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Gala celebrates Utah’s best male hoopsters of the past half-century

By Lehi Free Press · May 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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A close-up of a golden award sitting on a polished wooden basketball court under warm, celebratory lighting, symbolizing excellence in Utah basketball history.
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A gala held at The Barn at Thanksgiving Point celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Mr. Basketball award. The event brought together notable figures representing Utah's boys basketball talent from various eras.

Key takeaways

  • The event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Mr. Basketball award.
  • The gala took place at The Barn at Thanksgiving Point on May 14.
  • Attendees included representatives of Utah's exceptional boys basketball talent from various eras.

A host of luminaries representing exceptional boys basketball talent in Utah gathered at The Barn at Thanksgiving Point on Thursday, May 14. The event served to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Mr. Basketball award and honor great players from earlier eras.

The gala highlighted Utah's history of basketball excellence by bringing together individuals representing the state's talent over the past half-century.

In addition to celebrating recent achievements, the gathering recognized significant players from previous decades.

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