We're thrilled to celebrate our 2025 Class.
Join us Saturday, April 12th at the Hilton Polaris for an evening to remember. Our Emcee for the evening is Paul Keels, "Voice of the Buckeyes".
We can't wait to see you there!
We're recognizing Ohio's basketball greats and their achievements in high school, college, and professional basketball, a few of the greatest coaches in the game, and those who have impacted the game along the way.
The evening is a true celebration of basketball, its rich history, and those who have contributed to the game in Ohio.
Since we got such great feedback from our 2023 & 2024 Ceremonies - we're keeping our revamped program. We've moved to theater-style seating and an enhanced kick-off reception, to allow for people to meet and mingle with more friends and family, as well as shorten the length of the overall event.
We're thrilled to welcome Paul Keels, "Voice of the Buckeyes" as our Master of Ceremonies!
Join us for a night to remember as we honor and celebrate the 2025 Class. One ticket includes the Reception & Induction Ceremony.
The 2025 Ceremony details:
Hilton Polaris
8700 Lyra Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43240
4:00 pm — Doors open for the event
4:00 pm — Reception & greeting the 2025 Class, including food & drinks
5:30 pm — Ceremony honoring our 2025 Inductees & Scholarship Recipients
7:30 pm — Dessert, coffee & cocktails
We'll have a bar open & soft drinks available throughout the Ceremony. The festivities will continue after the conclusion of the ceremony for those wishing to keep celebrating with their friends and families.
Master of Ceremonies - Paul Keels
Paul Keels has been the distinctive voice of Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball for WBNS Radio since 1998, where he also serves as a sports anchor and host of coaches shows. His illustrious broadcasting career spans over four decades and includes play-by-play work for the University of Cincinnati, University of Michigan, Detroit Pistons, and Cincinnati Bengals.
A six-time Ohio Sportscaster of the Year as recognized by the National Sports Media Association, Keels was inducted into the Radio/TV Broadcasting Hall of Fame of Ohio in 2007. His versatile talent has extended to national broadcasts for NFL and college football on the Mutual-Westwood One Radio Network, as well as television work for Cincinnati Bengals pre-season games and Fox Sports Ohio.
Keels is also an accomplished author, having written "Tales of the Buckeyes 2002 National Championship," "If These Walls Could Talk, Ohio State Athletics," and "The Best in the Land, The Story of Brutus Buckeye."
His deep knowledge of Ohio sports and respected presence behind the microphone make him the perfect master of ceremonies for tonight's celebration of basketball excellence.
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