April 14, 2026

Written by John Corona

RIVERSIDE:  The Martin Luther King High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the Class of 2026 inductees.  This group will continue the fine tradition ML King has established.

The ceremony and dinner will be held October 16, 2026 and tickets will be available in the Fall as well.

Kalei Greeley-Volleyball

King High School grad Kalei Greeley is one of the most decorated volleyball players in the history of Riverside.

During her 4-year stint on the King Varsity team, Kalei helped lead the Wolves to 100 wins during her four years on the varsity and to 4 straight CIF playoff berths. As a junior, she led the team to the 2012 California State Runner-up spot; a Southern California Regional Championship and a CIF Championship. In 2011, the Wolves were Big VIII champions and finished 2nd in Kalei’s other three seasons. Individually, she was a 4 year letter winner; All-Big VIII First team three times; a two time, All-CIF Performer and Riverside County and CIF Player of the Year in 2012. Kalei sits in the top 5 All-Time in 7 of the programs 15 categories.

She went on to the University of Hawaii where she appeared in 102 matches and 342 sets in her four-year career. She made an immediate impact her first year when she was named to the Big West All-Freshman team and was named Conference Freshman of the Week three times. In 2016 and 2017, she was named to the Big West Academic Team.  During her time with UH, the team went 94-23 (58-6 in conference play) with two Big West Championships and 2 second place finishes with four straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In 2015, with Kalei helping to lead the way, they made it all the way to the Elite 8.  Kalei is currently a high school counselor.

Eric Wise-Basketball-Class of 2008

The King High motto is “Leave your Legacy.” Eric Wise certainly did that over the span of his four years in the ML King boys’ basketball program.

Eric was a three-year letter winner and a two-year starter for the Wolves. In 2007, he  averaged 18.7 points per game and 8 rebounds a game and was named All-Ivy League and All-CIF.  In his senior season, leading the Wolves to the 2008 CIF Championship, he would average 20.4 ppg and 9.3 rebounds a game. That year, he made All-Ivy League, team MVP and was the League MVP.  He was named the CIF Player of the Year and Riverside County Player of the Year. He also earned 1st Team Los Angeles Times team and was an All-State Selection.

During his time with the Wolves, the team went 82-15 and won three straight league championships. They made three trips to the CIF playoffs (the quarterfinals in ’06 and the semifinals in ’07 and then won the Championship in 2008. The team also finished the State Playoffs as the Southern California Regional Runner-up.

From King, Eric went to UC-Irvine where he led the Anteaters in scoring for three consecutive years. In fact, in his second season, he became the first player in UCI history to lead the team in scoring, rebounds and assists. During the 2010-11 season, he earned All Big West Honorable Mention. Eric ranks 11th All-Time in scoring at UCI.

He would transfer to USC for his senior season where he led the team averaging 13 ppg and 5 rpg. He earned a degree in Sociology from USC in 2013.

Eric went on to play professional basketball overseas in countries such as Iceland, Belgium, Finland and Israel. Currently, he is a successful entrepreneur and owner of his own clothes line, “Buckets on Deck.” According to one of his former coaches, “Eric is humble, thoughtful and proud of his King High history.”

Eric frequently comes back to support the program and the players in the community. Eric will always bring honor and dignity to our school and its hall of fame.”

Tony Masi – Athletic Director

Tony Masi became the Director of Athletics at Martin Luther King in August 2001 and would stay in that position through June 30, 2015, In his 13 years as AD, Tony helped to transition, guide and lead the Wolves Athletic Department through its infancy to one of the most academically and athletically successful programs in the CIF Southern Section.   His leadership was vital as the Wolves had to “step up their game” going from the Sunkist League to the old Ivy League to the Big VIII and dealing with the  challenge that each transition presented. During his tenure, King athletics was wildly successful by winning 7 CIF Southern Section titles, 1 CIF State Championship and 119 League crowns. In 2015, King was awarded the Citrus Belt Athletic Directors Association Sportsmanship Award. This award honors member schools that emphasize sportsmanship and conduct their athletic program with honor.  Tony’s philosophy was one of, “Surround yourself with good people and good things happen.”

Starting at Ramona, Tony was a teacher, basketball coach and athletic director for 23 years. In 1978, still only in his mid-20’s, he put his stamp on the basketball program as he took over head coaching duties. In his 11 years as coach, his teams played fundamental, tough defense, following the Rams tradition set by Tom Williams and Doug Stockham.

 Tony is a member of the Citrus Belt Athletic Directors Hall of Fame; the Ramona High School Hall of Fame and on the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame Wall of Distinction and most recently was named to the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame.