The 2026 induction ceremony for the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed a distinguished class, featuring notable figures such as former NBA player Jamaal Magloire, ex-Carleton Ravens men’s head coach Dave Smart, and Olympic flag-bearer Miranda Ayim. Magloire, a veteran of 12 NBA seasons, made history by becoming the first Canadian to play for the Toronto Raptors in 2011, achieving all-star status in 2004 with the New Orleans Hornets. He later transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant for the Raptors during their championship-winning 2018-19 season and currently holding the role of vice-president for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Smart left a lasting legacy at Carleton by guiding the men’s program to an impressive 13 U Sports championships, solidifying the team’s reputation as a dynasty. Ayim, a former captain of Canada’s senior women’s national team, shared the honor of carrying the flag for Canada alongside rugby sevens player Nathan Hirayama at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class, unveiled on July 2, also includes players Michael Meeks, Anna Stammberger, Dan Meagher, and Teresa Kleindienst, along with coaches Peter (Doc) Ryan, official Janice Deakin, and builder Dr. Andrew Pipe. These ten esteemed individuals will be officially inducted at a ceremony in St. Stephen, N.B.