Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame to hold induction in Springfield in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
BasketballThe Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame has announced it will move its annual induction ceremony to Springfield in 2027, ending a 20-year tradition in Columbus. The event, set for May 1, will take place at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. The decision was revealed on June 19 by the Hall and the Greater Springfield Partnership, with a Special Announcement Ceremony planned for June 29 at Wittenberg University’s Historic 1929 Fieldhouse. This shift acknowledges Springfield's strong basketball culture and commitment to sports history. The Hall has enshrined 339 individuals and numerous teams since its founding in 2005.
- •Induction ceremony to be held in Springfield on May 1, 2027
- •Special Announcement Ceremony set for June 29, 2026
- •Springfield previously considered for Hall of Fame location in 2005
- •Hall of Fame has inducted 339 individuals since 2005
- •Greater Springfield Partnership involved in the relocation planning
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame moving induction ceremony to Springfield
"The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame will move its annual induction ceremony to Springfield in 2027 after 20 years in Columbus. The Hall of Fame and the Greater Springfield Partnership announced that news on Friday, June 19, and will celebrate the decision with a Special Announcement Ceremony at 11 a.m. on June 29 at Wittenberg University’s Historic 1929 Fieldhouse. This is a monumental shift for ...
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