Hall of Fame
A native of the Bronx, Glenn McIver played basketball at Binghamton from 1973-78. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1978.
McIver played in 78 career games and ranks among the program’s top-10 in both scoring and rebounding. He is a member of the 1,000-point club (ninth with 1,101 pts.) and ranks fourth all-time with 699 career rebounds. His rebound average of 9.9 is third-highest in the school’s 66-year basketball history.
A highly-touted athlete from renowned Power Memorial Academy High School in New York City, McIver came to campus and ignited a program that had previously relied on local and unrecruited players. He was a hard-nosed defender who was assigned the task of guarding taller opponents throughout his career and his athleticism and tenacity added to his 6-foot-4 frame.
As a freshman, McIver was named to the All-Tournament Team after leading Binghamton to a title in its inaugural home invitational. He scored 33 points in the tournament and twice more that season, eclipsed the 30-point scoring mark. His scoring average of 14.7 ranked second on the team.
In 1974-75, McIver’s Colonials won 13 games — the most wins in 13 seasons — and Binghamton placed third in the SUNYAC East Division in its first year of conference membership. He was co-captain of the squad and averaged a team-high 15.0 points and 8.6 rebounds.
One year later, McIver shot 51% from the field to steer the team to a school record with 14 wins. He led Binghamton in rebounding (8.6) and chipped in 11.0 points per game.
In his senior season, McIver averaged 19.0 points and earned MVP honors at the Binghamton Invitational. The Colonials reached double-digit wins for the third straight year.
After graduation, McIver remained in the Southern Tier and has influenced hundreds of youngsters as a coach, mentor and supporter. He served as boys basketball coach at Seton Catholic Central, guiding that program to a sectional title, and also was head girls coach at Susquehanna Valley High School. Throughout his coaching career, McIver has instilled in every player the same principles he holds sacred: sportsmanship, professionalism and passion.
