A Milestone That Bridges Eras
Miami University announced that head coach Travis Steele will be presented with the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame’s “A Season to Remember” award on June 6, 2026, in recognition of the program’s unprecedented 31‑0 regular‑season finish that completed a 32‑2 campaign.
The ceremony will be hosted by Paul Keels, longtime voice of the Buckeyes, who will guide the evening’s tributes. The award will be handed to Steele by two of the school’s most storied figures, former teammates Jim Hamilton and NBA Hall‑of‑Famer Wayne Embry, who themselves were part of Miami’s legendary 1958 squad.
Hamilton and Embry were roommates on the 1958 team that went 12‑0 in conference play, a feat that helped launch a three‑year run of MAC championships from 1956 to 1959. Their presence at the 2026 event underscores the continuity of excellence that the university has celebrated for more than six decades.
Beyond the accolade, the gathering will highlight the program’s deep roots in Ohio basketball culture, drawing together alumni, current players and fans to honor a milestone that ties the modern era to a historic legacy of dominance.