CHESTNUT HILL — Boston College will retire the jerseys of former basketball players Dana Barros and John Bagley in a halftime ceremony during the Eagles' game against Virginia Tech on February 25.
Bagley played at BC from 1979-82 before embarking on an 11-year NBA career. He averaged 17.9 points per game in his three years at The Heights, putting up more than 20 per game in his sophomore and junior seasons.
As The Big East Conference grew in popularity in the early 80s, Bagley was one of the conference's top players. He ranks eighth in scoring average and the 257 field goals he made as a junior are the second-most in a single season in BC history.
He also holds the Eagles’ record for most points in an NCAA Tournament game when he poured in 35 in a win over Wake Forest on March 15, 1981. He ranks second in program history with 137 points in the NCAA Tournament.
“I am truly honored to have my jersey retired among some of the very best that Boston College has ever seen,” Bagley said. “We had a great run in my three seasons at BC and we did it as a team. I am so thankful for the teammates and coaches I had, and the experiences of a lifetime both on and off the court. This will be a very special day for me and my family.”
Barros, who attended Xaverian Brothers High School, played at BC from 1985-89 before playing 13 seasons in the NBA. He was the first Boston College player to surpass 2,000 career points, finishing with 2,342. He was named All-Big East three times
He holds the top two marks in 3-pointers made in a single season, sinking 109 in 1987-88 and 112 as a senior in 1988-89. Barros also has two of the top three most prolific scoring seasons in the record books with 692 as a senior and 723 as a junior.
"Growing up in Boston, it was a goal and a dream of mine to play basketball for the Boston College Eagles," Barros said. "That dream came true. BC gave me four of the best years of my life. I wouldn't have had the career I did without my coaches and teammates, many of which have become lifelong friends. I am blessed and honored to have my jersey retired at a place that I call home."