PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2026


CVB Contact: Hollis Walker
Phone: 318.387.5691
E-mail: hwalker@monroe-westmonroe.org

National Wheelchair Basketball Association to Host 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Celebrating the Class of 2026 Inductees in Monroe

MONROE, La. – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is inviting the Ouachita Parish community to join them for the 2026 NWBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Bayou Pointe at The University of Louisiana Monroe on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

This unforgettable evening will feature their star-studded Red Carpet Event, hosted by five-time Paralympian, two-time Gold Medalist, and NWBA Hall of Famer Matt Scott—bringing exclusive interviews with legends of the game beginning at 5:30 p.m. CST.

The induction ceremony, emcee’d by Hall of Fame Chairman and U.S Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Famer David Kiley, will begin at 7 p.m. CST, as the association welcomes the newest inductees.

The Class of 2026 includes players Kathy Miller and Eric Barber, along with contributors William Carson “Buddy” Barnes, Jr. and Jim Glatch. Full bios on each inductee can be found here.

To attend the 2026 NWBA Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, RSVP here. Advance RSVP is required.

The community can help keep the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony free of charge in the future by donating to the NWBA Hall of Fame. For additional information, contact Project & Communications Manager Kelly Carroll at kelly@dromosagency.com.

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About the NWBA Hall of Fame

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Hall of Fame was formed to document and preserve the history of wheelchair basketball; honor the best of the game; promote our core values and vision; and celebrate excellence in the game of wheelchair basketball. Since 1973, there have been over 150 inductees, each one dedicating their life to the game of wheelchair basketball either as a competitor or as a contributor. Each year, our inductees are recognized at the annual NWBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the spring and at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend in the fall.