Reactions to Oklahoma State’s Eddie Sutton being voted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

It's about damn time. I think every #okstate fan is going to be tuned into ESPN on Saturday morning at 11 to see Coach Sutton's name called. https://t.co/hplgymeTZc

— Phillip (@OKTXARPoke) April 3, 2020

His storytelling was unmatched that day. He told stories in incredible about games played from years prior and exact scenarios in incredible detail. I had question after question and he answered every one with a smile on his face like I was family.

— Joel Penfield (@jtpenfield) April 4, 2020

It might be several years too late, but Eddie Sutton will be part of the greatest basketball hall-of-fame class of all time — along with Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett.

— Matt Harris (@Matt_Harris13) April 3, 2020

He’s in! ⁦@OSUMBB⁩ pic.twitter.com/Lq4LomT7Rp

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) April 3, 2020

Jumping with Joy : finally EDDIE SUTTON elected to the @Hoophall HALL OF FAME / so happy for Eddie & his family !

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 3, 2020

The joy in the voice of Sean Sutton when he called me (his Dad was with him)earlier tonight was special. It was finally a glorious moment when they said EDDIE YOU ARE A HALL OF FAMER. 6 times he heard sorry remember it is an honor to be a finalist. Trust me I know that feeling.

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 4, 2020

Afterward, he came out for interviews, saw me and started doing the Rock Chalk Chant. I started laughing. He started laughing. He was just a genuinely lovely man. Again, I'm so very happy for him.
Congratulations, Eddie! 2/2

— Jenni Carlson (@JenniCarlson_OK) April 3, 2020

Congratulations to Coach Sutton & the Sutton family. This is a very joyous occasion. Former players offer a true indication as to the character of a coach. The comments I’ve heard over the years from Coach Sutton’s players reveal a heartfelt respect for him. It’s very genuine.

— Dave Hunziker (@Gopokesvoice) April 3, 2020

When you have the respect and admiration of US Presidents as well as custodians, Hollywood stars as well as gas station attendants, US Senators as well as arena ushers, you’ve done very well. All of us, across many walks of life, are excited to celebrate this wonderful honor

— Dave Hunziker (@Gopokesvoice) April 3, 2020

Good sports news is hard to come by these days, BUT MAN AM I PUMPED FOR THE SUTTON FAMILY! Finally got it right #GoPokes

— Baillie Burmaster (@bayburmTV) April 3, 2020

Eddie Sutton should have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame years earlier -deservingly, I would add- when his body and mind were healthier. The wrong was finally righted but it’s a damn shame it didn’t happen until now.

— Jon Hamm (@JonMHamm) April 3, 2020

How good of a coach was Eddie Sutton? Ask his fellow coaches.#LetsWork I #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/IKtXvJ0q8H

— Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) April 4, 2020

Im not crying.. you crying? #Eddie

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) April 3, 2020

I don’t care how long it took, this man deserves his recognition. One of my favorite first arguments with coach went like this “Coach are we forcing the ball to the baseline or the middle” Coach “Neither” Me “Yeah but where is the help” Coach” Guard your man or help me Coach!” pic.twitter.com/6YA3T9ZyLq

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) April 4, 2020

Congratulations to Coach Sutton on his selection to the Naismith Hall of Fame! 806 wins, three Final Fours, one legendary career. Well-deserved honor! #okstate https://t.co/unncRiCIuz

— Jim Littell (@Coach_Littell) April 4, 2020

HUGE congrats to Eddie Suttonfor being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Not too many better than Coach Sutton. I know that all his boys r proud as is @GottliebShow

— Frank Martin (@FrankMartin_SC) April 4, 2020

EDDIE!! EDDIE!!! The time is here!!! I am so glad to be a part of his wonderful career!! We all love you coach!!!

— Ivan McFarlin (@McFarlinIvan82) April 3, 2020

CONGRATS TO “MY COACH, THE COACH & A TRUE COWBOY”! - LONG LIVE THE LEGEND - LOOKS LIKE I DON’T HAVE TO HAVE THIS MADE! MY COACH FINALLY MADE IT!!! BOUT TIME , I LOVE YOU COACH!!! ncaa #EDDIEhof #eddiesutton #gopokes… https://t.co/r9BnLZLkZi

— D.Mason (@dmasonart) April 3, 2020

I use to think me and coach had a love Hate relationship. I got older and realized it was all love. He never stopped coaching me hard , always held me accountable and expected more out of me than I expected of myself. Congrats coach welcome to the Hall of Fame I love you. Vic pic.twitter.com/IHThMfSiyv

— VWBACERTIFIED (@vicwilli) April 4, 2020

My college coach Eddie Sutton has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. I could cry.

Thanks, Coach.

It’s about damn time. @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/JzGyLPfMgI

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) April 3, 2020

Felt I needed to be with coach Sutton today. Hopefully today is the day that phone call finally comes. pic.twitter.com/gambuYwgdP

— Darrell Walker (@CoachWalker_LR) April 3, 2020

Congrats to coach Eddie Sutton for being elected to Basketball Hall of Fame! Much deserved...one the greatest to ever coach college basketball, true teacher of the game!!

— Travis Ford (@CoachTFord5) April 4, 2020

Congrats Eddie Sutton! I grew up peaking my head into your practice with my father. Learned many valuable lessons in those moment’s. Glad I can now say it was from a Hall of Fame Coach. Go Pokes!

— Chris Perry (@chrisperry174) April 3, 2020

EDDIE!
EDDIE!
EDDIE!
EDDIE!
EDDIE!
EDDIE! pic.twitter.com/hoUnMQ2pJN

— Boone Pickens State © (@BP_State) April 3, 2020

I’M SO EMOTIONAL #EddieIsIn pic.twitter.com/H51YDSJJLw

— EDDIE IS IN! (@OKStateProbs) April 3, 2020

*EDDIE SUTTON GETS INTO HALL OF FAME!!!*

Every #OkState fan: pic.twitter.com/gcHTjd5voU

— Tyler (@OSUfreak82) April 3, 2020