSCASTER
Has become the face of the NCAA Tournament for CBS since taking over
play-by-play in 1990.

48 - JAY BILAS, ANDY KATZ, DIGGER PHELPS
ESPN ANALYSTS
Constant face time has provided a platform to espouse their opinions, like them
or not.

50 - RON NACLERIO
ORIGINATOR OF AND 1 MIX TAPE
Shot original video that developed into Mix Tape series, which is changing the
way kids play.