Kansas City, Mo. – The National Hall of Fame Committee and Small College Basketball are extremely proud to announce the National Hall of Fame Class of 2023. This year's class, once again, is made up of some of the most outstanding coaches, players, and contributors that Small College Basketball has seen. The 2023 class includes the following members:
Players
Frankie Allen (Roanoke College)
Gerald Cunningham (Kentucky State)
Bayard Forrest (Grand Canyon University)
Greg Grant (Trenton State College)
John Grochowalski (Assumption University)
Charles Hardnett (Grambling State)
Henry Lee Logan (Western Carolina)
Jackie Moreland (LA Tech)
R.C. Owens (College of Idaho)
Glenn Roberts (Emory & Henry)
Coach
Joe Hutton (Hamline University)
Contributor/Player
Ed Steitz
Founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy had this to say about the National Hall of Fame Class of 2023:
"The Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 is just outstanding! I hope that people take the time to read and research the accomplishments of each member of this class," stated McCarthy. "Collectively and individually, this Hall of Fame Class is historically significant to the great game of basketball at the collegiate level. I sincerely thank our Hall of Fame Committee for all of their time, research and insight. Once again, our committee has done a tremendous amount of work, and we're very proud and excited to welcome the Class of 2023 into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame."
This year's National Hall of Fame Class marks the seventh class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The National Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday November 3rd inside the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, FL.
For more information regarding the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame please head to smallcollegebasketball.com.
R.C. Owens, College of Idaho
R.C. Owens scored 2,155 points and had 2,142 rebounds in 99 games at the College of Idaho between 1952 and 1955, averaging 21.8 points and 21.6 rebounds per game. Amazingly he recorded 99 consecutive double-doubles. He was a four-time Northwest Conference all-star and led the Coyotes to the 1955 & 1956 Conference titles. In 1955, he also led them to a 15-0 conference record and the District 2 title.