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.
Jul 28, 2026
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Tubby Smith to Join 2026 Hall of Fame Class with Basketball Legends
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Tubby Smith to Join 2026 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.
Jul 28, 2026
Tubby Smith to be Inducted into 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Orlando “Tubby” Smith Joins 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Orlando “Tubby” Smith Joins College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Six Legends of College Basketball to Be Honored in 2026 Hall of Fame Induction
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.
Jul 28, 2026
Tubby Smith to Join Hall of Fame in 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.
Jul 27, 2026
Orlando “Tubby” Smith Inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Orlando Tubby Smith will be welcomed into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22 in Kansas City, Missouri, joining a class that includes Jay Wright, Glen Rice and other iconic figures.
Jul 25, 2026