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Phoenix honored Diana Taurasi with a jersey retirement, a street sign update, and a mural, cementing her legacy as the franchise’s all‑time leading scorer and a six‑time Olympic gold medalist.
The 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement in Springfield highlighted legendary players, coaches, and teams, weaving personal anecdotes and emotional tributes into a night of basketball history.
On August 16, 2026, Phoenix honored Diana Taurasi with a jersey retirement, a Ring of Honor induction, and a street‑sign rename, underscoring her impact on the Mercury, the community, and the sport.
Mark Few was celebrated in Springfield as the first Gonzaga head coach inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, a testament to his 773 wins, 28 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and a coaching philosophy centered on culture and community.
Ceal Barry’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates a career that helped launch the WNBA and left an enduring mark on collegiate and international women’s basketball.
Doc Rivers was honored in 2026 for his coaching achievements, including a 2008 NBA title with the Celtics, and for his emphasis on unity among winners, as highlighted by his former stars Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony honored Elena Delle Donne, Candace Parker, and other trailblazers, highlighting their groundbreaking achievements and the enduring impact of women’s basketball.
After 16 seasons in the NBA and a storied international career, Mike D'Antoni was celebrated in the Basketball Hall of Fame, recognized not only for his wins but for the way he changed how the game is played
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony celebrated the achievements of Parker, Delle Donne and the coaches who shaped a generation, highlighting the sport’s growing cultural impact.
The 2026 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honored players, coaches, and officials whose careers reshaped the game, with emotional tributes that linked past milestones to future aspirations.
The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield honored Diana Delle Donne, Parker, Joey Crawford, Roy Williams and Ahmad Rashad, marking a milestone in the sport’s history.
The upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony will honor trailblazing players, a championship coaching mind, and a pioneering national team that helped launch a professional league.
The 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony honored a generation of trailblazers, from MVP champions to Olympic pioneers, cementing their place in the sport’s history.
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, honored elite players, coaches, and teams, highlighting milestones in women's basketball and the personalities who shaped the sport.
Joey Crawford, who officiated over 2,500 NBA games and 50 Finals, will be honored for his longevity, strict style and lasting impact on basketball.
The 2026 Hall of Fame celebrates Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the historic 1996 Olympic women’s basketball team, alongside NBA coaches and officials whose careers defined the sport.
The 1996 Olympic women’s basketball squad, led by Dawn Staley, will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing their role in launching the WNBA and shaping three decades of American women’s basketball dominance.
Amar’e Stoudemire becomes the sole former NBA player inducted in 2026, while the Hall also celebrates WNBA legends and the 1996 Olympic gold team, as future eligibility debates swirl around Griffin, Iguodala, Rose, Paul and Westbrook.
Legendary WNBA star Candace Parker will be honored at the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, alongside a distinguished group of players and coaches.
From quitting college basketball to becoming a Hall of Famer, Elena Delle Donne overcame health setbacks, family challenges, and a late‑career resurgence to leave an indelible mark on the WNBA.
The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class brings together the historic 1996 U.S. women's Olympic squad, trailblazing coaches, and NBA stars, marking a milestone in the sport's evolution.
Marian Washington’s induction honors a trailblazing career that transformed women’s basketball and helped launch the WNBA.
Elena Delle Donne’s path from early retirement to WNBA stardom is shaped by family bonds, health challenges, and a relentless love for the game.
From Atlanta’s historic victory to a future Hall of Fame ceremony, the roster that reshaped women’s basketball continues to inspire.