Groveport Madison Schools is proud to celebrate the incredible achievement of Calvin Booth, a 1994 graduate of Groveport Madison High School, who has been named to the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Booth’s journey from a standout high school player to an NBA executive leading a championship team is a testament to this Cruiser’s talent, hard work, and dedication to the game.
Booth, who currently serves as the President of Basketball Operations for the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets, has had a life-long passion for the game of basketball. At Groveport Madison, he showcased his skills as a dominant force in basketball, earning recognition that would lead him to an outstanding collegiate career at Penn State University. There, he established himself as one of the Big Ten’s premier defensive players, winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors as a senior.
His success continued at the professional level after being selected 35th overall by the Washington Wizards in the 1999 NBA Draft. Booth enjoyed a 10-year NBA career, playing for nine different teams.
Following his playing career, Booth transitioned into the front office, working his way up from scout to executive leadership. After holding key roles with the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves, he joined the Denver Nuggets in 2017 as an assistant general manager. In 2022, Booth was promoted to President of Basketball Operations, leading the franchise to its first-ever NBA championship in 2023.
“Calvin Booth’s induction into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor and a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the game,” said Jeff Altman, Principal of Groveport Madison High School. “He has always represented our community with excellence—first as a standout player and now as an executive leader in the NBA. We are incredibly proud of Calvin and hope his journey inspires our students to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.”
Booth will be honored at the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus. He will be inducted alongside an impressive class of basketball legends, including players, coaches, and contributors who have left lasting marks on the game.
We at Groveport Madison Schools couldn’t be prouder of Calvin Booth’s accomplishments and the example he sets for our students. Congratulations, Calvin! Go Cruisers!