Magloire, Smart and 8 others join Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame
The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2026, which includes former NBA player Jamaal Magloire, former Carleton Ravens men's head coach Dave Smart and Olympic flag-bearer Miranda Ayim, was set to be inducted Thursday night.
Canada's basketball Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2026 on Thursday night, honoring Jamaal Magloire, Dave Smart, and Miranda Ayim. Magloire, a former NBA player and first Canadian to suit up for the Toronto Raptors, played 12 NBA seasons. He was an all-star in 2004 with the Memphis Grizzlies and served as an assistant coach with the Raptors during their 2018-19 championship season.
He currently serves as vice-president of the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Dave Smart, a former Carleton Ravens men's head coach, led the Ravens to 13 U Sports championships. Miranda Ayim, a captain of Canada's senior women's national team and a co-flag-bearer at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, was also honored.
The class of 2026 also includes Michael Meeks, Anna Stammberger, Dan Meagher, Teresa Kleindienst, coaches Peter (Doc) Ryan, official Janice Deakin, and builder Dr. Andrew Pipe. The inductees will be honored at a ceremony in St. Stephen, N.B.
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