Memphis head men's basketball coach Tubby Smith was honored with the Basketball Hall of Fame's Mannie Jackson - Basketball Human Spirit Award Winner, joining 12-year NBA veteran Chris Paul and ABC/ESPN basketball analyst Jalen Rose.
The winners will be recognized on Thursday, September 8 at the Reunion Dinner on the Hall of Fame's Center Court during Enshrinement Weekend.
"The Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to recognize these three exceptional humanitarians who have used basketball as a platform to improve the lives of others," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame.