Latest News

RSS Icon

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Tip-Off Tournament Schedule

May 04, 2016 - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and brackets for the 2016 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will take place Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Eight schools will compete in two four-team brackets with campus round games leading up to the Mohegan Sun Arena contests.

Read full story  

STAPLES Center to Host First-Ever “Hoophall LA”

Apr 27, 2016 - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams for the first-ever Hoophall LA, a premier college basketball showcase held in conjunction with STAPLES Center on December 3, 2016. The one-day doubleheader will feature the University of Arizona vs. Gonzaga University and Brigham Young University vs. the University of Southern California.

Read full story  

Basketball Hall of Fame on the Passing of Nera White, Class of 1992

Apr 14, 2016 - Nera D. White, enshrined as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, has passed away at the age of 80. “Nera White was a true pioneer and trailblazer of the women’s game, ” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “Her skill and athleticism was undoubtedly ahead of her time and she paved the way for the generations of tremendous female athletes that have followed in her footsteps.”

Read full story  

John R. Wooden Award and Basketball Hall of Fame Awards Recipients Named at College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s

Apr 08, 2016 - The stars of college basketball descended on Los Angeles tonight for one last celebration before putting the 2015-16 season to rest. The College Basketball Awards Presented by Wendy’s televised live on ESPN2 from The NOVO by Microsoft at L.A. Live saw college basketball’s top players, coaches and Hall of Famers gather to honor the winners of eight prestigious end-of-season awards.

Read full story  

Barry, Haywood, Payton, and Sampson Set to Attend 2nd Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Charity Golf Classic in Naples, FL

Apr 06, 2016 - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today details surrounding the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Charity Golf Classic. This charitable event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples this April with proceeds benefitting 1 By 1 Leadership Foundation, Communities In Schools and the Leadership Foundations, collectively serving the youth of Southwest Florida.

Read full story