Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2004
- Class:
- 1977
Considered a premier basketball mind, Kevin Eastman has devoted his life to the game on the local, national and international level. Eastman transitioned from the coaching scene to scouting future stars from the United States and overseas. Richmond's 21st all-time leading scorer at the time of his induction, with 1,162 career points, Eastman was a three year starter and served as captain during his final two seasons (1976-77). He earned All-Southern Conference honors after averaging 14 points as a junior. An award was created for Eastman upon completion of his career. The Kevin Eastman Award, given three more times since 1977, is earned periodically by a Spider basketball player that possesses outstanding leadership qualities and spirited basketball play.
Following his playing career, Eastman moved into the college coaching ranks where he served as an assistant coach for his alma mater, VCU and Colorado State. He then served as head coach at Belmont Abbey, where he won three straight NAIA championships, UNC Wilmington, resurrecting the program, and Washington State where he took the Cougars to two NIT appearances. Eastman also spent time in the NBA as an assistant coach and administrator with the Boston Celtics and LA Clippers. Eastman earned his bachelor's in sociology and his master's in athletic administration from Richmond.
