Sept. 11, 2009

Center Valley, Pa. - Former Patriot League men's basketball standout and Colgate alumnus Adonal Foyle has been selected for 2009 induction into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. The Hall's 15th annual induction ceremonies take place Thursday, Sept. 24 in Boise.

Foyle is being honored for his work in helping voting-age youth to understand campaign finance reform in America by founding the non-partisan group Democracy Matters and for his work empowering youth in the Eastern Caribbean and in the U.S. to take control of their futures through his Kerosene Lamp Foundation

Foyle will be enshrined along with Major League Soccer great Diego Gutierrez and world-class hurdler Tracy Mattes. Foyle is the ninth NBA player to join the Humanitarian Hall. His efforts have been recognized by former President Bill Clinton and the NBA.

The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and organizations from the world of amateur and professional athletics who, through their humanitarian efforts, distinguish themselves as role models in the community. More than 40 sports-humanitarians have been enshrined in Boise, including tennis great Arthur Ashe, Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA's David Robinson, soccer great Pelé and the Harlem Globetrotters.

To read the full release from the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, click here