The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its 17 finalists for the Class of 2025, featuring Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and Sue Bird among other basketball legends.
Key Finalists:
🏀 Carmelo Anthony – 10-time NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012, 2016), NCAA champion (2003), and 10th on the NBA all-time scoring list
🏀 Sue Bird – 5-time Olympic gold medalist, 4-time WNBA champion, 13-time WNBA All-Star, and all-time WNBA assists leader
🏀 Dwight Howard – 3-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 8-time All-Star, 10th in NBA history in rebounds
🏀 2008 USA Olympic Men’s Basketball Team – Led by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade, this “Redeem Team” went 8-0 in the Olympics
🏀 Coaches Billy Donovan & Mark Few – NCAA champions and long-time college coaching icons
Induction & Announcement Dates:
📅 Hall of Fame Class Announcement: April 5, 2025 (NCAA Final Four)
📅 Induction Ceremony: September 6, 2025 (Springfield, Massachusetts)