Basketball Hall of Fame Welcomes Stoudemire, Parker, and More

Nine inductees announced for 2026 class, including NBA and WNBA stars

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:21pm

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The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2026 induction class on Saturday, featuring a mix of NBA and WNBA legends. The class includes six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire, two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, and the entire 1996 U.S. women's national team that won Olympic gold.

Why it matters

The Basketball Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious honors in the sport, recognizing the all-time greats who have left an indelible mark on the game. This diverse 2026 class celebrates the sport's rich history and the continued growth of the women's game.

The details

The 2026 Hall of Fame class features nine inductees, including current NBA head coaches Mark Few of Gonzaga and Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks. The class also includes former NBA referee Joey Crawford, who officiated over 2,500 games during his 39-year career. On the women's side, the class features three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP Candace Parker, two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne, and six-time WNBA All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw.

  • The induction ceremonies will take place on August 14-15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The players

Amar'e Stoudemire

A six-time NBA All-Star who spent the majority of his 14-year career with the Phoenix Suns, winning Rookie of the Year in 2003 and averaging 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Candace Parker

A seven-time WNBA All-Star who won three championships with three different teams, as well as two WNBA MVP awards in 2008 and 2013. She also won two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national team.

1996 U.S. Women's National Basketball Team

The entire roster of the 1996 U.S. women's national basketball team that won the gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics, coached by Tara VanDerveer.

Mark Few

The head coach of Gonzaga University, leading the Bulldogs to 26 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and championship game berths in 2017 and 2021.

Doc Rivers

A longtime NBA head coach, currently with the Milwaukee Bucks, who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and ranks 6th in NBA history with 1,191 career wins.

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What they’re saying

“Being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor. I'm humbled and grateful to be recognized alongside so many legends of the game.”

— Candace Parker, WNBA Legend

What’s next

The induction ceremony will take place on August 14-15, 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts, where the new Hall of Famers will be officially enshrined.

The takeaway

This diverse 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class celebrates the sport's rich history and the continued growth of the women's game, honoring both NBA and WNBA stars who have left an indelible mark on the sport.