"Naperville native Candace Parker is the headliner on the Women's Committee ballot. She is joined by former Chicago Sky star Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Jennifer Azzi and the 1996 United States Women's National Team. congrats on being named a Naismith Hall of Fame finalist, Candace! #skytown #26HoopsClass pic.twitter.com/l0Q8Np6MRM- Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) February 11, 2026 There are also strong Chicago ties on the North American Committee ballot."
"Dick Motta, who was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1968 to 1976 and was named the NBA Coach of the Year Award in 1971. He is the only not-active head coach in the top 15 in wins in NBA history who is not already in the Hall of Fame. Motta also served as the Bulls' general manager from 1973 to 1976. Doc Rivers and Rick Carlisle are the two active coaches in the all-time top-15 in wins."
"And, this year, Rivers is also a finalist as a coach. Rivers, who is currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, attended suburban Proviso East High School in Maywood before playing at Marquette. While at Proviso East, Rivers was named Mr. Basketball USA and appeared in the 1980 McDonald's All-American Game. Also on the North American Committee ballot: Players: Blake Griffin, Kevin Johnson, Amar'e Stoudemire and Buck Williams"
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named finalists for the 2026 induction class featuring several Chicago-linked figures. Naperville native Candace Parker leads the Women's Committee ballot alongside former Chicago Sky Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Jennifer Azzi and the 1996 United States Women's National Team. Strong Chicago ties appear on the North American Committee ballot with Dick Motta, Doc Rivers and Rick Carlisle noted among coaching finalists. Rivers attended Proviso East High School and currently coaches the Milwaukee Bucks. Player finalists include Blake Griffin, Kevin Johnson, Amar'e Stoudemire and Buck Williams. The Hall will announce the induction class on April 4 during Final Four Weekend.
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