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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 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. — 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. — 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.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in partnership with Amplify LatinX, announced that the ALX100 Sculpture is on display in the Hall of Fame’s main concourse until December 16. The Basketball Hall of Fame is the only chosen destination in Western Massachusetts to display the exhibit.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the extension of its partnership with Baron® Championship Rings as the exclusive ring provider for the Basketball Hall of Fame for an additional five years. Baron® will continue to craft commemorative rings for the newest Hall of Fame Class members through 2029.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in partnership with a local organizing committee comprised of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Springfield Business Improvement District, the MassMutual Center, and the University of Massachusetts, announced MGM Springfield and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism as the title and presenting sponsors of the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, respectively.
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.