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SPRINGFIELD, MA (June 30, 2025) – Today the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces its annual summer programming, a series of events designed to inspire the area’s youth and enrich family entertainment through the lens of basketball. The Hall of Fame turns up the heat this summer with family fun for all ages. Its inspirational speaker series “Hoophall Hangouts” will feature Hall of Famers, youth basketball skill clinics, book signings, and performances that celebrate the culture of basketball.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates the impact of its premier basketball events on the next generation of professional stars. In the first round of last night’s 2025 NBA Draft, 14 selections—including seven of the first 10 picks—had previously competed in Hall of Fame-affiliated events, including the nationally renowned Hoophall Classic, Hoophall West, and collegiate showcases such as the Hall of Fame Series.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and ground-breaking rap star, renowned blockbuster film producer and actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube, have announced that former player, TV analyst, and philanthropist Jalen Rose will be honored with the 2025 Ice Cube Impact Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the matchups for the annual 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and will feature a doubleheader: Providence vs. Virginia Tech and George Washington vs. South Florida.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced that projected preseason Top 10 teams UConn and BYU will meet in the Hall of Fame Series Boston event on Saturday, November 15, at TD Garden. This marks just the second meeting between the programs, with the Huskies defeating the Cougars in the first matchup during the opening round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the matchups for the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Event. The NCAA waiver-approved doubleheader will feature UConn’s men’s and women’s basketball teams against Boston College on October 13 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, has unveiled the matchups for this year’s Jerry Colangelo Classic, featuring Arizona State and Grand Canyon in a doubleheader set for Saturday, December 6, at PHX Arena.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the matchups for the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix on Saturday, December 20, at PHX Arena.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the field for the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Baltimore at the CFG Bank Arena on Monday, November 3. This marks the Hall of Fame’s return to Charm City following last year’s successful debut event.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced that former conference rivals Arizona and UCLA will face off in the Hall of Fame Series Los Angeles on Friday, November 14, at the Intuit Dome. This matchup will serve as a tribute to Hall of Famer Bill Walton, honoring his impact on the sport, his legendary career with UCLA, and his deep ties to both programs through his broadcasting and family.
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the matchups for the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Monday, November 3, at T-Mobile Arena. The Hall of Fame Series returns to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World for the third consecutive year following a successful event this past November.
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 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. The annual showcase will take place on December 10 at the MassMutual Center.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the participating teams for the 2025 Hall of Fame Showcase. The annual event will take place on November 22 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 12th annual Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase will adopt a tournament-style format for the first time, taking place on November 21 and 23 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Returning as the “Official ETF of the NCAA,” Invesco QQQ renews its title sponsorship of the newly formatted event, underscoring its ongoing commitment to collegiate athletics and supporting student-athletes.
SAN ANTONIO – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the Class of 2025, featuring nine inductees who will be celebrated during the Enshrinement festivities on September 5-6. The announcement took place in San Antonio, host city of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and was broadcast live on ESPN2.
SAN ANTONIO — Today, on ESPN’s College GameDay coverage of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four in San Antonio, 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.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the completion of its Board of Governors reconfiguration to include the addition of Ms. Sheila Johnson, Ms. Cynthia (“Cynt”) Marshall, and Hall of Fame Coach Tara VanDerveer, bringing the Board of Governors to its maximum of 23 leadership positions.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame elevated its touring experience as it welcomed a special group of guests as members of the Massachusetts Federation of the Blind visited the historic museum on Sunday, March 16 for an exclusive, hands-on experience celebrating the sport’s rich history.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipients of the 14th annual Western Massachusetts Player of the Year awards: Ryan Vedovelli of Pope Francis Prep and Olivia Chrzan of Monson High School.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipients of the 2025 Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching High School Basketball:
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the team rosters for the 2025 Western Massachusetts Senior High School All-Star Games. On Thursday, March 20, the Hall of Fame will host the 2025 All-Star event on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams at the Hall of Fame. A total of 60 players were selected from different divisions within the region to participate in three games that will showcase the top seniors in their final high school contest.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Karl Malone Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Katrina McClain Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Julius Erving Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Cheryl Miller Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Jerry West Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the five finalists for the 2025 Bob Cousy Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the five finalists for the 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has unveiled its Enshrinement Weekend schedule for the Class of 2025. The celebratory weekend will culminate with the Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, September 6, in Springfield, Mass.—the Birthplace of Basketball. Finalists, as well as select award winners, will be announced on Friday, February 14, during NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, and the Class of 2025 will be revealed on Saturday, April 5, at the Final Four in San Antonio.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Karl Malone Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the Top 10 candidates for the 2025 Katrina McClain Award.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the recipients of the 2025 Curt Gowdy Media Award and John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award at NBA All-Star Weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 the selection of 17 Finalists from the following committees: North American, Women’s, Men’s Veterans, Women’s Veterans, International, and Contributors.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — With the 2025 Army National Guard Hoophall Classic, presented by Spalding, officially in the books, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to reveal the highly touted All-Showcase Boys and Girls Teams, celebrating the top performers at this year’s annual event, regardless of position.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — Now in its 23rd year, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Army National Guard Hoophall Classic, presented by Spalding at Springfield College’s Blake Arena, has cemented itself as the top high school basketball showcase of the season.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the broadcast schedule for the inaugural Army National Guard Hoophall Invitational, presented by Spalding. The event will be played on January 18-19 at seven Springfield school sites.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and LEARFIELD have announced that Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment (GSE) will return as the prestigious Army National Guard Hoophall Classic presented by Spalding, high school showcase’s Financial Education Sponsor through 2026. Morgan Stanley GSE will continue to develop and present tailored financial education programs, tools, and resources for some of the nation’s top prep basketball student-athletes while leading in-person programming for each year’s participants in Springfield, Massachusetts, on select days throughout the event.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the broadcast 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 at Springfield College from January 16-20, the Birthplace of Basketball.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2025, featuring several high-profile first-time nominees.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Chris Paul Family Foundation and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame have announced Walmart will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Toyota Chris Paul HBCU Classic, set to take place this week, December 19-20, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will celebrate World Basketball Day on Saturday, December 21, commemorating the 133rd “birthday” of the sport’s invention by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that the Class of 2025 Enshrinement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 6, in Springfield, Mass. – the Birthplace of Basketball.