Events
POSSE AUCTION
2026 POSSE AUCTION RAISES RECORD AMOUNT!
Raising more than $400,000 for the Excellence Fund through live and silent bidding, ticket sales, and table sponsorships, the 2026 POSSE Auction was a night to remember — in more ways than one. The grand total marks the highest amount ever raised at Oklahoma State Athletics' largest annual fundraising event.
More than 450 attendees filled Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday, April 25, for an entertaining and impactful evening featuring Cowboy and Cowgirl coaches, staff, student-athletes, and loyal OSU supporters.
The POSSE welcomed back the "First Family of Wrestling" — Lee Roy, John, Pat, and Mark Smith — as guests of honor. The Smith brothers joined emcee Larry Reece on stage to share stories of their journeys to OSU, their outstanding wrestling accomplishments, family, and faith — including a lively debate over who was the toughest sibling.
Athletic Director Chad Weiberg took the opportunity to make a surprise announcement: OSU's new wrestling training facility will bear the name of six-time world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time NCAA individual champion, and five-time NCAA champion coach John Smith. Learn more about this historic announcement.
Lee Roy Smith, recently retired executive director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, was presented with a bronze statue of Frank Eaton in honor of his decades of service to the sport and his alma mater.
JOIN US NEXT YEAR — MAKE PLANS FOR THE 2027 POSSE AUCTION
Date TBD
We'd love for you to join us in 2027 or help with the items up for bid… Whether it's as a table sponsor and attendee — or if you have access to unique and sought-after auction items to donate (including goods, services, vacation rentals and unique experiences) — we encourage you to get involved.
Item donors may receive gift-in-kind credit from the OSU Foundation that earns POSSE Priority Points and may qualify for a tax deduction (consult tax adviser), plus recognition in the event program. Winning bids and table/ticket purchases will also earn POSSE Points and applicable tax deduction.
The OSU Athletics Hall of Honor class of 2026 has been announced.
Tony Allen (men's basketball), Chase Jackson (women's track and field), Dick Hutton (wrestling), Hunter Mahan (men's golf), Vanessa Shippy-Fletcher (softball) and James Washington (football) will be officially inducted as part of a ceremony on Friday, October 9.
MAKE PLANS FOR THE 2026 OSU ATHLETICS HALL OF HONOR BANQUET
Friday, Oct.9 at Gallagher-Iba Arena
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The selection process begins with a screening committee of OSU Athletics coaches and staff members that narrow the list of eligible candidates to approximately 50. That list is taken to a selection committee of people affiliated with but not employed by OSU Athletics. The selection committee then votes for the final honorees.
Click here to see a listing of all members of the OSU Athletics Hall of Honor.
