Hall of Fame announces 2026 Inductees

Key Points:

• The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, featuring nine inductees including referees, coaches, players, and a historic women's national team, to be honored during the August 14-15 enshrinement events in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Uncasville, Connecticut.
• The North American Committee inductees include Joey Crawford (referee), Mark Few (college coach), Doc Rivers (NBA coach), and Amar’e Stoudemire (NBA player), each recognized for significant contributions and achievements in basketball.
• The Women’s Committee honors the 1996 United States Women’s National Team, which won Olympic gold and helped launch the WNBA, alongside standout players Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker for their exceptional careers.
• Contributor Mike D’Antoni is recognized for revolutionizing basketball with his up-tempo, space-and-pace offensive philosophy, influencing both NBA and international basketball, and earning multiple Coach of the Year awards.
• The enshrinement festivities coincide with the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis, with tickets and VIP packages available for fans to celebrate the new Hall of Famers.