UC Santa Cruz has produced thousands of student-athletes proud to be Slugs. Former Slugs have gone on to make a difference in communities throughout California and around the nation. Many student-athletes have a strong sense of loyalty to the department and have stayed in Santa Cruz to work as coaches and administrators. Here are just a few of UCSC's Athletic Alumni...

Jerry Rice (I'm not quite sure about his because we don't have a football team.)

Pete Sampras

Michael Jordan

Michelle Qwan (I don't think we have an ice skating ring.)