Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

Nine new members, including Doc Rivers, Candace Parker, and 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's Team, to be enshrined in August.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:49pm

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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed its Class of 2026, featuring nine inductees who will be celebrated during the Enshrinement festivities on August 14-15. The announcement was made in Indianapolis, host city of the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four, and broadcast live on ESPN2.

Why it matters

The Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 represents the very best the sport has to offer, honoring legendary players, coaches, and contributors who have left an indelible mark on the game of basketball at all levels - from the NBA and WNBA to the international stage.

The details

The inductees include four players (Amar'e Stoudemire, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Candace Parker), three coaches (Mark Few, Doc Rivers), one referee (Joey Crawford), and one contributor (Mike D'Antoni). The 1996 U.S. Women's National Team, which helped launch the WNBA, is also being enshrined.

  • The Class of 2026 will be inducted during festivities in Springfield, Mass. and Uncasville, Conn. on August 14-15.
  • The announcement took place in Indianapolis, host city of the 2026 NCAA Men's Final Four, and was broadcast live on ESPN2.

The players

Waymo

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Walker Reed Quinn

A 45-year-old San Francisco resident who has a history of vandalism and was out on bail for prior cases related to Waymo vehicles.

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

A local food natural foods grocery store, organized as an employee-owned co-op and born out of a 1970s grassroots natural food movement calling for access to nutritious and organic food.

Gordon Edgar

A 31-year employee who oversees Rainbow's cheese counter.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 represents the sport's most influential figures, from pioneering players and coaches to innovators who have transformed the game. Their induction celebrates basketball's rich history and continued evolution at the highest levels.