Danny Ainge Enters College Basketball Hall of Fame | BYU Cougars Basketball News

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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07126fe6340533d4