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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Western Massachusetts High School Players of the Year

Mar 11, 2019 - Springfield, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the recipients of the ninth annual Western Massachusetts Player of the Year awards – Aaron Williams of Sabis International Charter School and Jaliena Sanchez of Central High School. The awards are presented annually at the Western Massachusetts Senior High School All-Star Games which will be held Friday, March 22nd on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Basketball Hall of Fame, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Announce Five Finalists for 2019 Nancy Lieberman Award

Mar 11, 2019 - Springfield, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today the five finalists for the 2019 Nancy Lieberman Award. Now in its twentieth year, the award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. To be considered to this prestigious award, candidates exhibit the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills of Class of 1996 Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman.

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Announces Five Finalists for 2019 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award

Mar 08, 2019 - Springfield, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the five finalists for the 2019 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award. Named after Class of 1995 Hall of Famer, Pac-12 Player of the Century and three-time NCAA Champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the annual honor in its fifth year recognizes the top centers in men’s college basketball.

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