BYU men’s basketball is dominating off the court too, winning the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the fourth straight year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher — a rare feat in a tough Big 12 conference. Two standout players, Richie Saunders (NBA draft pick) and Dawson Baker, earned NABC Honors Court recognition for maintaining a 3.2+ GPA, proving elite academics and athletic excellence can go hand in hand. With over 2,300 student-athletes honored nationwide, BYU’s commitment to balancing basketball and books is setting a powerful example.

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Danny Ainge, the basketball legend who lit up college courts with BYU and later led the Celtics to two championships, is officially enshrined in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Known for his 20+ point games and a game-winning shot against Notre Dame in 1981, Ainge’s impact spans scoring, coaching, and front office brilliance — including building the 2008 Celtics title team and now leading the Utah Jazz. Even his MLB stint with the Blue Jays adds to his rare, multi-sport legacy. This honor celebrates a career that redefined excellence across every level of the game.

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Danny Ainge is set to be enshrined in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in the 2026 class, joining elite names like Jay Wright and Tubby Smith. A legend at BYU before his NBA fame, he was a John Wooden Award winner and First Team All-American, still holding program records including third all-time in scoring and a 112-game streak of double-digit scoring. He led BYU to its only Elite Eight, capped by a legendary buzzer-beater against Notre Dame. A three-sport All-American in high school, Ainge’s all-around game and clutch performances cement his legacy as a college basketball icon.

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