Former NBA and Virginia Union star Ben Wallace was inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame yesterday. Wallace played Virginia Union from 1994-1996, where he averaged 13.4 points and 10 rebounds per game – leading the Panthers to a Division II Final Four.
“These presidents, former student-athletes, officials, and administrators are not only outstanding individuals, but also have made an immeasurable impact at their respective institutions and on the conference as a whole,” said Jacqie McWilliams – CIAA Commissioner.
Wallace was honored yesterday along with Dr. Allix B. James, former president at Virginia Union University, Dr. Charles Lyons, Jr, former chancellor at Fayetteville State University, Dr. Sunday Adesuyi former administrator at Saint Paul’s College, James Battle, former director of athletics at Virginia Union University, Dr. Peggy Green, former administrator and current instructor at Fayetteville State University, Larry Rose, former basketball official, Thomas Blue, former basketball standout at Elizabeth City State University and Terrence Warren, former track and football standout at Hampton University
