Troy Barnies dunks a ball for his first shot on the basketball court Saturday that was newly renamed after him. The court is located at Union Street Park, also known as The Gully, in Auburn. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal Buy this Photo

Troy Barnies addresses the crowd gathered Saturday for the surprise renaming of a basketball court in his honor at The Gully (Union Street Park) in Auburn. Barnies, an Edward Little alumnus, plays professional basketball in Eastern Europe. Every year, he returns to the local Auburn courts and runs a “Summer Slam” Basketball Clinic through the Auburn Recreation Department. The dedication was kept secret from Barnies until the unveiling. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal Buy this Photo