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Brian Taylor grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, excelled in multiple sports, earned All‑America honors at Princeton, won two ABA championships, and later turned his focus to education, founding the Brian Taylor Leadership Institute and mentoring countless young people.
C. Vivian Stringer, celebrated for her 535 wins, 1,000‑win milestone and advocacy for diversity, will be honored with the 2026 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award.
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a game‑changing defensive play, broke a postseason record, and extended his impact off the court, guiding the New York Knicks to their first title in five decades.