By: Matt Ankenbrandt, Sports Information Director for Small College Basketball
Fort Myers, FL– Small College Basketball and the Hall of Fame Committee are thrilled to unveil the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This year's class brings together an extraordinary group of coaches, players, and contributors whose excellence has defined and elevated the game at the small college level. From record-breaking performances to championship leadership and lasting contributions to the sport, the Class of 2026 represents the very best of small college basketball. Their achievements have not only stood the test of time but have helped shape the future of the game in meaningful and lasting ways. John McCarthy had this to say about this year's class:
"What an impressive and accomplished Hall of Fame Class!," mentioned McCarthy. "The Class of 2026 is the 10th induction class into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are excited to welcome this special group into the elite group of people known as Hall of Famers. We are so grateful to Visit Central Florida Sports and Florida Southern College for their continued support in hosting the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and surrounding events. Congratulations to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026!"
This year's Hall of Fame Class marks the 10th class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The National Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday, November 6th inside the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, FL.
The Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Committee consists of the following individuals: Don Landry, Roy Pickerill, Jim Nelson, Doug Palm, Rich Zvosec, Gary Stewart, Mike Lightfoot, John Rinka, Jim Poteet, Greg Moore, Bob Hoffman, Joe Niland, Bob Wilson, Greg Grant, Charlie Brock, Rusty Osborne, Rick Byrd, and Pat Cunningham. For more information regarding the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame please head to smallcollegebasketball.com.
Dominez Burnett
- Inaugural winner of the 2016 Bevo Francis Award
- Two-time NAIA Division II Player of the Year 2015, 2016
- Three-time NAIA All-American first team 2014, 2015, 2016
- Three-time NAIA All-Tournament Team 2014, 2015, 2016
- Four-time All-Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) first team 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Scored 2,858 (20.4) points in 140 games
- Recorded a streak of 70-straight games in double-figures
- Burnett led the NAIA in total steals (77) and total scoring (895) as a senior.
