The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the winners of the 2014 Morgan Wootten Award for Lifetime Achievement in Coaching High School Basketball. This prestigious award is named after Morgan Wootten, who is one of two high school coaches enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual award recognizes two high school coaches, one for boys’ basketball and one for girls’ basketball.
Read full storyThe basketball community lost one of its most versatile legends with the passing of Tom Gola, the first modern four-time collegiate All-American.
Read full storyThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the watch list of candidates for the 2014 Nancy Lieberman Award. The award recognizes the top point guard in women’s NCAA Division I college basketball. Candidates exhibit the floor leadership, play-making and ball-handling skills of Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman.
Read full storyThe Basketball Hall of Fame lost Vern Mikkelsen this week at the age of 85. Mikkelsen was one of the NBA greatest defenders during his career, who used his tenacity and athleticism to dominate opposing offensive players.
Read full storyThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today a partnership with First Hoops™, created by photographer Michael Paras in cooperation and Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman. First Hoops™ is a series of images and videos that document the first-ever basketball hoops of Hall of Famers, basketball celebrities, contemporary stars and fans from around the world.
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