TONY MADISON

Tony Madison is a former basketball player who achieved notable success during his collegiate and professional career. He played for Antelope Valley College (AVC) during the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons, where he was instrumental in leading the team to league championships in both years. Madison earned All-Foothill Conference honors twice and set several records, including breaking the three-point record in his first year and then surpassing his own mark the following season. Over those two years, he made a remarkable 270 three-pointers, achieving an impressive shooting percentage of .4485, which ranked second in the AVC's career charts at the time of his induction.

Madison was the first Marauder to hit significant milestones in scoring, registering 800 points and 150 three-pointers in a single season (1990-91) and accumulating over 1300 points and 250 three-pointers throughout his career. Additionally, he set a career record for steals with 99, placing him fourth on the all-time list.

Following his time at AVC, he attended the University of New Orleans, where he continued to excel. Madison led the conference in three-point shooting percentage, and his team made history by finishing the league undefeated at 18-0, a feat that had never been accomplished by the university before. In the 1992-93 NCAA tournament, his team reached the Sweet 16, ultimately falling to Xavier University. In his final season at UNO, Madison's team participated in the NIT tournament, where they also reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Vanderbilt University.

Transitioning to a professional career, Madison played in the NBA Summer League and received an invitation to the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in Washington. Unfortunately, an injury cut that short, leading him to rehabilitation before venturing to play internationally. Over the next 15 years, he showcased his talent across various leagues around the world, including the Korean Basketball League (KBL), the Philippines, Venezuela, Canada, and the Middle East. He consistently led scoring, averaging 32 points in Korea, 34 points in both the Philippines and Venezuela, and 27 points in Canada.

In Lebanon, Madison had a successful career with three different teams—Tadamon, Champville, and Riyadi—where he clinched championships with each. He also enjoyed stints in Saudi Arabia and Iran, where he continued to win titles and was recognized as one of the top import players in the Middle East. Ultimately, Madison wrapped up his career in Lebanon, guiding his team back to the finals but falling short of another championship victory. Above all, he takes pride in having won championships in every country where he played, marking a remarkable journey in professional basketball.