
Tubby Smith Headlines 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Orlando “Tubby” Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame this October, celebrated alongside coaching greats and former stars.
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Orlando “Tubby” Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame this October, celebrated alongside coaching greats and former stars.
The Hall of Fame will honor longtime Kansas mentor Ted Owens alongside other basketball greats during a ceremony on Oct. 22 at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City.
The upcoming induction honors Coach Ted Owens’s 19‑year tenure at Kansas, his Final Four achievements, and a lifetime of contributions to basketball, set against a backdrop of historic halls of fame and community recognition.

Glen Rice's induction celebrates a career that spanned championship glory at Michigan, a prolific NBA run, and lasting impact on the game

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame unveiled its 2026 class, spotlighting six iconic figures whose careers reshaped college basketball.

Jay Wright’s journey from shaping Hofstra into a mid‑major powerhouse to guiding Villanova to multiple national titles will be honored at the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony.

A look at Tubby Smith's storied career, his 1998 Kentucky championship, and the upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony that will honor a distinguished group of basketball pioneers

Former Michigan star Glen Rice will be enshrined in the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, joining a roster of coaches and players celebrated for their impact on college basketball.

Orlando "Tubby" Smith's decades‑long impact on college basketball will be recognized in October 2026 when he is inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Orlando “Tubby” Smith, celebrated for guiding Kentucky to a 1998 national title, will be enshrined in October 2026 alongside other basketball legends.

A BYU standout, NBA champion, and longtime executive, Danny Ainge’s recent Hall of Fame selection honors a career that spanned playing, coaching, and front‑office leadership.
The Hall of Fame announced that Glen Rice, who led Michigan to its first national championship and enjoyed a celebrated NBA career, will be inducted in Kansas City on Oct. 22, 2026.

Glen Rice's induction celebrates a career that spanned championship glory at Michigan, a record‑setting college tournament, and a decorated NBA run that culminated in an NBA championship and multiple All‑Star appearances.

Former UCLA star Walt Hazzard, who led the Bruins to their first NCAA championship and earned a gold medal with Team USA, will be honored in Kansas City this October.

The 2026 induction class honors Tubby Smith alongside legends like Bob Knight and Jay Wright, celebrating a legacy that spans decades of college basketball excellence.

Tubby Smith's selection to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame highlights a career that spans three decades, a 1998 Kentucky championship, and a pivotal 2016 tournament run for Texas Tech, joining an elite group of coaches in Kansas City this October.

Danny Ainge’s legendary college career will be honored with a 2026 induction into the Naismith Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, highlighting his records, leadership and lasting impact on the game.

Tubby Smith's induction celebrates a three‑decade career that reshaped college basketball across multiple programs.
Former Memphis coach Tubby Smith will be honored in Kansas City this October as part of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, capping a career marked by championships, record‑setting wins and a rare ability to lead five programs to the NCAA tournament.

Walt Hazzard, who anchored UCLA’s first national title in 1964, was recently inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. His career spanned championship glory, a solid NBA run, and a coaching stint that produced an NIT crown, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport.
Glen Rice, who led Michigan to its first NCAA championship in 1989 and enjoyed a 15‑year NBA career, was announced as one of six inductees for the 2026 Hall of Fame, cementing his place among the sport’s greatest alumni.

A look at the career of Walt Hazzard, whose achievements on the court and contributions off it have earned him a place among the sport’s immortals.

From a 30‑0 championship season to a celebrated coaching tenure, Walt Hazzard’s impact on UCLA basketball continues to resonate.

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame reveals its Class of 2026, celebrating three iconic coaches and three trailblazing players who will be enshrined on October 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.