North Carolina Legends Take Center Stage: NC Sports Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026 Kicks Off Induction Weekend

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the energy from Media Day in Greensboro yesterday and Reese’s takeaways from Media Day ahead of induction night.

Several members of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame's 2026 induction class will have appeared on The Sports Shop. The new members, listed alphabetically, are Chip Beck, Heather Bergsma, Louis Breeden, Leonard Hamilton, Tyler Hansbrough, Richard Huntley, John Isner, Norvell Lee, Eddie Pope, Kelvin Sampson and Jerry Winterton. Yesterday, Thursday, April 30, 2026, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame hosted its official Media Day and press conference at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. This event served as the formal kickoff for the 62nd annual induction weekend, allowing the Class of 2026 to engage with the media and reflect on their careers before the main gala. The momentum from yesterday’s press conference leads directly into the Induction Celebration taking place tonight Friday, May 1, at the Sheraton at Four Seasons Convention Center in Greensboro, starting at 5 p.m. This evening's banquet will officially enshrine the 11-member class, celebrating a diverse group ranging from basketball icons to championship-winning coaches. What did Reese think of the press conference yesterday?