The CIAA has announced the 2024 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class, with the enshrinement ceremony scheduled for March 1, 2024, in Baltimore, MD. The inductees were chosen from a pool of nominees submitted by their institutions and selected by the CIAA Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Why It Matters

The announcement is significant as it recognizes the outstanding achievements of athletes who have made a lasting impact on their respective sports and institutions within the CIAA, highlighting their contributions to the conference's rich athletic history.

By the Numbers
  • 2024 CIAA Hall of Fame Honorees include: Anthony Blaylock, Nastassia Boucicault, Bill Dusenberry, James "Jimmy" Ewers, Antonio Pettigrew, Norman Tate, and Joseph "Jo Jo" White.
  • Antonio Pettigrew earned 10 NCAA Division II National Championships and was inducted into the Saint Augustine's University Hall of Fame in 1993, as well as the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame in 2000.
State of Play
  • The enshrinement ceremony is set to take place on March 1, 2024, at the Baltimore Convention Center Ballroom
  • The event is scheduled to be a part of the week-long 2024 CIAA Basketball Tournament from February 26 to March 2 in Baltimore, Maryland
Bottom Line

The announcement of the 2024 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class celebrates the excellence and enduring legacies of athletes within the CIAA, underscoring their significant contributions to collegiate athletics and the conference's storied history.