Alphonso Ford scored more points than almost anyone who ever played European basketball. The foundation carries that fight forward — into basketball, education, and opportunity for the next generation.
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Alphonso Ford has been nominated multiple times for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Join the campaign supporting his induction.
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Alphonso Gene Ford (1971–2004) was one of the most accomplished scorers in basketball history. A standout at Amanda Elzy High School in Greenwood, Mississippi, and later at Mississippi Valley State University, he became the first NCAA Division I player to average more than 25 points per game in all four collegiate seasons, finishing with 3,165 career points — still among the highest totals in NCAA history.
Despite courageously battling leukemia throughout much of his professional career, he continued to inspire teammates and fans with his determination and passion for the game.
Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1993, Ford's greatest success came in Europe, where he became a EuroLeague legend, earning multiple scoring titles, MVP honors, and All-EuroLeague selections. Following his passing in 2004, the EuroLeague permanently honored his legacy by naming its annual scoring championship the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy, ensuring his impact on the sport lives on for generations.
4× First-team All-SWAC. One of the most prolific scorers in HBCU basketball history.
| Season | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | Rebounds | Assists | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–90 | Mississippi Valley State | 27 | .450 | .737 | 133 | 89 | 29.1 |
| 1990–91 | Mississippi Valley State | 28 | .480 | .765 | 167 | 38 | 32.6 |
| 1991–92 | Mississippi Valley State | 26 | .450 | .757 | 145 | 96 | 27.5 |
| 1992–93 | Mississippi Valley State | 13 | .407 | .744 | 59 | 42 | 23.6 |
| Career Totals | Mississippi Valley State | 94 | .453 | .753 | 504 | 265 | 29.2 |
Philadelphia 76ers select Alphonso Ford with the 32nd pick in the 1993 NBA Draft.
Named the 1993–94 CBA Rookie of the Year. Named to the 1993–94 CBA All-Rookie Team. Named to the 1993–94 CBA First Team.
4× Greek League top scorer. 4× Greek All-Star. Greek League MVP, 2001 — a dynasty built in Greece.
2× EuroLeague top scorer. 2× All-EuroLeague First Team. Greek Cup Finals MVP — the pinnacle of European basketball.
Inducted into the Greek Basketball League Hall of Fame. Numbers retired by Papagou (#9) and Peristeri (#10).
Clinics, camps, and athletic development programs for youth in Greenwood and the Delta.
Tutoring, workshops, and scholarship initiatives built around real mentorship relationships.
Digital skills and innovation opportunities to open doors beyond the court.
Every contribution fuels youth programs, mentorship, and opportunity that carry Alphonso's legacy forward.