
Ted Owens to be Inducted into College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026
Former Kansas coach Ted Owens will join a distinguished group of basketball legends in the 2026 College Basketball Hall of Fame class, celebrated in Kansas City.
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Former Kansas coach Ted Owens will join a distinguished group of basketball legends in the 2026 College Basketball Hall of Fame class, celebrated in Kansas City.

Former Kansas coach Ted Owens, a 97‑year‑old pioneer of the game, is set to join the 2026 College Basketball Hall of Fame class, which also features Tubby Smith, Jay Wright, Danny Ainge, Walt Hazzard and Glen Rice.

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.

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2026, highlighting Tubby Smith’s storied career and the ceremony set for Kansas City in October 2026.

Orlando “Tubby” Smith, who guided the University of Kentucky to the 1998 NCAA title, will be honored alongside Jay Wright, Danny Ainge and other icons at the October 22 ceremony in Kansas City.

The upcoming ceremony in Kansas City will honor Ted Owens, whose 348 wins and multiple conference titles cement his place among the sport’s greats.

Orlando "Tubby" Smith, who led Kentucky to a national championship in his debut season and amassed a 263‑83 record over a decade, has been selected for the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished class that includes Jay Wright and Glen Rice.

Veteran coach Orlando "Tubby" Smith will be inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame alongside a distinguished group of players and mentors, capping a 31‑year journey that included tournament success at Georgia and Kentucky.

Former BYU star Danny Ainge will be inducted into the Naismith Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, joining Jay Wright, Tubby Smith, Ted Owens, Glen Rice and the late Walt Hazzard in a class that celebrates a generation of college basketball excellence.

Jay Wright, who guided Villanova to two national titles, is set to be honored alongside notable figures from college basketball history.

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame will welcome six new members next month, celebrating a blend of coaching mastery and player excellence that has shaped the sport over decades.

Former BYU star and current Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge will be honored in the 2026 Naismith Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame class, joining a distinguished roster of coaches and players.

A look at Glen Rice’s storied career, from the 1989 NCAA championship to a 15‑year NBA run that earned him three All‑Star nods and a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Former Kansas head coach Ted Owens will be honored in the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his 19‑year tenure, six regular‑season conference titles and a legacy that shaped generations of Jayhawks.

Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, joining a distinguished roster of coaches and players whose careers have shaped the sport.

The upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony in Kansas City will honor Jay Wright alongside a group of iconic coaches and players, celebrating a career defined by national championships, conference titles, and lasting influence on college basketball.

Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be honored in Kansas City on October 22, 2026, as part of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, celebrated alongside Tubby Smith, Ted Owens and NBA veterans Danny Ainge, Glen Rice and Walt Hazzard.

Orlando Smith’s induction celebrates a coaching legacy that includes a national title, multiple SEC championships and formative work under George Felton at South Carolina.

Former Kansas head coach Ted Owens is set to join the 2026 Hall of Fame class, a tribute to his 19‑year legacy, six conference titles and lasting impact on the Jayhawks and the sport.

Former Kansas head coach Ted Owens will be honored in 2026 alongside a distinguished group of coaches, reflecting a legacy that shaped college basketball.

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announces the induction of Tubby Smith and a distinguished group of players and coaches in October 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jay Wright's upcoming induction highlights a career defined by championships, conference dominance and a lasting impact on the game.

A legendary coach whose career spanned playing, teaching, and leading top programs, Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, 2026.

Former Georgia and Kentucky coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, joining a distinguished class of legends.