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Diana Taurasi’s farewell ceremony celebrated her 20‑year legacy with the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting her role in turning the team into a championship powerhouse and her lasting impact on the city.
The Phoenix Mercury’s Ring of Honor ceremony turned the arena into a living museum of women’s basketball, drawing a sold‑out crowd of 16,513 fans eager to celebrate one of the league’s most iconic figures.
After 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi was honored with a jersey retirement, a street named in her honor, and a place in the team’s Ring of Honor, capping a career that reshaped the franchise and inspired a generation.
The 1996 U.S. women's basketball squad, celebrated for eight straight Olympic gold medals, was honored at the Naismith Hall of Fame, underscoring its transformative impact on the sport and future stars.
The 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognized eight individuals and a team, highlighting the legacies of WNBA stars, an Olympic gold‑medal squad and influential coaches, while underscoring the sport’s expanding cultural impact.
Dawn Staley reflects on the indelible impact of Nikki McCray-Penson, whose defensive mastery, coaching tenacity, and battle with cancer continue to inspire generations of basketball players.
The 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, whose gold medal sparked the creation of the WNBA, is being celebrated for its lasting impact on the sport.
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.
How a historic Olympic victory in Atlanta ignited the rise of the WNBA, inspired a generation of athletes, and continues to reverberate through sports and culture.
Marian Washington’s induction honors a trailblazing career that transformed women’s basketball and helped launch the WNBA.
From Atlanta’s historic victory to a future Hall of Fame ceremony, the roster that reshaped women’s basketball continues to inspire.
Thirty years after capturing Olympic gold, Ruthie Bolton’s journey from Mississippi to the Hall of Fame reflects perseverance, leadership, and a pioneering spirit for women’s basketball.
On August 15 at 7 p.m. ET, Springfield Symphony Hall will host the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony, streamed live on NBA TV and Fubo, spotlighting the athletes, coaches and officials who have reshaped the sport.
Marian E. Washington, a pioneering coach whose Olympic contributions and record‑setting tenure at the University of Kansas defined a generation of women’s basketball, will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. The honor recognizes her role as the first African American woman on an Olympic coaching staff and her lasting influence on the sport.
Mychal Threets blends his love of books with a passion for women’s basketball, championing literature by female athletes and supporting authors like Alysha Clark and A’ja Wilson.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will induct Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw next year, spotlighting a class that celebrates transformative talent and lasting impact on the game.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet 15 Hall of Famers, including Jim Boeheim and Dennis Rodman, during a Saturday afternoon session on August 15.
A look at the 2005 Texas Longhorns' lasting impact, Spain's World Cup triumph, the Big 12's branding partnership, and the personalities that shape today's sports landscape.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the presenters who will introduce each member of the Class of 2026, highlighting a deep connection between inductees and those who paved the way.
The 1996 U.S. Women's National Basketball Team, celebrated for its dominant performance and star‑studded roster, will be enshrined at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15. Former UConn standout Rebecca Lobo is slated to present at the ceremony.
The league celebrates its 30th season, highlighting championship legacies, record‑breaking attendance, a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement, and plans to add new franchises by 2030.
The Portland Fire and Seattle Storm are set to meet again after a 24‑year hiatus, sparking renewed excitement across the league and among supporters.