48. West Virginia: Jerry West (Chelyan)
Growing up in a coal-mining town in West Virginia, West famously practiced his jump shot in the dirt and snow until his hands bled. He stayed home to lead West Virginia University to the NCAA Finals before embarking on a legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers. A 14-time All-Star, an NBA champion, and the only player to ever win Finals MVP on a losing team, his silhouette was immortalized as the official logo of the NBA.