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This is so good..... Coach Jim Crutchfield, who is among the very best coaches of our generation......and among the more humble, nice guys in coaching.

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Here's the video announcement about the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 AND the participating teams, matchups and game time for the 2024 SCB Hall of Fame Classic, all to be held in Lakeland, FL. We are so grateful to Visit Central Florida, Polk County Tourism & Sports Marketing, Florida Southern College and the D2 Conference Commissioners Association.

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Photos from the Small College Basketball National Awards Show

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Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Small College Basketball Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Kansas City, MO – The Hall of Fame Committee and Small College Basketball is excited to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Once again, this year the class is made up of some of the greatest coaches, players, and contributors at the Small College Basketball level. These individuals have truly left their mark on the game. John McCarthy had this to say about this year’s class:

"Congratulations to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024,” stated McCarthy. “Each and every member of this class has clearly earned and deserved to be included in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are thrilled to welcome them into this prestigious national Hall of Fame. What an impressive class!"

Players

Jerry Anderson (Southwest Missouri, now Missouri State) Jeff Covington (Youngstown State) Antonio Garcia (Kentucky Wesleyan) Horace Jenkins (William Patterson) Duane Klueh (Indiana State) Milton “Milky” Phelps (San Diego State) Ralph Talley (Norfolk State)

Coaches

Ken Anderson (Wisconsin Eau Claire) Dave Hixon (Amherst) Joe Retton (Fairmont State) Glenn Robinson (Franklin & Marshall)

Contributor/Coach

Del Harris (Earlham & Milligan)

This year’s National Hall of Fame Class marks the eighth class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The National Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday November 1st inside the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, FL. McCarthy had this to add about the Hall of Fame Committee:

"Importantly, I'd like to thank our Hall of Fame Committee for their time, research and insight during this process. This is a time-consuming, detailed process, and we're so fortunate to have a highly credible and knowledgeable committee. I am truly grateful." For more information regarding the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame please head to smallcollegebasketball.com.

The Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Committee consists of the following individuals: Don Landry, Roy Pickerill, Jim Nelson, Doug Palm, Rich Zvosec, Gary Pine, Gary Stewart, Mike Lightfoot, John Rinka, Jim Poteet, Greg Moore, Bob Hoffman, Joe Niland, Bob Wilson, Greg Grant, Charlie Brock, and Rusty Osborne.

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2024 SCB Hall of Fame Classic

2024 SCB Hall of Fame Classic Teams and Matchups Announced

Kansas City, MO – Small College Basketball is excited to announce the team and matchups for the 2024 Hall of Fame Classic. After a fantastic 2023 Hall of Fame Classic, the 2024 event returns to Lakeland, FL and the Jenkins Fieldhouse on the campus of Florida Southern College. This year’s event will take place on Saturday November 2nd and Sunday November 3rd . Small College Basketball will continue their partnerships with Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing and Visit Central Florida. John McCarthy had this to say about the 2024 Hall of Fame Classic:

"I am just thrilled with the field of teams that will be participating in the 2024 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic.  Six of these teams played in the NCAA Division II Regional Championship game this past season, while four of them reached the Elite Eight,  Both teams that played in the National Championship game this past season (Minnesota State and Nova Southeastern) will open up the 2024-25 season in the Hall of Fame Classic.  We are so grateful to the D2 CCA for the exemption that they provide for the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, and we continue to be thrilled with the support from Florida Southern College, Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing and Visit Central Florida. Collectively, I'm confident that this is the finest overall in-season event within NCAA Division II basketball."

For the third straight year the event will include 10 teams. That Hall of Fame Classic started in 2016 in Evansville, IN. After a stop in St. Joseph, MO, the Hall of Fame Classic moved to Lakeland, FL in 2022. The event did not take place during the 2020 season.

The prominent event includes five games on Saturday and five games on Sunday. Below are the teams and matchups for this year’s event. For more information on the Hall of Fame Classic and Small College Basketball please head to smallcollegebasketball.com

Saturday, November 2, 2024

11:00      Carson-Newman vs. Lake Superior State 1:15       Fort Lewis vs. Point Loma Nazarene 3:30       Nova Southeastern vs. Gannon 5:45       Florida Southern vs. Minnesota State 8:00      North Georgia vs. STAC   Sunday, November 3, 2024

11:00     Fort Lewis vs. Carson-Newman 1:15       Lake Superior State vs. Gannon 3:30      Nova Southeastern vs. STAC 5:45      Florida Southern vs. Point Loma Nazarene 8:00     Minnesota State vs. North Georgia

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Dr. Dish and SCB Partner for National Awards Show

Kansas City, MO – Small College Basketball is excited to announce the partnership with Dr. Dish for the 2024 SCB National Awards Show. The SCB National Award show will take place on Saturday April, 27th at 7:00 pm CST at the Crowne Plaza’s Starlight Ballroom in Kansas City, Mo. John McCarthy had this to say about the partnership:

"We are so grateful to Dr. Dish for their partnership,” mentioned McCarthy. “It's wonderful to build this relationship with people that share similar values and are so passionate about our game. Take some time to learn about Dr. Dish, as they've been tremendously supportive of Small College Basketball."

Our partners at Dr. Dish Basketball are the premier providers of basketball shooting machines and offer the most versatile and technologically advanced training solutions in the world. As leaders in innovation, Dr. Dish is always striving to provide effective basketball resources for coaches, players, parents, and trainers to help accelerate skill development and create world-class training experiences.

Learn more at drdishbasketball.com and unlock exclusive offers, and resources, when you mention Small College Basketball. Marketing Specialist Trinity Erickson had this to say about the partnership:

“This longtime partnership with Small College Basketball brings the basketball community together with a powerful network and effective resources, all to help fuel the passion of the game at these levels,” stated Erickson. “Dr. Dish Basketball can’t wait to continue working with John and his team to support, develop, and recognize the dedicated coaches and staff across college basketball.”

For more information on Dr. Dish, please head to drdishbasketball.com and for more information on Small College Basketball please head to smallcollegebasketball.com.

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The 2024 Small College Basketball Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is Dr. Jim Poteet. Read about his story on the attached webpage. Congratulations, Coach Poteet!