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The 2026 ballot includes nearly 200 candidates, honoring players, coaches, and teams whose achievements have significantly influenced basketball worldwide.
- On Friday, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame published an expanded ballot listing first-time nominees Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and the 1996 United States Women's National Team alongside returning candidates.
- Selection criteria focused on achievements that elevated the sport, and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame President and CEO John L. Doleva said the candidates each left an indelible impact on the game.
- Candace Parker's career credentials include two MVPs, three WNBA titles, a Finals MVP, seven All-Star selections, and a 50/40/90 season, widely regarded as among the best in league history.
- Finalists will be revealed on Feb. 9, the Class of 2026 unveiled on April 4 during Final Four Weekend, with enshrinement Aug. 14 and 15 at Mohegan Sun and Symphony Hall.
- With nearly 200 players and teams on the expanded ballot, including past finalists, Doc Rivers, NBA coach, remains the only coach with more than 1,000 wins not yet in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Ex-Pistons forward among first-time Hall of Fame candidates for 2026
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the list of nearly 200 players, teams and others nominated for enshrinement in the 2026 class on Friday and among the notable first-timers is former Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin.
WNBA Legends Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne Move One Step Closer to Basketball Immortality
Between them, Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne boast four MVP awards, four WNBA championships, two Rookie of the Year honors, and thirteen All-Star selections—a combined legacy of dominance that has defined generations of women’s basketball. Now, these two icons stand on the cusp of another monumental shared milestone: first-ballot eligibility for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne are…
Tennessee trio nominated for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three University of Tennessee greats have been named candidates for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 induction class. Lady Vol legends Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw, as well as current men's basketball head coach Rick Barnes, were among the list of eligible candidates that could be enshrined in Springfield, Massachusetts [...]
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame reveals potential 2026 nominees list
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced potential candidates for the Class of 2026, including notable first-time nominees such as the 1996 USA Basketball Women's National Team, Mike D'Antoni, Jamal Crawford, Blake Griffin and Doc Rivers.
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Boston HeraldBy Tim Reynolds - Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. women's Olympic basketball team, Bruce Pearl, and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees announced Friday who could be elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next year. Notable first-time nominees also include Elena Delle Donne and Joe Johnson as players, and Mike D'Antoni as a contributor.
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Marietta Daily JournalCandace Parker, Blake Griffin among Basketball HOF nominees
Determining the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 isn't going to be easy, at least judging by the list of eligible candidates released by the organization Friday.
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