ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

John King, ’91 

Men’s Basketball, College of Arts and Sciences

For his stellar career on the Seattle University basketball team, John King is one of the newest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

During his impressive playing days at SU King played a total of 112 games, earning a number of accolades that include #2 all-time in scoring (1,899 points) and in field goals (831), #1 all-time in field goal attempts (1,724), and 5th all-time in rebounds (917).  In 1991, King achieved Third Team NAIA All-American status.

After his time at Seattle University, King has dedicated his professional career to uplifting underserved communities in Los Angeles. Currently the Director of Community Engagement and External Affairs of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, King also serves as the pastor of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church.

Andre Lang, ’95, ’04 JD, men’s basketball alumnus and Hall of Fame committee member said, “John King is unquestionably one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders to play for the university. John continues to live a life consistent with the Jesuit mission as a leader in his community giving back to those less fortunate. John was and remains an exemplary representative of the university both on and off the court, conducting himself with humility, class and sportsmanship.”