SPRINGFIELD, MASS. (July 10, 2025) —The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced a special guest appearance by five-time NBA Champion, Coach, and Class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductee Michael Cooper on Friday, July 11, at 1:00 PM on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams.
Read full storySPRINGFIELD, MA (June 30, 2025) – Today the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announces its annual summer programming, a series of events designed to inspire the area’s youth and enrich family entertainment through the lens of basketball. The Hall of Fame turns up the heat this summer with family fun for all ages. Its inspirational speaker series “Hoophall Hangouts” will feature Hall of Famers, youth basketball skill clinics, book signings, and performances that celebrate the culture of basketball.
Read full storySPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates the impact of its premier basketball events on the next generation of professional stars. In the first round of last night’s 2025 NBA Draft, 14 selections—including seven of the first 10 picks—had previously competed in Hall of Fame-affiliated events, including the nationally renowned Hoophall Classic, Hoophall West, and collegiate showcases such as the Hall of Fame Series.
Read full storySPRINGFIELD, MASS. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and ground-breaking rap star, renowned blockbuster film producer and actor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the BIG3 basketball league, Ice Cube, have announced that former player, TV analyst, and philanthropist Jalen Rose will be honored with the 2025 Ice Cube Impact Award.
Read full storySPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the matchups for the annual 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and will feature a doubleheader: Providence vs. Virginia Tech and George Washington vs. South Florida.
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