Basketball Signature Hunt?

[Big Ten Championship]

Had a friend ask if I had any items for a charity event that he was having.

I found this ball in my storage but do not know who the player's signature is. Appears to be number 3 or 13 and could have played NBA, WNBA or NCAA about 5 years ago.

We are stumped, and he isn't going to use for the charity events silent auction until we can identify the autograph?

Any thoughts?

 

[Bad Gopher]

My god, you have an original Robert Roe!! Just kidding.

 

[Golden Yooper]

What is the logo above the signature?

 

[Big Ten Championship]

It is a Win with Distribution logo. The ball was given away originally in Las Vegas as a prize for beer distribution!

 

[Minnesconsin fan]

Jim Shikenjanski does (or used to) work in the beer distribution business. not saying that looks anything like his name but maybe a #3 from that era

 

[Golden Yooper]

My guess is NBA coach Don Nelson (on the left) and then, something else...

 

[fan of Ray Williams]

My guess is NBA coach Don Nelson (on the left) and then, something else...

I think Don Nelson is an excellent guess, Golden Yooper, but looking at his signatures don't think it's him.
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/player/Don_Nelson

 

[Big Ten Championship]

Someone also thought it might be Candice Parker, but it doesn't match her online signature either. I cannot believe it is this hard to figure out?

 

[mnsports1]

Kevin Lynch, #3

 

[GoodasGold]

Looks to be the signature of James Naismith. Don't lose it!

 

[row19gopher]

Pretty sure it's not Murphy...

 

[GopherOhana]

john starks?

 

[row19gopher]

Maybe take it to Field of Dreams (or a store that sells sports memorabilia), or check with Dave Mona...