Mass. basketball coach honors father with ALS tournament

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Mass. basketball coach honors father with ALS tournament
Summary

The Wally Seaver High School Invitational concluded on Sunday at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough, featuring around 150 teams from across New England. Created by Paul Seaver in 2012 to honor his late father, Wally Seaver, who died from ALS, the tournament also raises funds for ALS research. Coaches and players emphasized the larger purpose of the event, promoting awareness about ALS while playing the game they love. Seaver expressed gratitude to participating coaches for supporting his family's mission and emphasized the need for a cure for ALS.

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  • Tournament featured about 150 teams from New England.
  • Paul Seaver created the event in memory of his father, Wally Seaver.
  • Wally Seaver was a respected coach who passed away from ALS in 2013.
  • Originally a fundraiser, the tournament has grown significantly since its inception.
  • Participating teams come from as far as New York and Florida.
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  • 1:14 AMYahoo Sports‘We need a cure for ALS’: Mass. basketball coach honors late father with inspiring tournament
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“I’m nearing the point I’ve spent half my life without my father, without my best friend, my biggest role model and just keeping his name alive and his legacy alive is my biggest goal

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