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Hoops Legends Inducted: Parker, Rivers Lead 2026 Hall of Fame Class
14 Aug
Summary
- Nine distinguished individuals and one iconic team inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame.
- WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker honored.
- Coaching legends Doc Rivers and Mark Few among the notable inductees.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, inducting nine prominent figures and the celebrated 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic basketball team. This year's class spans various facets of the game, from players and coaches to officials and contributors.
Leading the player inductions are WNBA stars Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Candace Parker. Delle Donne is a two-time MVP, Holdsclaw was the top pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft, and Parker is a three-time champion. Amar'e Stoudemire also enters as a distinguished former NBA player.
Coaching excellence is recognized with the enshrinement of Doc Rivers, an NBA champion coach, and Mark Few, who led Gonzaga to numerous NCAA Tournament appearances. Longtime NBA referee Joey Crawford and contributor Mike D'Antoni, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, also make up the honorees.
The 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic basketball team, gold medalists at the Atlanta Games, will be honored as a team, further highlighting significant achievements in women's basketball history.
