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College of Idaho Honors NBA Legend Elgin Baylor

2/23/2025

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The College of Idaho celebrated a momentous occasion by renaming its basketball arena in honor of Elgin Baylor during Friday's game. Baylor, who dazzled fans in 1954 with an astounding average of 32.8 points and 18.9 rebounds, went on to become an NBA legend, earning 11 All-Star selections and a place in the Hall of Fame before his passing in 2021.

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The College of Idaho celebrated a momentous occasion by renaming its basketball arena in honor of Elgin Baylor during Friday's game. Baylor, who dazzled fans in 1954 with an astounding average of 32.8 points and 18.9 rebounds, went on to become an NBA legend, earning 11 All-Star selections and a place in the Hall of Fame before his passing in 2021.