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The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony will honor nine legendary figures, including the first women inductees, with a weekend of events that culminate in a televised ceremony at Symphony Hall.
The sold‑out crowd at Bojangles Arena erupted as the Charlotte Crown took the court for its inaugural home opener, a moment that reverberated through the city’s sporting history.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches recognized five Owl players for their scholarship and athletic performance, while the team secured its 13th Team Academic Excellence Award in 14 years.
The CANUSA Basketball Showcase features 49 games over two days in Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle, celebrating sportsmanship, awarding trophies and medals, and offering a community barbecue and branded merchandise to participants.
Frank J. Basloe, a basketball executive and promoter, will be honored for his lifelong work preserving the sport's early history, including his book on the Mohawk Valley origins and his advocacy for Lambert Will as basketball's true pioneer.
Duke and Kansas eye a fall exhibition at Allen Fieldhouse, with a reciprocal game slated for Cameron Indoor Stadium next year, promising a clash of historic programs.
An upcoming unveiling will honor the 1904 World's Fair champion girls basketball team from Fort Shaw Indian School, whose historic exhibition game was played in a former opera house that later became a pharmacy court.
On May 17, Dawn Staley will be awarded an honorary degree by Smith College, recognizing a career that spans Olympic gold medals, SEC championships, and a lifelong commitment to expanding the game and supporting cancer research.