Hall of Famer Dave Gavitt Passes Away at the Age of 73

Some sad news in the basketball world today, as Hall of Famer and former Big East commissioner Dave Gavitt has passed away at the age of 73.

To see how much Gavitt has impacted the world of college basketball, just take a look at the accomplishments listed in that story.

I mean, wow. Just wow.

There’s a reason why he’s in the Hall of Fame and why he’s referred to as a legend. College hoops would be much different without Dave Gavitt. What didn’t Gavitt accomplish? The man did so many outstanding things for the sport, and he will certainly be missed.

As most know, Gavitt’s son, Dan, is the current associate commissioner of the Big East.

Here’s an article (must be a subscriber) written by Bob Ryan in the Boston Globe from 2006, and here’s one from early 2010 by Andy Katz which features comments from Texas head coach Rick Barnes on Gavitt’s role as his mentor.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Gavitt. He certainly left a lasting mark on college basketball.