Ice Cube Impact Award
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| Awarded for | those who use basketball as a platform for good works in their own communities |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| History | |
| First award | 2024 |
| Most recent | Jalen Rose, 2025 |
| Website | Official website  |
The Ice Cube Impact Award is an annual Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame award in the United States intended to honor those who use basketball as a platform for good works in their own communities.[1]
The award, named in honor of rapper Ice Cube, was established and first awarded in 2024.
Ice Cube himself will chair the selection committee for future award nominations. Accompanying the establishment of this award, the Ice Cube Impact Award Exhibit[2] was debuted.
Winners
[edit]| Name | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cube | 2024 | [1] |
| Jalen Rose | 2025 | [3] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Ice Cube Announced Inaugural Ice Cube Impact Award". Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Ice Cube Impact Award Honoring Rap Icon". Bleacher Report. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Jalen Rose Named Recipient of 2025 Ice Cube Impact Award". Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.