Some news items hit you differently than others. This one hit me different, late last week.

“Also selected for enshrinement to the Naismith Hall of Fame … Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion Billy Donovan.”

And that goes beyond the fact that Donovan and I grew up similarly, he in Rockville Centre and I in West Hempstead, and are both products of the rugged Long Island Catholic League that was such a dynamic force in the ’70s and ’80s.

Some news items hit you differently than others. This one hit me different, late last week, The Post’s Mike Vaccaro writes.{ai:summary}Billy Donovan, the Chicago Bulls coach and two-time NCAA champion, has been selected for enshrinement in the Naismith Hall of Fame. His journey is notable, particularly as he shares roots with many from Long Island's Catholic League, which was influential in the '70s and '80s. This recognition highlights not just his achievements in basketball but also the strong community ties and shared experiences that shaped his career. #sports

My eye-opening sports ceiling Moment came at the hands of soon-to-be Hall of Famer

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