He was the best player on the team from 1990-1994. He'd often score a bit less than Mullin, but Hardaway was the top playmaker in the team's fastbreak system. ... But in the 97-98 and 00-01 seasons, Mourning suffered injuries and Hardaway stepped up as the leader.

What was Tim Hardaway known for?

He was a five-time NBA All-Star and All-NBA Team selection. Hardaway won a gold medal with the United States national basketball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was known for his crossover dribble which was dubbed the "UTEP two-step" by television analysts. He is the father of current NBA player Tim Hardaway Jr.

Is Tim Hardaway a Hall of Famer?

Former UTEP basketball star Tim Hardaway is among a list of 14 finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Man Award. He was later inducted into the UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame, and his No. ... The Class of 2021 will be announced on May 16.