FORT MYERS, Fla. - Small College Basketball and the Hall of Fame Committee are thrilled to unveil the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 which includes former Northwest Missouri State University standout Justin Pitts.

This year's class brings together an extraordinary group of coaches, players, and contributors whose excellence has defined and elevated the game at the small college level. From record-breaking performances to championship leadership and lasting contributions to the sport, the Class of 2026 represents the very best of small college basketball. Their achievements have not only stood the test of time but have helped shape the future of the game in meaningful and lasting ways.

"What an impressive and accomplished Hall of Fame Class!," John McCarthy said. "The Class of 2026 is the 10th induction class into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are excited to welcome this special group into the elite group of people known as Hall of Famers. We are so grateful to Visit Central Florida Sports and Florida Southern College for their continued support in hosting the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and surrounding events. Congratulations to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026!" 

Justin Pitts, Northwest Missouri State
2017 NABC, Basketball Times and Division II Bulletin, D2CCA Division II Player of the Year Two-time NABC Division II All-American first team 2017, 2018 Two-time Division II Bulletin All-American first team 2017, 2018 Won 2016 NCAA Division II National Championship (35-1) Three-time MIAA Player of the Year 2016, 2017, 2018 Four-time All-MIAA first team 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Three-time MIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player 2016, 2017, 2018 Won 2016 Bevo Francis Award for top small college player Second in career scoring – 2,359 (19.8); assists – 575 (4.6) His four-year record – 114-18. 

Players 
Joe Behling (Belmont) 
Dominez Burnett (Davenport) 
Jeff Gibbs (Otterbein) 
Kyle Mangas (Indiana Wesleyan) 
Pete Metzelaars (Wabash) 
Andrew Olson (Amherst) 
Justin Pitts (Northwest Missouri State) 
Kyle Steigenga (Cornerstone) 
Michael Thomas (North Park) 
Aaron Walton - Moss (Cabrini) 

Coach 
Steve Moore (Wooster & Muhlenberg) 

Contributor 
John McCarthy (Small College Basketball) 

This year's Hall of Fame Class marks the 10th class inducted into the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame. The National Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Friday November 6 inside the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Fla. 

The Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Committee consists of the following individuals: Don Landry, Roy Pickerill, Jim Nelson, Doug Palm, Rich Zvosec, Gary Stewart, Mike Lightfoot, John Rinka, Jim Poteet, Greg Moore, Bob Hoffman, Joe Niland, Bob Wilson, Greg Grant, Charlie Brock, Rusty Osborne, Rick Byrd, and Pat Cunningham. 

For more information regarding the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame please head to smallcollegebasketball.com.