"Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson were among the first-time nominees announced Friday that will be considered for enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next year. Also among the notable first-time nominees: Elena Delle Donne and Joe Johnson as players, and Mike D'Antoni as a contributor."
"Nearly 200 players and teams were on the list unveiled by the Hall on ESPN's NBA Live show, including some finalists that fell short of enshrinement in the 2025 class - including Jennifer Azzi, who was a member of that 1996 U.S. women's team that won gold at the Atlanta Games. Azzi is a nominee again as an individual this year."
Prominent players, coaches, and teams were named as first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, including Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, Elena Delle Donne, Joe Johnson, Bruce Pearl, Kelvin Sampson, Mike D'Antoni, and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team. Nearly 200 players and teams appear on the ballot, which also includes returning nominees such as Jennifer Azzi, Mark Few, Marques Johnson, Buck Williams, Jerry Welsh, Molly Bolin, Dusan Ivkovic, and Doc Rivers. Finalists are typically announced during NBA All-Star weekend, the class will be unveiled April 4 at the NCAA Final Four, and enshrinement is scheduled for Aug. 14-15 at Mohegan Sun and Symphony Hall.
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