INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Former BYU basketball star Danny Ainge was one of six recipients of the 2006 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award presented Saturday, Jan. 7, during the NCAA Honors Celebration at its convention here. The award recognizes former student-athletes who completed successful collegiate careers in various sports 25 years ago and went on to excel in their chosen professions.
Brother Ainge was named the top basketball player in the nation following his senior season in 1981; he also played baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays while at BYU. He broke several records at BYU and is the only Cougar men's basketball player to have his jersey retired. After graduation, he played basketball for the Boston Celtics and is an executive with that team.
