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SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and The Rotary Club of Springfield have announced the honorees for the Westfield Bank 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Rotary ‘Service Above Self’ Luncheon, taking place Thursday, December 12, on Center Court of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame at noon. Tickets to the event are available to purchase at $90 each and sponsorship opportunities for the luncheon are still available. For more information on sponsorships or to purchase tickets to the luncheon, contact Chelsea Johnson at 413-231-5513 or cjohnson@hoophall.com.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and schedule for the 2025 Army National Guard Hoophall Classic, presented by Spalding, an annual basketball showcase now in its 23rd year. Games will be played at Blake Arena from January 16-20, 2025, at Springfield College, the Birthplace of Basketball.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Karl Malone Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Katrina McClain Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and schedule for the inaugural Army National Guard Hoophall Invitational presented by Spalding. The event will be played on January 18-19, 2025 at seven Springfield school sites: Springfield Central High School, Putnam High School, High School of Science and Technology, High School of Commerce, Rebecca Johnson School, Pope Francis Preparatory School, and Springfield International Charter School. The new Army National Guard Hoophall Invitational presented by Spalding joins the Hoophall Classic, Hoophall Prep Showcase, and Jr. Hoophall Classic to make a basketball festival of visitors coming to Springfield to take part in Hoophall Weekend.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Julius Erving Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Cheryl Miller Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Jerry West Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Bob Cousy Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), announced that the 2027 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas will take place at the iconic Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2027, marking the first-ever basketball game at the renowned stadium.
PHOENIX – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2025 Hoophall West, an annual high school basketball showcase now in its 12th year. The event will be held at Highland High School in Gilbert from Thursday, January 2 to Saturday, January 4, and is joined by the newly created Nike Tournament of Champions for boys’ teams that replicates the very popular high school girls tournament played each December in Phoenix.
PHOENIX — Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the broadcast schedule for its upcoming calendar of collegiate basketball events starting on Monday, November 4, in Las Vegas on College Basketball’s Opening Night.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its newly elected Board of Governors, a group of leaders dedicated to preserving the legacy and promoting the future of basketball. Among the outstanding Governors elected at the Board’s September 2024 annual meeting is basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving, who will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the addition of four new SuperFans to its James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz, Spike Lee, and Jack Nicholson will be recognized during the Hall of Fame’s SuperFan Celebration on Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 PM on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that the official Larry O’Brien Trophy, celebrating the Boston Celtics’ 18th NBA Championship victory in June, will be on display at the Hall of Fame on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5. Museum guests will have the opportunity to see the iconic trophy in person and take photos with it during their visit.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has bestowed a significant honor to four long-serving Board members in recognition of their extraordinary service and commitment to the Hall of Fame with the designation of ‘Life Trustee.’ Being named a ‘Life Trustee’ is the highest honor a Board member can receive, reflecting a long-term and passionate commitment to the organization.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced a special event celebrating the legacy of Dr. Edwin B. Henderson, known as the "Father of Black Basketball," on Saturday, September 21 from 1:00-4:00 PM ET in the Hall of Fame Theater. Dr. Henderson's contributions to basketball and his role in breaking down racial barriers in sports, which led to his enshrinement in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, will be honored in a visit and book signing by his grandson, Edwin B. Henderson II.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the list of Hall of Famers who will present the Class of 2024 at the Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, October 13, at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, the “Birthplace of Basketball.” Over 50 Hall of Famers, including all presenters, are expected to be in attendance for the ceremony.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced an exciting new addition to Hoophall Classic Weekend, the inaugural Hoophall Invitational taking place January 18-19, 2025. The event, supported by the Western Mass Sports Commission, is a 64-team traditional high school tournament added onto the festival of events of Hoophall Classic and Jr. Hoophall Classic at Springfield College and Hoophall Prep Showcase at American International College.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in partnership with key stakeholders including Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement District, UMass, and the MassMutual Center, announced that tickets for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, scheduled for Saturday, December 21, will go on sale starting Friday, September 6.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that tickets for all regular-season college basketball events at Mohegan Sun will go on sale starting Friday, September 6. Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game (exhibition) will go on sale starting Friday, September 13.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame are excited to announce a major update to the upcoming Chris Paul HBCU Classic. In a significant development, Toyota has joined as the title sponsor for this year’s event, set to take place on December 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced it will hold the 12th annual Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic on September 12 (reception) and 13 (golf tournament) at the new clubhouse at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Golf Club for the first time.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is excited to introduce the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer as part of Enshrinement Weekend. This special event will feature a matchup between the back-to-back NCAA National Champion Connecticut Huskies and the Rhode Island Rams on Monday, October 14, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
PHOENIX – Former conference rivals Arizona and UCLA men’s basketball teams are set to face each other three times in the next four years, starting with a highly anticipated matchup on December 14 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced additional details, including start times for key events, regarding the Class of 2024 Enshrinement Weekend.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in collaboration with key investors including Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement District, UMass, and the MassMutual Center, is proud to announce the field of teams for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, including the Top-10 ranked Arizona State University recruiting class, the highest ranked class in program history. The Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will take place on Saturday, December 21, at the MassMutual Center.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the updated lineup for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. The event will now take place on December 14 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has unveiled the updated field of teams for the 2024 Tip-Off and Showcase events. The Hall of Fame Tip-Off, an annual NCAA men’s exempt event sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will now be held over three days from November 22-24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 11th annual Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase will be held on December 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Invesco QQQ, the “Official ETF of the NCAA,” will return as the title sponsor of the showcase, highlighting its continued commitment to collegiate athletics and supporting student-athletes.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the merging of the HBCU Tip-Off and Challenge into the exciting Chris Paul HBCU Challenge, set to take place on December 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced that Arizona State’s and Grand Canyon’s men’s and women’s programs will face off in the 2024 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix at Footprint Center on Thursday, November 14.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the field for the 2024 Hall of Fame Series Baltimore at the CFG Bank Arena on Friday, November 15. The event marks the first time the Hall of Fame has held an event in Charm City.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the field for the 2024 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on Monday, November 4. The Hall of Fame Series returns to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World following a successful inaugural event this past November.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the dates and venues for the 2024 Hall of Fame Series, which includes returning to Las Vegas, the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, for the Opening Night of the college basketball season.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the 2024 Tip-Off. The annual NCAA men’s exempt showcase, sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will take place November 23-24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament, sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will take place November 23-24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced it will move its Enshrinement Ceremonies from August 16-17 to October 12-13 to accommodate requests of the vast global basketball community amid an extensive and expanding summer schedule, highlighted by the 2024 Summer Olympics. The date change will continue to position the Hall of Fame event as a successful, well-produced standalone event not compromised by potential production conflicts.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced another brand new exhibit coming to the museum this summer titled The Vault: Boston Celtics Unlocked. This innovative and immersive experience will be unlike anything the Basketball Hall of Fame has previously produced. The Hall of Fame has collaborated with the NBA’s most storied franchise to present this inaugural installation of The Vault.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 13 inductees in the Class of 2024 to be celebrated during this year’s Enshrinement festivities on August 16-17. The Class Announcement was made in Glendale, Ariz., the site of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and was televised live on ESPN2.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Today, on ESPN’s College GameDay coverage of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four in Arizona, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame revealed this year’s positional award winners. The awards recognize the preeminent college basketball player at each position, also known as the Naismith Starting Five. The winners were determined by a combination of input from committees composed of top basketball personnel and Starting Five Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies.