TORONTO, ON (May 8, 2017) - The Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame will celebrate the induction of Olga Hrycak and Todd MacCulloch on Thursday, May 18.

The event will be held at The Sport Gallery in Toronto's Distillery District, a venue that honours sport history and provides the opportunity to mix and mingle with members of the Canadian basketball community.

A limited number of tickets for this celebration of basketball excellence are available to the public. To purchase yours, visit here.

ABOUT THE INDUCTEES

Throughout her 48-year career, Hrycak (Montreal, QC) consistently made Canadian history on and off the court.  As a pioneer for female coaches in basketball, in 1984 she became one of the first females to be part of a men's Olympic coaching staff and she was the first female to be an assistant coach with the Canadian National Team (1985-1987). Hrycak was also the first woman in North America to lead a men's university team (UQAM), winning two provincial championships (2006 and 2010).

Hrycak's notable contributions to gender equality in sport management mirror her great successes as an educator, mentor and role model in her community. She has received numerous achievement awards for her talent as a coach and exceptional community involvement.

MacCulloch (Winnipeg, MB), currently recognized by the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, is one of the greatest centers in our country's history. Representing the Canadian National Team 93 times, including the 2000 Olympic team, the seven-footer challenged many all-time records during his time at the University of Washington. He also became a household name in 1999 when he was drafted into the NBA by the Philadelphia 76ers. His career also saw him start for the New Jersey Nets.

MacCulloch's NBA career was cut short in 2003 after being diagnosed with a medical condition that affected his ability to play basketball professionally. Through this adversity, he continued to dedicate his vast knowledge and passion for the game by starting the Todd MacCulloch Hoop School Program - an initiative designed to teach basic basketball skills to inner city youth.

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