About AABHOF
AABHOF is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to honoring the African American basketball legends of the Twin Cities, and making sure their stories are remembered, taught, and passed on.
Our Story
The Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame was established on March 12, 2023 by Jayar Young, built on a simple conviction: the African American players, coaches, and contributors who shaped basketball in Minnesota deserve a permanent, public record of their impact.
For decades, the contributions of African American players from the Twin Cities, on high school courts, in college programs, in the professional ranks, and in communities across the metro, have been under-documented and routinely overlooked. AABHOF exists to change that, through an annual induction ceremony, a scholarship for the next generation, and a growing archive of stories, photos, and video.
Founder
President & CEO
Founder of AABHOF. Built the organization to make sure Twin Cities African American basketball history gets the public record it deserves.
JY
“The game remembers every name.”
What We Do
Everything we do falls under one of these three commitments: recognition, investment, and preservation.
01 — Recognize
Each year we induct a new class of African American basketball legends from the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota at our Hall of Famers event, celebrating their contributions to the game and the community.
02 — Invest
Our scholarship program supports the next generation of student-athletes, helping them pursue higher education and reach their full potential, on the court and beyond.
03 — Preserve
Through our growing library of stories, video, and photography, we preserve the history of Twin Cities African American basketball and share it with the community and a global audience.
Leadership
The team that keeps the work moving day to day.
JY
Officer
President & CEO
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SR
Officer
Vice President
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DB
Officer
Secretary
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ES
Officer
Treasurer & Contributions Director
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AL
Director
Social Media & Administrative Director
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RJ
Director
Research & Data Director
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FP
Director
Communications & Operations Director
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SF
Director
Community Outreach Director
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LB
Board
Board Member
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RJ
Board
Board Member
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Contributing Members
Advisors, supporters, and longtime friends of the organization who give their time, voice, and expertise to advance the mission.
AN
Contributing Member
AR
Contributing Member
LL
Contributing Member
FW
Contributing Member
DS
Contributing Member
TB
Contributing Member
EW
Contributing Member
BK
Contributing Member
Nominate a legend, share a photo, or support the Keith Davis Scholarship. Every contribution keeps this archive alive.
Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame
Protecting the history of the African American basketball players in the Greater Twin Cities.
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