NORFOLK, Va. – Coppin State men's basketball's all-time leading scorer
Tywain McKee has been selected for enshrinement into the MEAC Hall of Fame for the 2026 Hall of Fame Class, it was announced by the league office on Wednesday afternoon. McKee will join four other individuals at the induction ceremony during the week of the 2026 MEAC Basketball Tournament, held in Norfolk, Va., on March 11-14.
Accompanying McKee in the 2026 Hall of Fame Class are
Sandra Booker of Bethune-Cookman, North Carolina Central's
Dr. Riccardo Jones,
Khalil Rmidi Kinini of Maryland Eastern Shore and Hampton's
Kendall Langford.
"On behalf of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, I extend my sincere congratulations to the five inductees of our 2026 Hall of Fame class," Commissioner
Sonja Stills said. "The MEAC Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to careers marked by excellence, dedication, and impact, both on and off the field. These honorees embody the proud traditions and values of the MEAC, and their legacies will continue to inspire future generations of MEAC student-athletes."
McKee enjoyed a stellar four-year career at Coppin State University, establishing himself as one of the program's all-time greats while leading the Eagles to the 2008 MEAC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship. Over his career (2006-09), he averaged 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 41.6 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three-point range, and 80.5 percent from the free-throw line.
McKee made an immediate impact, earning MEAC Rookie of the Year honors in 2006 and Second Team All-MEAC recognition as a freshman. He went on to be named First Team All-MEAC in each of his next three seasons, culminating in his senior year with the conference's top honor as the 2009 MEAC Player of the Year. In addition to his conference laurels, McKee garnered AP All-American Honorable Mention, NABC All-District selection, and CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major All-American accolades.
He delivered one of the greatest performances in MEAC Tournament history in 2008, scoring a tournament-record 93 points over four games, including 33 in the championship contest and the game-winning basket with three seconds remaining. His heroics earned him MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors, followed by a 2009 All-Tournament Team nod.
Ranking third in MEAC history in scoring (2,158 points), free throws (515), and steals (253), McKee went on to a successful professional career, competing in the NBA Summer League and winning championships in Australia, Russia, Israel, and France. His legacy is one of consistent excellence, clutch performances, and championship pedigree.
McKee is the third Eagles men's basketball player to be inducted into the MEAC Hall of Fame, joining
Larry Stewart and
Stephen Stewart, who currently serve as the program's head coach and assistant coach, respectively.
The MEAC Hall of Fame highlights former athletes, coaches, university and conference administrators, and notable contributors who have enriched the conference's legacy since its inception in 1970. Enshrinees are selected by an eight-person committee of administrators and member institution representatives.
The inaugural Hall of Fame class was inducted on May 29, 1981, during a 10th anniversary banquet in Greensboro, N.C. Since its establishment, the MEAC Hall of Fame has enshrined 173 individuals.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, VA, on Thursday, March 12. Fans may purchase individual tickets for $65 or a table of eight for $500. To purchase your tickets click
here.
