Vols basketball legend to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Slay played for Tennessee from 1999-2003 and helped lead the Vols to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A University of Tennessee basketball legend was surprised on Monday with his induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Ron Slay was surrounded by family and co-workers when it was announced he would be part of the HOF’s Class of 2025.
“Ron Slay’s passion for the game of basketball and his dedication to excellence made him one of the most exciting players to ever wear the Tennessee orange,” said Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “His leadership on and off the court, as well as his contributions to the sport in Tennessee, make him a deserving member of the Hall of Fame. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.”
Slay, a Nashville native, played for UT from 1999-2003, helping lead the Vols to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. As a senior, he was named the SEC Play of the Year after averaging 21.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
After Slay’s collegiate career ended, he played professionally for over a decade, competing internationally in leagues in Italy, Spain, Israel, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico and Venezuela.
Slay joins Chris Woodruff, Deon Grant, Doug Mathews, Derrick Mason, Stephen Gostkowski, Larry Kenon, Priscilla Gary Sweeney, the late Ronnie Robinson, the late Phillip Clark, Tony Allen, Elston Turner, George Pitts and Bob Brown as announced members of the Class of 2025.
The 2025 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 19 at the Omni Nashville Downtown.
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