The Springfield City School Committee voted unanimously to refer a proposal to name Central High School’s basketball court after former Central star and NBA player Travis Best to the building and maintenance subcommittee.

Mayor Sarno described Best as a Springfield native who starred at Central High School, played at Georgia Tech and had a notable NBA career, adding that Best has remained active in the community through a youth initiative foundation. The mayor said community members had requested the naming and that the committee would follow subcommittee protocol before any formal naming vote.

Mister Collins moved to send the proposal to the building and maintenance subcommittee; Miss Hurst seconded. The clerk called the roll and recorded unanimous yes votes from Monroe Naylor, Mister Collins, Miss Gresham, Miss Hurst, Attorney Murphy, Mister Gonzales and Mayor Sarno.

Committee members said the subcommittee would examine logistics and, if it returns a positive recommendation, the full committee could schedule a naming ceremony.