The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has recently unveiled its list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2024, and it is filled with high-profile, first-time nominees. Notable among them are the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, famously known as the “Redeem Team,” along with basketball legends Vince Carter, Seimone Augustus, Bill Laimbeer, Rick Barnes, Mike Fratello, and Penny Taylor.
Excitement is building as the Honor’s Committee for the Class of 2024 is set to announce the finalists on Friday, February 16, during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Basketball enthusiasts and fans around the world will eagerly await this announcement, as it marks a significant step towards the grand event.
The moment that every nominee dreams of, the unveiling of the entire Class of 2024, is scheduled to take place during the NCAA Final Four in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, April 6. Fans will be able to tune in to a nationally televised broadcast to witness the historic moment when these basketball luminaries are immortalized in the Hall of Fame.
As the anticipation mounts, the specific time of the announcement and the broadcast network for both the Finalist and the Class Announcement will be revealed in the near future, allowing fans to stay updated and make plans to witness the prestigious event.
Enshrinement weekend is a highlight in the basketball calendar, and the 2024 edition is no exception. The weekend will kick off at the Mohegan Sun on Friday, August 16, with the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala, followed by the highly anticipated Enshrinement ceremony on Saturday, August 17, at Springfield’s historic Symphony Hall. It’s an event that promises to be filled with emotion, nostalgia, and celebration of the sport’s greatest achievers.
For those eager to be part of this momentous occasion, VIP Packages for the Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend will be available for purchase on Friday, February 16. Additionally, all single-event tickets to the Ceremony, Tip Off Celebration, and Awards Gala, as well as other ancillary events, will go on sale on Saturday, April 6, at 12:00 p.m. EST. All packages and tickets will be up for grabs on the official website, hoophall.com, ensuring that fans have the opportunity to secure their spots at this unforgettable event.
Those eager to plan ahead for the weekend should mark February 1 on their calendars, as the complete listing of events and pricing will be released on this date. This will provide fans with the necessary details to make their arrangements and participate in the celebratory weekend.
In addition to the nominees, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame also announced changes to its election process, particularly in examining candidates from the International, Men’s Veteran’s, Women’s Veteran’s, and Contributor Committees. This adjustment seeks to ensure that deserving candidates in these categories receive thorough and specialized consideration. The evolution of the election process showcases the commitment to reflecting the diverse contributions to the sport of basketball.
A first look at the list of eligible nominees will be provided by “NBA Today” on ESPN, hosted by Malika Andrews, with Class of 2023 Hall of Famer Becky Hammon, Kendrick Perkins, Chiney Ogwumike, and Brian Windhorst. This provides an exciting opportunity for fans and enthusiasts to gain insights into the worthy nominees and reignites the anticipation for the upcoming Hall of Fame induction.
North American Nominees
