RALEIGH, N.C. -- Former Duke basketball player Steve Vacendak was named a member of the 2017 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame induction class, the organization announced Thursday. Vacendak joins Glenn Bass, Dwight Durante, Mike Fox, Chasity Melvin, Ben Sutton, Caulton Tudor and Stephanie Wheeler on the eight-inductee class.
“The achievements of this year’s class of inductees enrich North Carolina’s remarkable sports heritage, and the individuals have certainly earned the honor of joining the 328 men and women who have been previously enshrined,” said Fredrick Reese, president of the Hall. “This is our 54th class, and we look forward to celebrating this special time in our state’s sports history.