HAMPTON, Virginia -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) welcomes nine new members into the elite John B. McLendon, Jr., Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will be held at the 2015 Hall of Fame Breakfast on Friday, February 27 at 9 a.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center.The CIAA will induct Dr. Allix B. James, former president at Virginia Union University, Dr. Charles Lyons, Jr, former chancellor at Fayetteville State University, Dr. Sunday Adesuyi former administrator at Saint Paul’s College, James Battle, former director of athletics at Virginia Union University, Dr. Peggy Green, former administrator and current instructor at Fayetteville State University, Larry Rose, former basketball official, Thomas Blue, former basketball standout at Elizabeth City State University, Terrence Warren, former track and football standout at Hampton University, and Ben Wallace, a former Virginia Union University basketball standout.
"These presidents, former student-athletes, officials, and administrators are not only outstanding individuals, but also have made an immeasurable impact at their respective institutions and on the conference as a whole," said Jacqie McWilliams – CIAA Commissioner.
The CIAA recognizes inductees for their excellence in the CIAA, significant contributions in the community, leadership in CIAA sports and commitment to the CIAA mission. The induction is part of the 2015 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament events taking place February 24 – February 28, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Individual seats and tables of 10 for the induction ceremony and celebration breakfast are now on sale and can be purchased using the form HERE or by calling (757) 865-0071.
 | Ben Wallace (Student-Athlete) – Ben Wallace played his last two years of collegiate basketball at Virginia Union University from 1994-1996. Mentored by Charles Oakley, Wallace made an immediate impact on the Panthers squad with an average of 13.4 points per game and 10.0 rebounds per game. He led VUU to the NCAA Division II Final Four with a 28-3 record. As a senior, he was selected as a Division II First Team All American by the NABC. Ben Wallace still holds the school record with 114 blocks in a single season. He was named to the CIAA 60th Anniversary All-Tournament Team in 2005. He joined the NBA ranks in 1996 and appeared in 34 games for the Washington Bullets (Wizards). After being traded to the Orlando Magic in 1999, he solidified his role as a starter and made the lineup in all 81 games that he appeared in. After his trade to the Detroit Pistons in 2001, his stardom continued to rise as did the Pistons when they were crowned the NBA Champions in 2004. After the 2006 season with Detroit, Wallace had stints with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers before returning to the Pistons. On February 14, 2012, he appeared in his 1,055th game, surpassing the record held by Avery Johnson for the most games by an undrafted player. In addition to the NBA title, Ben Wallace was a four-time NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year, six-time All-NBA Defensive Team and five-time All-NBA Team. CONTINUE READING |
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