* Indicates First-Time Nominee
| 2008 U.S. Olympic Redeem Team (TEA)* | Marv Kessler (COA)* |
| Rick Barnes (COA)* | Bill Laimbeer (PLA)* |
| John Beilein (COA) | Jim Larranaga (COA) |
| Chauncey Billups (PLA) | Mike Leonardo (COA)* |
| Vince Carter (PLA)* | Maurice Lucas (PLA) |
| Tom Chambers (PLA) | Shawn Marion (PLA) |
| John Clougherty (REF) | Rollie Massimino (COA) |
| Michael Cooper (PLA) | Bill Morse (COA)* |
| Joey Crawford (REF) | Dick Motta (COA) |
| Terry Cummings (PLA) | Jack Nagle (COA)* |
| Jack Curran (COA) | Jim Phelan (COA) |
| Bobby Dibler (REF)* | Bo Ryan (COA) |
| Don Donoher (COA)* | Charles Smith (COA)* |
| Robert Foley (COA)* | Stan Spirou (COA) |
| Mike Gminski (PLA)* | Reggie Theus (PLA) |
| Lou Henson (COA) | Jerry Welsh (COA)* |
| Marques Houtman (PLA)* | Buck Williams (PLA) |
| Marques Johnson (PLA) | John Williamson (PLA) |
Women’s Nominees
| Leta Andrews (COA) | Debbie Miller-Palmore (PLA) |
| Seimone Augustus (PLA)* | Marian Washington (COA) |
| Jennifer Azzi (PLA) | Dean Weese (COA) |
| Doug Bruno (COA)* | Chris Weller (COA)* |
| Cheryl Ford (PLA)* | Andrew Yosinoff (COA)* |
| Becky Martin (COA) |
Contributor Nominees
| Pete Babcock | Bobby Lewis |
| Dick Baumgartner | Fred McCall |
| Henry Bibby | Jack McCloskey |
| Marty Blake | Jon McGlocklin |
| Vic Bubas | Speedy Morris |
| Doug Collins | Dennis Murphy |
| Wayne Duke | Curly Neal |
| Bill Foster | Jack Powers |
| Mike Fratello* | Will Robinson |
| Bob Gibbons | Gene Shue |
| Simon Gourdine | Herb Simon* |
| Tim Grgurich | Scott Tarter* |
| Junius Kellogg | Donnie Walsh |
| Johnny “Red” Kerr | Jerry West* |
| Tom Konchalski | World Wheelers* |
International Nominees
| David Blatt (COA)* | Ettore Messina (COA)* |
| Tal Brody (CONT)* | Juan Carlos Navarro (PLA)* |
| Jean-Jacques Conceicao (PLA)* | Andres Nocioni (PLA)* |
| Mirza Delibasic (PLA) | Fabricio Oberto (PLA)* |
| Jorge Garbajosa (PLA)* | Jose Ortiz (PLA)* |
| Andrew Gaze (PLA)* | Amaury Pasos (PLA) |
| Panaglotis Giannakis (PLA)* | Modesto Palauskas (PLA)* |
| Giuseppe Giergia (PLA) | Togo Soares (PLA) |
| Dusan Ivkovic (PLA) | Penny Taylor (PLA)* |
| Andrei Kirilenko (PLA)* | Michele Timms (PLA)* |
| Vladimir Kondrashin (COA) | Amaya Valdemore (PLA)* |
| Marcos Leite (PLA) | Ranko Zeravica (COA) |
Women’s Veteran Nominees
| 1982 Cheyney State NCAA Final Four Team (TEA) | Lometa Odom (PLA) |
| Alline Banks Sprouse (PLA) | Harley Redin (COA) |
| Edmonton Commercial Grads (TEA) | Hazel Walker (PLA) |
| John Head (COA) | Valerie Walker (PLA) |
| Yolanda Laney (PLA) | Dean Weese (COA) |
| Nashville Business College (TEA) |
Veteran Nominees
| 1936 US Olympic Team (TEA) | Bill Melchionni (PLA) |
| 1972 US Olympic Team (TEA) | Francis Meehan (PLA) |
| Dick Barnett (PLA) | Lucias Mitchell (COA) |
| Tom Blackburn (COA) | Joe Mullaney (COA) |
| Charles Brown (PLA)* | Willie Naulls (PLA) |
| Freddie Brown (PLA) | Ben Newman (CONT)* |
| Jack Coleman (PLA) | Don Otten (PLA)* |
| Leroy Edwards (PLA) | Louis Pieri (CONT)* |
| Leo Ferris (CONT) | Kevin Porter (PLA) |
| Travis Grant (PLA) | Glenn Roberts (PLA) |
| Jack Hartman (COA) | Lennie Rosenbluth (PLA) |
| Cam Henderson (COA) | Kenny Sailors (PLA) |
| Robert Hopkins (PLA) | Fred Schaus (CONT) |
| Charles Keinath (PLA) | Sam Schulman (CONT) |
| Greg Kelser (PLA) | Paul Silas (PLA) |
| Kentucky Wesleyan 1966, 1968, 1969 (TEA) | Dick Van Arsdale (PLA) |
| Loyola of Chicago (TEA) | Tom Van Arsdale (PLA) |
| Dan Lynch (COA)* | Cleo Vaughn (PLA)* |
| Billy Markward (CONT) | Lambert Will (CONT) |
| Jack McKinney (CONT) | Max Zaslofsky (PLA) |
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