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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Host 5th Annual American Family Insurance Hoophall West

Oct 12, 2017 - PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2017 American Family Insurance Hoophall West, an annual basketball showcase now in its fifth year. The event serves as the west coast version of the original Springfield, Massachusetts-based Hoophall Classic – an event that has featured many of the top prep teams and players for more than 15 years. Hoophall West game action will take place at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale on December 8th and 9th.

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Sixth Annual Jerry Colangelo Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic presented by Nike & IOA Returns to The Wigwam

Sep 18, 2017 - Phoenix, Ariz. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will host its sixth annual Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic, presented by NIKE and IOA, on September 21st and 22nd at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This year’s field will once again bring out some of the biggest names in basketball including Gary Payton, Spencer Haywood and Bernard King. Hall of Famers scheduled to participate include Rick Barry, Dick Bavetta, Nancy Lieberman, Annie Meyers, Jamaal Wilkes and more. Arizona legends Tom Chambers and Dan Majerle will also be on hand.

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National Basketball Players Association Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Capital Campaign

Sep 07, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Board of Directors of The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation, led by President Chris Paul, has agreed to make a major contribution of $1 million in support of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's "It's Time to Step Forward" Capital Campaign. The contribution is part of a $30 million capital campaign that the Hall of Fame has orchestrated over the last two years to fund the renovation of the Hall of Fame's entire interior space and virtual capabilities.

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