Gonzaga's Mark Few Named Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist

This is the second Hall of Fame nomination for the legendary college basketball coach.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Mark Few, the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team, has been named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This is the second straight year Few has been nominated for the prestigious honor, as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the most successful college basketball coaches of his era.

Why it matters

Few's nomination is a testament to his remarkable tenure at Gonzaga, where he has transformed the small Jesuit institution into a college basketball powerhouse. His sustained excellence and numerous accolades, including multiple conference titles, NCAA Tournament appearances, and national coach of the year awards, have solidified his place among the game's all-time greats.

The details

Few is one of 11 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which will be announced during the NCAA Final Four weekend in April. The winningest active NCAA Division I coach by winning percentage, Few has led Gonzaga to 26 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, 22 regular season West Coast Conference titles, and 20 West Coast Conference Tournament titles since taking over as head coach in 1999.

  • Mark Few was named a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 finalist on February 12, 2026.
  • The final Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced during the NCAA Final Four weekend in April 2026.

The players

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team, who has led the program to unprecedented success over the past 30 years, including 26 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, 22 regular season West Coast Conference titles, and 20 West Coast Conference Tournament titles.

Gonzaga Bulldogs

The men's basketball team of Gonzaga University, a small Jesuit institution in the Pacific Northwest that has become a college basketball powerhouse under the leadership of head coach Mark Few.

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What they’re saying

“Mark Few will someday have his name etched in history in Springfield, Massachusetts.”

— Arden Cravalho, Gonzaga University graduate and writer (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The final Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced during the NCAA Final Four weekend in April 2026.

The takeaway

Mark Few's second consecutive Hall of Fame nomination is a testament to his unparalleled success in building Gonzaga into a national basketball powerhouse. His sustained excellence and numerous accolades over the past three decades have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of his era.