In a heartfelt tribute to one of its most illustrious alumni, Davidson College has permanently etched Stephen Curry's name into its local geography. The ceremony, held on the eve of the Golden State Warriors' final 2025 season game against the Charlotte Hornets, saw the official renaming of Exit 30 on Interstate 77 as the "Steph Curry Interchange."
An Emotional Homecoming at Davidson College
The tribute unfolded on Tuesday night at the John M. Belk Arena, where Curry attended the Davidson Wildcats' men's basketball game against the Duquesne Dukes. During a halftime ceremony, an emotional Curry, alongside his father Dell Curry, removed a black cover to unveil the new highway sign. The entire arena, filled with fans young and old wearing his iconic No. 30 jersey—both Davidson throwbacks and Warriors gear—stood as a testament to his profound impact.
Davidson President Douglas Hicks addressed the crowd, highlighting the deep connection. "Everyone knows that the entrance to Davidson is Exit 30, and we hope that your heart will always lead you back to Davidson and Davidson College," Hicks stated, capturing the sentiment of the evening. Curry, visibly moved, told the enthusiastic audience, "This is my forever home… For me to be able to represent so many people that made this possible, I hope that that’s what they feel."
Aligning a Legacy: No. 30 Jersey and Exit 30
The honour is poetically aligned with the jersey number 30 that Curry made famous, first with the Davidson Wildcats and later with the Golden State Warriors. His college statistics remain staggering: he averaged 25.3 points per game over three seasons, shooting 46.7% from the field and 41.2% from the three-point line. His sophomore year was legendary, as he led the No. 10 seed Wildcats on a Cinderella run to the NCAA Elite Eight, scoring 30 or more points in three consecutive tournament games, including a 40-point outburst against Gonzaga.
In his final 2009 season, Curry won the NCAA scoring championship with a blistering 28.6 points per game average, earning consensus All-American honours. He was also a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year at Davidson, where his jersey number is already retired.
A Night of Celebration and Basketball
The ceremony was part of a memorable night where Curry was supported by his wife Ayesha Curry—who wore his college jersey to loud applause—and Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Moses Moody. The Wildcats did not disappoint their special guest, securing a thrilling 89-83 victory over the Duquesne Dukes in a double-overtime clash.
This permanent tribute, a highway sign, joins Curry's diploma and his elite athletic achievements as a cornerstone of his legacy. "A diploma is one thing. An elite achievement is another thing. This [sign] is another," Curry remarked, even joking, "I might be stealing the sign to take it home." The event underscored how a small college town continues to celebrate the global superstar it helped create, ensuring that every journey to Davidson will now begin with a nod to Stephen Curry.
