The 2026 inductees of the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame, featuring Jamaal Magloire, Dave Smart, and Miranda Ayim, were scheduled for induction on Thursday evening. Magloire, a former NBA player, made history as the first Canadian to play for the Toronto Raptors in 2011 after a successful 12-season NBA career, which included an all-star appearance in 2004 with the New Orleans Hornets. Currently, Magloire holds the position of vice-president with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League and previously worked as an assistant coach for the Raptors during their championship-winning 2018-19 season.
Smart, known for his coaching prowess, led the Carleton Ravens men’s team to an impressive 13 U Sports championships, establishing a dynasty during his tenure. Ayim, a prominent figure in Canadian basketball, captained the senior women’s national team and had the honor of being a co-flag-bearer alongside Nathan Hirayama at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class was unveiled on July 2, announcing additional inductees including Michael Meeks, Anna Stammberger, Dan Meagher, Teresa Kleindienst, Peter (Doc) Ryan, Janice Deakin, and Dr. Andrew Pipe. The ceremony to honor these basketball luminaries is scheduled to take place in St. Stephen, N.B.