The newest list of finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has been revealed, with legends like Blake Griffin and Candace Parker headlining.
The stacked roster also includes longtime WNBA star Elena Delle Donne, NBA veteran Amar’e Stoudemire and longtime NBA head coach Mike D’Antoni.
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While all 21 of the finalists deserved their nomination, their spot in the HOF is now in the hands of the Honors Committee, which is set to announce the new class on April 4.
The finalists are:
- Joey Crawford (Referee)
- Mark Few (Coach)
- Blake Griffin (Player)
- Kevin Johnson (Player)
- Gary McKnight (Coach)
- Dick Motta (Coach)
- Doc Rivers (Coach)
- Kelvin Sampson (Coach)
- Amar’e Stoudemire (Player)
- Jerry Welsh (Coach)
- Buck Williams (Player)
- 1996 United States Women’s National Team
- Jennifer Azzi (Player)
- Elena Delle Donne (Player)
- Chamique Holdsclaw (Player)
- Candace Parker (Player)
- Molly Bolin-Kazmer (Player)
- Dušan Ivković (Coach)
- Tal Brody (Player)
- Mike D’Antoni (Coach)
- Marques Johnson (Player)
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