The 2026 Hall of Fame officially announces its inductees: Amar'e Stoudemire, Doc Rivers, Carmelo Anthony among the list, totaling 9 inductees.

On April 5 Beijing time, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame officially announced the inductees for the Class of 2026. Nine inductees will be honored during the Enshrinement Celebration from August 15 to 16. The specific list is as follows:

North American Screening Committee (sorted by surname initial)

Joe Crawford (referee), Mark Few (coach), Doc Rivers (coach), Amar'e Stoudemire (player)

Women's Basketball Screening Committee

1996 USA Women's National Basketball Team, Elena Delle Donne (player), Chamique Holdsclaw (player), Candace Parker (player)

Contributor Screening Committee

Mike D'Antoni

John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, stated: "The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is honored to welcome the Class of 2026 inductees, who represent the pinnacle of the sport. From referees who officiated for four decades and set industry standards, to coaches who built dynasties across leagues, to stars who redefined their positions, and pioneers who revolutionized how basketball is played—the women's category is led by a national team that spurred the creation of an entire league, alongside three of the most accomplished players in women's basketball. We are proud to welcome them to Springfield."

The 2026 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony will be held from August 15 to 16 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball, and Uncasville, Connecticut.

Joe Crawford (Referee)

One of the longest-serving and most accomplished referees in NBA history. He officiated in the NBA for 39 seasons from 1977 to 2016, working 2,561 regular-season games (second only to Hall of Fame referee Dick Bavetta), 374 playoff games (a historical record), and 50 NBA Finals games. He officiated every Finals consecutively from 1986 to 2015.

Crawford began officiating high school basketball games in 1970, later gaining professional experience in the Eastern Basketball Association, and entered the NBA at age 26.

Mark Few (Coach)

One of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, leading Gonzaga University to consistently rank among the nation's elite. He guided the Bulldogs to the NCAA Finals in 2017 and 2021, made 26 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and achieved a total of 773 wins.

He is the active head coach with the highest winning percentage. During his tenure as Gonzaga's head coach, every season recorded at least 20 wins. He was twice named Naismith Coach of the Year (2017, 2021), won multiple West Coast Conference championships, and served as an assistant coach for the 2024 USA Men's Olympic Basketball Team, winning a gold medal.

Doc Rivers (Coach)

Over 27 seasons as an NBA head coach, he accumulated more than 1,180 wins, coaching the Orlando Magic (1999-2003), Boston Celtics (2004-2013), Los Angeles Clippers (2013-2020), Philadelphia 76ers (2020-2023), and Milwaukee Bucks (2023-present).

He led the Celtics to two Finals appearances, winning the championship in 2008; he was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2000. As a player, he was an All-Star point guard over a 13-year NBA career.

Rivers recently surpassed George Karl with 1,176 wins, moving to sixth place on the NBA's all-time coaching wins list; his 114 playoff wins rank fourth in history.

Amar'e Stoudemire (Player)

A six-time NBA All-Star (2005, 2007-2011) and the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year. In his first eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns (2002-2010), he averaged 21.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, later joining the New York Knicks (2010-2015).

Selected as a high school player with the ninth overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, he was a five-time NBA All-NBA selection and a core player of the Suns' "Seven Seconds or Less" era.

In the 2005-06 season, he played only 3 games due to microfracture knee surgery, but subsequently averaged over 20 points and 8 rebounds for three consecutive seasons, including a career-high 25.2 points in the 2007-08 season.

Over a 14-year NBA career (2002-2016), he averaged 18.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

1996 USA Women's National Basketball Team

Won the gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics, going undefeated in 8 games with an average margin of victory exceeding 30 points. Coached by Tara VanDerveer, the team featured future Hall of Famers such as Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Dawn Staley, Teresa Edwards, Rebecca Lobo, and Katrina McClain.

The team's dominant performance significantly increased global attention on women's basketball and directly contributed to the establishment of the WNBA league that same year.

Elena Delle Donne (Player)

A two-time WNBA MVP (2015, 2019), she played for the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics, leading the Mystics to their first WNBA championship in 2019.

Selected for the 2021 WNBA 25th Anniversary Team, she is a seven-time All-Star and four-time WNBA All-First Team selection, and was named Rookie of the Year in 2013.

During college at Delaware University, she was twice named to the All-American First Team. She was the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft and won a gold medal with the USA team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Chamique Holdsclaw (Player)

A six-time WNBA All-Star (1999-2003, 2005), she was the first overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft. During college at Tennessee University, she led the team to three consecutive NCAA championships (1996-1998).

She was the 1999 Rookie of the Year and the 2002 scoring champion. Over her 11-year WNBA career, she averaged 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, playing for the Washington Mystics, Los Angeles Sparks, Atlanta Dream, and San Antonio Silver Stars.

A gold medalist at the 2000 Olympics, she was twice named Naismith College Player of the Year (1998, 1999) and is the SEC's all-time scoring leader. She was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Candace Parker (Player)

One of the most accomplished players in women's basketball history, she is a three-time WNBA champion (2016, 2021, 2023), a two-time regular-season MVP (2008, 2013), and the 2016 Finals MVP.

The only player in WNBA history to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same year (2008), she was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.

A seven-time WNBA All-Star and All-First Team member; during college at Tennessee, she won two NCAA championships (2007-2008); she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012).

Mike D'Antoni

A pivotal figure in the development of modern basketball, he reshaped offensive systems with innovative concepts emphasizing pace, spacing, and tempo, focusing on ball movement, shooting, and efficiency, profoundly influencing basketball in the analytics era.

His coaching career spanned Europe and America. After coaching in the Italian professional league for eight years, he entered the NBA, nearing 1,200 career wins.

He was twice named NBA Coach of the Year (2005, 2017), won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the 2012 USA Olympic Men's Basketball Team, and was named one of the EuroLeague's Top 50 Contributors in 2008.