Former UConn Star Elected to New England Basketball Hall of Fame

STORRS, CT — A legendary high school basketball player from South Windsor who went on to star at UConn will be among the new inductees into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.

Former Ellsworth High School and UConn standout Jack Rose will be inducted at a March 4 luncheon at the Nutmeg Restaurant in East Windsor.

Considered to be one of the greatest high school players in Connecticut schoolboy history, Rose will be inducted into the NEBHOF High School category. He will be presented with a New England Basketball Hall of Fame Gold Medal.

Rod Steier, chair of the NEBHOF Executive Committee, stated, "In inducting Jack Rose into the NEBHOF, we celebrate not only Jack's great basketball accomplishments, but the life accomplishments of a splendid man. Following his career at UConn, he remained in his hometown of South Windsor, and, along with his wife Lucretia, raised a wonderful family. We are honored to induct Jack in our High School category, and we look forward to a great gathering on March 4 in his community."

Tickets for the luncheon are $30. The NEBHOF expects a sellout.

For ticket information, contact nebhof@gmail.com.

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