Gardner-Webb Athletics Hall of Fame
A key piece for Gardner-Webb's basketball juggernaut in the 1970s, John Searight continued a rich tradition of strong post play during his two seasons with the Runnin' Bulldogs. His effort in the paint helped the 'Dogs to 48 wins over two seasons and produced two-year totals of 675 points and 470 rebounds. As a junior, he was solid down low with averages of 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game to help Gardner-Webb to the NAIA National Tournament. He took on a more notable role as a senior, exploding for season averages of 16.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. Searight earned first-team NAIA All-District 26 honors that season and was also the MVP of the Asheville Optimist Tip Off Tournament and a member of the 1974 Gardner-Webb Holiday All-Tournament Team. He ranked second in scoring and first in rebounding on that 1975 Gardner-Webb squad and was the 1974-75 recipient of Gardner-Webb's Karl Neilson Award.
