SEATTLE – Seattle University has announced its latest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 38th Annual Alumni Award winners. The newest members to the Hall of Fame include men's basketball's John King, '91, and men's soccer's Alex Roldan, '17.
The annual Alumni Awards celebrate alumni who exemplify leadership, service and the Jesuit mission in their communities and professions. The university will celebrate these exceptional individuals at the Alumni Awards ceremony on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Pigott Atrium and Auditorium.
JOHN KING, '91
For his stellar career on the Seattle University men's basketball team, King is one of the newest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
During his impressive playing days at SU King played a total of 112 games, earning a number of accolades that include #2 all-time in scoring (1,899 points) and in field goals (831), #1 all-time in field goal attempts (1,724), and 5th all-time in rebounds (917). In 1991, King achieved Third Team NAIA All-American status.
After his time at Seattle University, King has dedicated his professional career to uplifting underserved communities in Los Angeles. Currently the Director of Community Engagement and External Affairs of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, King also serves as the pastor of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church.
Andre Lang, '95, '04 JD, men's basketball alumnus and Hall of Fame committee member said, "John King is unquestionably one of the most prolific scorers and rebounders to play for the university. John continues to live a life consistent with the Jesuit mission as a leader in his community giving back to those less fortunate. John was and remains an exemplary representative of the university both on and off the court, conducting himself with humility, class and sportsmanship."
ALEX ROLDAN, '17
Roldan is one of the newest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame for his legendary career on the men's soccer team.
As a Redhawk, Roldan played 82 games, earned First Team All-WAC status in 2016 and 2017, and led Seattle University to three WAC Championships. He made 18 career goals, 17 career assists and 53 career points, ranking #7, #3 and #5 in the modern DI era, respectively.
In 2018, Roldan was the 22nd overall pick drafted by the Seattle Sounders FC and is in his seventh season playing for the team. In 2021, he was one of six Sounders players to start the Major League Soccer All-Star Game. In 2022, Roldan established new career highs in appearances (32), starts (26) and assists (7). He has totaled four goals and 18 assists over his professional career.
Arne Klubberud, '99, men's soccer alumnus, Hall of Fame inductee and a Hall of Fame committee member said, "Alex has gone on to be arguably the most prominent Seattle University men's soccer alumni in the history of the program. When Seattle University's name is mentioned in connection to his seven-year pro career with the Seattle Sounders, MLS Championships, his CONCACAF Championship, his naming to the MLS All-Star in 2021 or his 25 caps with the El Salvadorian National Team, the collective alumni group beams with pride. Alex has set a new standard for excellence for Seattle University soccer and all our alumni are proud to call him our own."
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