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School Committee approves naming Springfield Central court for Travis Best
Summary
The School Committee voted unanimously to dedicate Springfield Central High School's basketball court to alumnus and former NBA player Travis Best; the superintendent and committee members praised his high-school record and suggested a press opportunity.
The Springfield School Committee unanimously approved a measure to dedicate Springfield Central High School’s basketball court in honor of alumnus Travis Best.
Superintendent (name not specified) summarized Best’s athletic record, saying he was a standout at Springfield Central, later played at Georgia Tech and in the NBA for teams including the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat, and scored 81 points in a single high‑school game during his senior season. "It would definitely be very fitting to name the Central Basketball Court after Travis Best," the superintendent said.
Committee members expressed support. Attorney Murphy said, "I love Travis Best, and he's one of the best athletes from Western Mass in the history of Western Mass," and the committee discussed a potential trivia moment tied to the vote. Committee member Miss Hurst seconded the motion.
Miss Hirsch moved the dedication; Attorney Murphy seconded. The secretary called roll: Mr. Gonzales — yes; Miss Hirsch — yes; Attorney Murphy — yes. Chair Gonzales noted the naming could be a press opportunity for Springfield Public Schools and urged coordination with the district communications office.
The committee recorded the action and asked the superintendent and school department staff to coordinate public communications and next steps for the dedication ceremony.
