Full Name: Sidney A. Moncreif Born: 9/21/57 Little Rock, Ark. College: Arkansas Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks, 1979 (fifth overall) Transactions: Signed as a free agent by Atlanta Hawks 10/9/90

Nickname: Sir Sid, El Sid Height: 6-4 Weight: 190 lbs. High School: Hall (Little Rock, Ark.) Honors: Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Four-time All-NBA First Team, Five-time NBA All-Defensive Team, Five-time All-Star

Sidney Moncrief
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 21 1957, Sidney Moncrief's impact on Arkansas basketball cannot be measured. Moncrief led the Arkansas trio known as "The Triplets" to the 1978 Final Four, which ended in a win in the NCAA Consolation Game versus #6 Notre Dame. Moncrief went on to 11 seasons in the NBA, and was one of the most highly regarded NBA players of the 1980's.

Moncrief, Marvin Delph, and Ron Brewer ("The Triplets") along with Head Coach Eddie Sutton resurrected the University of Arkansas basketball program in the 1970's from decades of modest success, and helped lay the foundation for what became one of the country's premier college basketball programs through the late 1990's. Moncrief's leadership on the court and electrifying play renewed interest in the Razorback program, and ushered in the winning tradition in the Arkansas basketball program.

Moncrief's NBA career started with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1979. Moncrief was drafted 5th overall. Moncrief spent the next 10 seasons with the Bucks. After sitting out of the NBA for one year, Moncrief ended his career with one year with the Atlanta Hawks before calling it quits for good. Moncrief was known for his versatility on the court, particularly given his 6' 4" stature, but was most known for his tenacious defensive play. Moncrief was named 1982 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Moncrief averaged 15.6 points per game through his 11 year NBA career. Moncrief's career point total is 11,931, and he finished his career shooting just over 50% from the field.

After his NBA career, Moncrief returned to Arkansas and has been successful in business ventures in the state.