A number of former and current players and coaches with ties to the Northeast-10 Conference will be honored tomorrow night at the annual New England Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Mohegan Sun. 

For a complete list of the 2009 inductees click here or visit the New England Basketball Hall of Fame website.


Assumption College:  The men's basketball program will be honored as the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Program of Excellence Award.  The Award recognizes New England basketball programs, which encourage classroom achievement, athletic succes and postgraduate career success.  In addition, eight other former players with ties to Assumption Collegeg basketball will be honored at the event.  Click here for additional information courtesy of Assumption Sports Information.

Bentley University: Former Bentley head coach Frank Sullivan will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame under the 'Division II Men's Coach' Division.  Sullivan coached the Falcons from 1984-1991.  Also being recognized is current head coach Jay Lawson as the Division II Men's Coach of the Year. On the women's side, six former players and assistant coaches will be recognized as well, including Bentley's all-time leading scorer, Kelly Barker. Click here for more information on men's basketball from Bentley University Sports Information and click here for more information on women's basketball.

Franklin Pierce University: Former Franklin Pierce men's basketball standout Larry Leach has been selected to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009, along with former women's basketball coach Mark Swasey.  Swasey led the Ravens to back-to-back NCAA East Region Titles, including last year's appearance in the National Championship game. For more information provided by Franklin Pierce Sports Information click here.

Saint Anselm College: Men's basketball head coach Keith Dickson and former men's basketball player Ed Hjerpe and women's basketball player Sharon Dawley have been elected to the New England Basketball Fall of Fame Class of 2009.  Dickson was elected as a coach, while Hjerpe was elected in the scholar-athlete division along with Dawley.  For additional information from Saint Anselm Sports Information, click here.

Saint Michael's College: The New England Basketball Hall of Fame will honor five men's basketball legends with ties to Saint Michael's, including the late George Jacobs and Charlie Titus.  Also being honored are Fran Laffin, the late Anthony Nicodemo and Tim O'Shea.  Click here for more information from Saint Michael's Sports Information.

Southern Connecticut State University: Three individuals with ties to Southern Connecticut basketball will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009.  Former women's basketball standout Kate Lynch and former women's coach Joe Frager will be honored along with men's coach Art Leary.  In addition, the 2006-2007 NCAA Division II women's basketball National Championship team will be recognized.  Click here for more information provided by Southern Connecticut Sports Information.

Southern New Hampshire University: Current men's basketball head coach Stan Spirou has been elected into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009.  Spirou will be inducted under 'Division II Men's Coach' Division.  For additional information from Souther New Hampshire Sports Information click here.