Blue Chips Cast
The cast of Blue Chips.
Nick Nolte
as Pete

Nick Nolte plays Pete Bell, the college basketball coach who faces pressure to win at any cost.

Shaquille O'Neal
as Neon

Shaquille O'Neal portrays Neon Boudeaux, a talented but troubled basketball player recruited to the team.

Mary McDonnell
as Jenny

Mary McDonnell takes on the role of Jenny Bell, Pete's ex-wife who tries to keep him grounded.

Ed O'Neill
as Ed

Ed O'Neill appears as Ed, Pete's assistant coach who struggles with the team's tactics.

J.T. Walsh
as Happy

J.T. Walsh plays Happy, a booster who expects special treatment for his contributions to the team.

Alfre Woodard
as Lavada McRae

Alfre Woodard portrays Lavada McRae, the college president who faces the consequences of the team's actions.

Penny Hardaway
as Butch

Penny Hardaway portrays Butch McRae, a talented young player caught up in the recruiting scandal.

Matt Nover
as Ricky

Matt Nover plays Ricky Roe, another player who struggles with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the team.

Robert Wuhl
as Marty

Robert Wuhl appears as Marty, the coach's friend and commentator who questions the team's integrity.

Bob Cousy
as Vic

Bob Cousy portrays Vic, a former basketball star who is now a recruiter for the team.

Cylk Cozart
as Slick

Cylk Cozart plays Slick, a shady figure involved in the team's recruitment process.

Anthony C. Hall
as Tony

Anthony C. Hall appears as Tony, another player recruited to the team under questionable circumstances.

Kevin Benton
as Jack
Bill Cross
as Freddie
Marques Johnson
as Mel
Bobby Knight
as Himself
Rick Pitino
as Himself
George Raveling
as Himself
Sam Armato
as Lecturer
Larry Bird
as Himself
Nigel Miguel
as Dolphin
Kevin Walker
as Dolphin
Steve Guild
as Dolphin
Mitchell Butler
as Dolphin
Phil Glenn
as Dolphin
Dwayne Hackett
as Dolphin
Byron Jenson
as Dolphin
Richard Petruska
as Dolphin
Dennis Tracey
as Dolphin
Sean Williams
as Dolphin
Jim Beaver
as Ricky's Father
Debbie Young
as Ricky's Mother
Tony Gonzalez
as Dolphins Mascot
Frank Rossi
as Charlie
Todd Donoho
as Himself
Dick Vitale
as Himself
Qiana Petty
as McRae Daughter
Alicia N. Jones
as McRae Daughter
Britney Mitchell
as McRae Daughter
Dorothy McCann
as Grandmother
Allan Malamud
as Reporter
Siv Svendsen
as Herself
Wayne K. LeBeaux
as Equipment Manager
Eric Harmon
as Referee
James Jackson
as Man with Lexus
Michael Johnson
as Cash Man
Mark Murray
as Restaurant Sports Fan
André L. Jones
as Restaurant Sports Fan
Gary Vitti
as Trainer
Jim Boeheim
as Himself
Dick Baker
as Himself
Marty Blake
as Himself
Lou Campanelli
as Himself
Jerry Tarkanian
as Himself
Ryan Berning
as The Coast Team
Kiambu Fisher
as The Coast Team
Keith J. Gibbs
as The Coast Team
Thomas Hill
as The Coast Team
Allan Houston
as The Coast Team
Sasha Hupman
as The Coast Team
Adonis Jordan
as The Coast Team
Matt Painter
as The Coast Team
Mark Raveling
as The Coast Team
Craig R. Riley
as The Coast Team
Rodney Rogers
as The Coast Team
Ed Zelio
as The Coast Team
Eric Anderson
as The Indiana Team
Calbert Cheaney
as The Indiana Team
Dan Godfried
as The Indiana Team
Greg Graham
as The Indiana Team
Joe Hillman
as The Indiana Team
Bobby Hurley
as The Indiana Team
Geert Hammick
as The Indiana Team
Jamal Meeks
as The Indiana Team
Chris Reynolds
as The Indiana Team
Eric Riley
as The Indiana Team
Scott Sheffler
as The Indiana Team
Keith Smart
as The Indiana Team
Darin D. Archibald
as The Texas Western Team
Demetrius Calip
as The Texas Western Team
Sam Crawford
as The Texas Western Team
Billy Douglas
as The Texas Western Team
Rick Fox
as The Texas Western Team
Carlos Jackson
as The Texas Western Team
Daric Keys
as The Texas Western Team
Matt Lien
as The Texas Western Team
George D. Lynch III
as The Texas Western Team
Chris Mills
as The Texas Western Team
Ed Stores
as The Texas Western Team
Rex Walters
as The Texas Western Team
Jim Caviezel
as Basketball Player (uncredited)
Kevin Garnett
as Dolphin Player (uncredited)
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Father Dawkins (uncredited)
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