Candace parker and elena delle donne lead 2026 basketball hall of fame class
The 2026 class announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame includes major names from women’s basketball and several former NBA figures.
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne were among the headliners in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, which was announced on Sunday and also includes several prominent former NBA players and coaches. The group recognizes careers that shaped both the women’s game and the league’s modern era.
The class also features Doc Rivers, Mike D’Antoni and Amar’e Stoudemire, according to ESPN’s report on the announcement. Their inclusion extends the Hall’s latest class beyond women’s basketball into coaching and playing careers that left a mark on the NBA.
Parker, a two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player, and Delle Donne, one of the league’s most decorated scorers, are the most prominent women’s basketball names in the group. The Hall of Fame said the class reflects a broad cross-section of the sport’s recent history.
The induction class will be formally honored at the Hall of Fame’s annual ceremony later this year, continuing a tradition that brings together players, coaches and contributors from across basketball.
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