SCB Partners With Exhibit Associates for Tribute to Small College Basketball
Kansas City, MO – Small College Basketball is extremely excited to announce a partnership with Exhibit Associates to build and complete the Tribute to Small College Basketball at Hy-Vee Arena. The Tribute to Small College Basketball will be a unique, first-of-a-kind physical structure that will use advanced technology to pay tribute to – and preserve the history of – the game of basketball at the small college levels. John McCarthy had this to say regarding the partnership with Exhibit Associates:
"It is such a thrill to bring the vision of the Tribute to Small College Basketball to reality,” stated McCarthy. “Through the use of video, light projection, sound domes, graphics and physical pieces, we'll tell the history and stories of our great game of basketball at the small college levels. We are so grateful to all of our donors, to Don Jalbert and the Exhibit Associates team, to Steve Foutch, Brad McAnally and Chris Coffin at Hy-Vee Arena and to so many people that helped in this detailed and lengthy process. As this project is built and comes to reality in the coming months, it's hard to explain the joy that comes along with this project. There is a tremendous sense of gratitude and fulfillment."
Through the use of video, sound, light and advanced technology, Small College Basketball will pay tribute to our Hall of Fame Inductees, National Award Winners, National Champions and 1,000 – Win Club, plus SCB will include a historical timeline and physical items that will tell the story of Small College Basketball. Additionally, SCB will flash back to some of the great moments and great highlights through video, light and photos. The content within the Tribute to Small College Basketball will be updated on a regular basis. Don Jalbert, Owner of Exhibit Associates had this to say about the partnership:
"Let's Do This" was my reaction to John McCarthy last month when he let me know the Exhibit Associates Team was the fabrication and installation partner for The Tribute to Small College Basketball,” mentioned Jalbert. “The history and impact of Small College Basketball will be on display for all to see who enjoy the Hy-Vee Arena for years to come. Our team is already working on it and we can't wait for the ribbon cutting.”
The renderings of the Tribute to Small College Basketball were created by Slaggie Architects. Small College Basketball has signed a multi-year agreement with HyVee Arena to place the Tribute to Small College Basketball within their historic arena. Visiting the Tribute to Small College Basketball shall be free to the public, and tens of thousands of visitors are expected on an annual basis. Steve Foutch, Owner of Hy-Vee Arena had this to say about the Tribute to Small College Basketball being within Hy-Vee Arena:
"Hy-Vee Arena is honored and excited to be the home of the Small College Basketball Exhibit!
This Arena has had a long history hosting basketball events,” stated Foutch. “You could say that this Arena has always been in lock-step with the basketball community. From hosting the Kansas City Kings of the NBA in 1974, to hosting the Big 12 Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2005, this building has a deep history with every level of basketball. Adding the Small College Basketball Exhibit to Hy-Vee Arena allows us to continue the deep relationship that this building has with the game of basketball."
The physical structure will be very visible, public way to tell the story and preserve the history of Small College Basketball for many years to come. For additional information on the Tribute to Small College Basketball and to view the renderings, please head https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/tribute-to-small-college-basketball.
Small College Basketball Foundation Announces $1.3 Million Capital Campaign
Kansas City, MO – The Small College Basketball Foundation is excited to announce the launch of a $1.3 million Capital Campaign. Funding from the Capital Campaign will be used to build and maintain the Tribute to Small College Basketball, to create a documentary series about the history of college basketball at the small college levels, and to support the mission of the Small College Basketball Foundation. John McCarthy, Executive Director of the Small College Basketball Foundation, had this to say about the Capital Campaign:
"It is truly a thrill to launch the Capital Campaign for the Small College Basketball Foundation,” stated McCarthy. The fulfillment of this campaign will allow us to tell our stories, preserve the history of our game, and leave a legacy. Personally, this will be the fulfillment of an ambitious vision."
Small College Basketball (SCB) was officially founded in the Fall of 2015. The organization is now in its fifth year of operation and has served approximately 1,100 colleges and universities and has reached tens of thousands of people. The Small College Basketball Foundation, the 501©3 non-profit arm, was born in 2019.
The Tribute to Small College Basketball will be a physical structure that will be built within Hy-Vee Arena (formerly known at Kemper Arena) in Kansas City, MO. This will be a unique, first-of-a-kind physical structure that will use advanced technology to pay tribute to – and preserve the history of - the game of basketball at the small college levels.
Through the use of video, sound, light and advanced technology, SCB will pay tribute to the National Hall of Fame Inductees, National Award Winners, National Champions and 1,000-Win Club, plus it will include a historical timeline, trivia and physical items that will tell the Small College Basketball story. Additionally, it will flash back to some of the great moments and great highlights through video, light and photos. The content within the Tribute to Small College Basketball shall be updated on a regular basis.
Through the support of the Small College Basketball Foundation, it is the intent to create an eight-part documentary series to feature many of the great players, coaches, contributors, games, championships and historical moments in college basketball history – at the small college levels. This is an opportunity to tell stories on a grand stage.
This will be a professional production, and the intent is to have this broadcast nationally, and available throughout the world. Each of the eight episodes will be 48-60 minutes in length and will be produced by Waggener Productions, with oversight by the Capital Campaign Committee and the Small College Basketball Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Executive Director of the documentary series will be John McCarthy. This documentary series will be a very visible, public way to tell our story and preserve our history.
Funding from the Capital Campaign will also be used to add two new national awards and an additional major event for Small College Basketball. Furthermore, funding will help make Small College Basketball a sustainable entity and create a consistent annual revenue to the SCB Foundation.
The Small College Basketball Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of the following individuals: Harry Statham, Dr. Jim Poteet, Roy Pickerill, Christine McCarthy and John McCarthy. The Capital Campaign Committee includes: Kim Anderson, M.L. Carr, Del Harris, Larry Holley, John Hudson, Mike Lightfoot, Jim Nelson, Doug Palm, Bo Ryan, Josh Schertz, Scott Slaggie, Dan Snell, Gary Stewart and George Tinsley. The Small College Basketball Foundation would like to thank all of these individuals for their time and dedication.
For more information on how to donate to the Capital Campaign please head to
smallcollegebasketball.com.
The mission of the Small College Basketball Foundation is to support and promote the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame Classic, the Celebration of the Game event, the National Awards Program, and future events and awards under the umbrella of Small College Basketball, and to preserve, for the public benefit, the history of college basketball at the small college levels.
"The Small College Basketball Foundation is the non-profit arm of Small College Basketball," said Executive Director of Small College Basketball Foundation, John McCarthy. "This Foundation will help support and enhance our initiatives, help us to tell the wonderful stories within our game, and allow us to preserve the history of college basketball at the small college levels. Your support would be greatly appreciated."
If you would like to donate towards the Small College Basketball Foundation, please donate via check, please send that to the Small College Basketball Foundation, to P.O. Box 60785, Ft. Myers, FL 33906.
The SCB Foundation is also consisted of five members of the Board of Directors, to view the members of the Board of Directors, please click here.
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SCB Founder John McCarthy at the 2018 SCB Celebration of the Game Event in Kansas City, Missouri
SCB Alumni Association Chair Dr. Jim Poteet at the 2018 SCB Celebration of the Game Event in Kansas City, Missouri
2018 Bevo Francis Award Winner, Emmanuel Terry accepts his award at the 2018 SCB Celebration of the Game
