Hall Of Fame Spotlight: James Ennis
1/15/2026 9:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
A spectacular dunker who led Long Beach State to the Big Dance, James Ennis has gone on to a lengthy professional career including eight years in the NBA.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Our final spotlight for the 2026 induction class for the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame is here as we look at James Ennis of Men's Basketball as the big night is right around the corner.
James Ennis was a transformative player for the Men's Basketball program. Joining the "Fab Four" as a junior college transfer, Ennis helped elevate an excellent team to new heights as one of the most successful groups in the modern era. In 2011-12, Long Beach State went 25-9 overall, including two Top 25 wins, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament after winning both the Big West regular season and conference tournament. Returning the next season, Ennis was the undisputed leader on another Big West Championship team in 2012-13, earning Big West Player of the Year before being drafted by the Miami Heat. He went on to an excellent NBA career, ultimately playing 395 games, the fifth-most by any Long Beach State alum in the NBA.
Join us for a memorable evening on Wednesday, January 21 as we induct the 2026 Hall of Fame Class. The ceremony will be held at the Long Beach Airport Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. Purchase your tickets at www.longbeachstate.com/HOFtickets or contact Assistant Director of Special Events Jace Pardon for more information.
James Ennis was a transformative player for the Men's Basketball program. Joining the "Fab Four" as a junior college transfer, Ennis helped elevate an excellent team to new heights as one of the most successful groups in the modern era. In 2011-12, Long Beach State went 25-9 overall, including two Top 25 wins, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament after winning both the Big West regular season and conference tournament. Returning the next season, Ennis was the undisputed leader on another Big West Championship team in 2012-13, earning Big West Player of the Year before being drafted by the Miami Heat. He went on to an excellent NBA career, ultimately playing 395 games, the fifth-most by any Long Beach State alum in the NBA.
Join us for a memorable evening on Wednesday, January 21 as we induct the 2026 Hall of Fame Class. The ceremony will be held at the Long Beach Airport Marriott beginning at 6 p.m. Purchase your tickets at www.longbeachstate.com/HOFtickets or contact Assistant Director of Special Events Jace Pardon for more information.
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