National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Introduction
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National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Logo.
Sprint Center. Home of the College Basketball Experience and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at the Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland
The College Basketball Experience, Kansas City.
Backstory and Context
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The Hall of Fame focuses on those who have significantly contributed to college basketball and compliments the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.
In 2006, the NABC honored around 180 players, coaches, and other notable contributors to college basketball by inducting them into the founding class of the Hall of Fame. Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Dean Smith, John Wooden and the family of Dr. James Naismith were selected to represent the first class. Since 2006, over 70 players, coaches, and teams have been inducted into the hall of fame including famous players such as Shaquille O’Neal, “Magic” Johnson, Larry Bird, and Patrick Ewing.
Both the College Basketball Experience and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame have received rave reviews since 2006 and owners say that the response from fans has been overwhelming. The CBE has hosted college basketball players and coaches, and even these “experts” have been impressed by the facility.
Sources
Kerkhoff, Blair. "National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2014." (n.d.). November 22, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/article4070828.html.