VIRGINIA (December 11, 2025) -- Many know him as the Godfather of Youth Basketball; many know him as the National Chair of AAU Basketball; many know him as a basketball icon. Boo Williams is a name synonymous with AAU Basketball and youth basketball as a whole.  

Soon, Boo Williams will also be known as a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Williams will be inducted into the Virigina Sports Hall of Fame class of 2026 on April 25, 2026, due to his reputation as one of the most successful and respected AAU men’s and women’s basketball coaches in the country.

Boo Williams helped countless NBA and WNBA superstars during their basketball journey - including Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning, Bam Adebayo, JJ Redick, and so many more. Williams had a vision to make youth basketball better. While making that vision come to fruition, he was making the entire community better. He then took it nationwide to make youth sports better and we are forever grateful for his contributions. 

Congratulations to Boo Williams on his induction in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. To read more and see other inductees, including AAU Alumni Kristi Toliver, CLICK HERE.