SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The University of San Francisco (USF) Athletics department announced today the members of the 2026 USF Hall of Fame class, with six new members set to join the prestigious club in January.

This class marks the first set of new inductees since Feb. 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2026 class, which is USF's 47^th group of inductees, features Bill Downing (Baseball/1970-1973), Joel DeBortoli (Men's Basketball/1987-1990), Rob Valentino (Men's Soccer/2004-2007), Fiona O'Sullivan (Women's Soccer/2004-2007), Taylor Proctor (Women's Basketball/2012-2016), and John Troccoe (Special Category/Class of 1971).

With the addition of the new members, USF's Athletics Hall of Fame now comprises 290 individuals and 24 teams.

"Reviving the Hall of Fame gives us the special opportunity to reconnect with our rich history and recognize the remarkable people who have defined what it means to be part of the USF community," said Interim Director of Athletics Stephanie Shrieve-Hawkins. "We are excited to once again celebrate those who have helped shape the legacy of USF Athletics."

Formal induction ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the McLaren Conference Center on the main campus of USF. The festivities will begin with a social hour reception from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, followed by the Hall of Fame Program from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Attire is business casual. Inductees will also be honored at halftime of the USF men's basketball game vs. Washington State later that day, with the game beginning at 4:00 pm inside War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.

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In the weeks leading up to induction day, USF Athletics will publish releases on usfdons.com highlighting each inductee and their accomplishments.

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