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 as the first Canadian to play for the Toronto Raptors in 2011 and earned an all-star nod in 2004 with the Memphis Grizzlies. He later transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant with the Raptors before assuming the role of vice-president for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
Smart’s tenure as head coach saw the Carleton Ravens dominate, securing an impressive 13 U Sports championships during his leadership. Ayim, a respected figure in Canadian basketball, captained the national women’s team and had the honor of carrying the flag alongside rugby sevens player Nathan Hirayama at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The 2026 class, unveiled on July 2, also includes players Michael Meeks, Anna Stammberger, Dan Meagher, and Teresa Kleindienst, as well as coaches Peter (Doc) Ryan, official Janice Deakin, and builder Dr. Andrew Pipe. The 10-member class will be formally inducted at a ceremony in St. Stephen, N.B.
