Tubby Smith to be inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Former Kentucky basketball coach Tubby Smith has been named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Smith, who led the Wildcats to a national championship in 1998 during his first season, guided the team to the NCAA Tournament every year of his tenure from 1997 to 2007. The induction ceremony is set for October 22 at the College Basketball Experience in Kansas City, Missouri. He will be honored alongside notable figures such as Jay Wright and Danny Ainge.
- •Smith coached Kentucky to a national title in 1998
- •Achieved 10 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances
- •Won five SEC regular season championships
- •Induction ceremony scheduled for October 22, 2026
- •Class includes celebrated coaches and players like Jay Wright
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky basketball coach Tubby Smith gets Hall of Fame nod
"Former Kentucky basketball coach Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2026.
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