50 Greatest Players Induction Ceremony - November 8th

Begin your historic November 8th celebration with the official unveiling of the Cleveland County Basketball Wall of Fame monument at beautiful Holly Oak Park! From 11:00 to 11:45 AM, the entire community is invited to witness this FREE public ceremony where the 50 Greatest Players of Cleveland County (1965-1999), along with legendary coaches and game officials, will be permanently enshrined in local history. This outdoor morning ceremony features the dramatic unveiling of the impressive Wall of Fame monument, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries, and the opportunity to see all 50 honorees' names revealed on the permanent display that will stand for generations. The park setting provides the perfect backdrop for families to gather, take photos with the new monument, and share in this momentous occasion as Cleveland County's basketball excellence is literally carved in stone.

This special morning ceremony offers a unique, accessible way for everyone in the community to be part of history—no tickets required, no barriers to entry—just pure celebration of our shared basketball heritage. Bring your children and grandchildren to witness this once-in-a-lifetime unveiling, where they can meet the legends whose names they'll read on this monument for decades to come. The 45-minute ceremony is perfectly timed to allow attendees to participate in this free public celebration before continuing to the evening's Honorary Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Gardner-Webb University. Holly Oak Park, located at 1804 Holly Oak Road in Shelby, offers ample parking and a family-friendly environment where the entire community can unite in recognizing the players, coaches, and officials who put Cleveland County basketball on the map. Don't miss this chance to say "I was there" when the Wall of Fame was officially dedicated—a free gift to our community that will inspire future generations of basketball greatness!