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NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES IT’S SUMMER 2025 EVENT PROGRAMMING

Jun 30, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, 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.

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14 NBA FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICKS ARE NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME EVENT ALUMNI

Jun 26, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, 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.

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JALEN ROSE NAMED RECIPIENT OF 2025 ICE CUBE IMPACT AWARD

Jun 18, 2025 - SPRINGFIELD, 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.

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HALL OF FAME SERIES COMES TO BOSTON ON NOVEMBER 15 AT TD GARDEN

May 29, 2025 - PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced that projected preseason Top 10 teams UConn and BYU will meet in the Hall of Fame Series Boston event on Saturday, November 15, at TD Garden. This marks just the second meeting between the programs, with the Huskies defeating the Cougars in the first matchup during the opening round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament.

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