CLASS OF 2026

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces 2026 Finalists

Hall of Fame announces 2026 Finalists

The 21 Finalists include Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Candace Parker and the 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team.

February 12, 2026

CLASS OF 2026 ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 4

The Class of 2026 will be announced on Saturday, April 4, in a live broadcast on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET during Final Four Weekend.

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ENSHRINEMENT WEEKEND

CLASS OF 2026 FINALISTS

North American Committee Finalists (in alphabetical order):

  • Joey Crawford [Referee]
  • Mark Few [Coach]
  • Blake Griffin [Player]
  • Kevin Johnson [Player]
  • Gary McKnight [Coach]
  • Dick Motta [Coach]
  • Doc Rivers [Coach]
  • Kelvin Sampson [Coach]
  • Amar’e Stoudemire [Player]
  • Jerry Welsh [Coach]
  • Buck Williams [Player]

 Women’s Committee Finalists:

  • 1996 United States Women’s National Team
  • Jennifer Azzi [Player]
  • Elena Delle Donne [Player]
  • Chamique Holdsclaw [Player]
  • Candace Parker [Player]

 Women’s Veteran Committee Finalist:

  • Molly Bolin-Kazmer [Player]

International Committee Finalist:

  • Dušan Ivković [Coach]

 Contributors Committee Finalists:

  • Tal Brody
  • Mike D’Antoni

Veterans Committee Finalists:

  • Marques Johnson