The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame will host its annual induction ceremony on Friday, May 8 at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson. The Class of The 2026 inductees are Mark Davis, Tim Grgurich, Ryan Moore and Mark Warkentien. Cliff Findlay will be honored as the inaugural recipient of the Legacy Award. Including this induction class, the Hall of Fame now consists of 137 members.“The Class of 2026 recognizes a foursome of inductees who have profoundly contributed to the sports landscape in Southern Nevada and an individual that continues to contribute to the vitality of our community,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Jim Lambright. “Our diverse list of inductees includes one of leaders of the Las Vegas sports landscape in Mark Davis, a basketball coach who dedicated more than a half century to developing players on the collegiate and professional level in Tim Grgurich, former NCAA Champion and PGA Tour standout Ryan Moore and Mark Warkentien, the former basketball coach and executive known as one of the NBA’s best talent evaluators. We are also honored to recognize Cliff Findlay with our inaugural Legacy Award for his steadfast dedication to supporting Southern Nevada.”
Davis is quite simply one of the pillars of the Las Vegas sports landscape. As the owner and managing partner of the Raiders, he has carried on the legacy of his late, great father and his unwavering “Commitment to Excellence.” He navigated the move from Oakland to Las Vegas, oversaw the development of Allegiant Stadium and ushered in a new era for the Silver and Black. In 2021, Davis purchased the Las Vegas Aces from MGM Resorts International under the belief that the WNBA players should be paid more. During his tenure, the Aces have become the WNBA’s dominant team, claiming championships in 2022, 2023 and 2025. He continues to be a pioneer, innovator and leader in business in Las Vegas.
A Pittsburgh native, Grgurich dedicated more than 50 years to the sport of basketball and developing players on both the collegiate and professional level, serving as both a head coach and long-time assistant coach. As an assistant to Jerry Tarkanian from 1981 to 1992, he helped usher in the golden age of the Runnin’ Rebel basketball program, including the 1990 National Championship. Grgurich later joined the Seattle SuperSonics in 1992, bringing his work ethic, no-nonsense approach and wealth of coaching techniques to the NBA. In 2018, Grgurich was the recipient of the Tex Winter Assistant Lifetime Impact Award, which recognizes the body of work as a coach who has impacted the chemistry, culture and competitive capability of their respective teams.
Moore is one of the most accomplished amateur and professional golfers to ever represent Southern Nevada and UNLV Athletics. Moore was an All-American at UNLV, and widely regarded as the most heralded player in the storied history of UNLV men’s golf. He is also one of the most decorated student-athletes in the history of any Rebel sport and one of only two UNLV golfers to win an NCAA individual title. His 2004 amateur golf season is arguably the best in golf history, besting Tiger Woods and Bobby Jones. He captured the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA, the U.S. Amateur Public Links, the Western Amateur and the Sahalee Players Championships to become the first golfer to ever win all five events in the same year. Turning professional in 2005, Moore has enjoyed a highly successful career on the PGA Tour since 2006. His professional achievements include five PGA Tour victories and more than 450 cuts made.
Warkentien made a significant impact throughout his career, both as a coach and executive. He served as an assistant to Jerry Tarkanian with the Runnin’ Rebels from 1981-87, including the team that reached the Final Four in 1987. From 1987-91, he left the bench to serve as assistant athletic director, a role that led to the program’s first and only National Championship in 1990. During his tenure in the NBA (including stops in Seattle, Portland and Cleveland), Warkentien worked his way up from a scout and assistant general manager to eventually becoming the vice president of basketball operations of the Denver Nuggets, serving in that role from 2006-10. Following the 2009 season in Denver, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year. He later served as the director of player personnel for the New York Knicks through the 2018 season and also served in consultant/special advisor roles for the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
As a member of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2001, Findlay has already been recognized for his tremendous contributions on the court and within the Las Vegas community. As part of the Class of 2026, the SNSHF has created a new recognition that benefits from Findlay’s ongoing contribution to Southern Nevada – the inaugural Legacy Award.Findlay’s support of local athletics dates back to his days as a forward for the UNLV basketball team. Since that time, Findlay has become widely recognized as a leader in both the community and the automobile industry and one of the area’s biggest sports supporters. The Findlay name and brand remains a staple within the Las Vegas community and the inaugural Legacy Award will honor his many accomplishments and ongoing commitment to the Las Vegas community.
The Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization committed to recognizing the outstanding achievements by Southern Nevada athletes, both in the world of sports and the local community. Proceeds from the event will be donated to organizations committed to the support and enhancement of Southern Nevada youth through active participation in programs designed to promote leadership, values and character through sports.
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