DENVER — The principal of George Washington High School (GWHS) said her heart sank when she heard about Chauncey Billups’ arrest on federal charges tied to an illegal poker operation, but said she still holds the alumnus in high regard.
“I’m worried about him, I’m worried about his family, and I’m worried about his reputation,” said GWHS Principal Dackri Davis. “He is such an outstanding mentor to our youth, and he’s a great man… he is very well revered in our community still.”
Billups attended GWHS and led the high school basketball team to back-to-back state championships in 1993 and 1994. The high school has since retired his jersey and named the basketball court the “Chauncey Billups Court” in 2023 to honor the NBA legend.
Billups’ legacy is also seen across the Park Hill neighborhood where he grew up, including his name and jersey painted in a mural on the Skyland Park basketball court.
Andrew Bartholomew, who grew up in Park Hill, said he remembers watching Billups play…