The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will enshrine a new class of legends in Springfield, Massachusetts, this summer. The full list of nominees from the North American and women’s committees were unveiled in December. Finalists for enshrinement were announced ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, and the full class was announced as part of the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four weekend in Houston.
The Class of 2023 will be officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 12. The new summer date reflects an effort for enshrinement weekend to be more accessible to fans and guests — a change of date from recent celebrations that were held the week after Labor Day.
Enshrinement weekend will begin at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on Friday, Aug. 11, with the tip-off celebration and awards gala, inclusive of the Class of 2023 jacket and ring presentation and the annual Hall of Fame Awards. The enshrinement ceremony will take place the following day in Springfield’s historic Symphony Hall.
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Class of 2023: North American Committee
Gene Bess (coach)
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All-time winningest college basketball coach across all levels
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1,300 wins in 50 seasons at Three Rivers Community College
Gary Blair (coach)
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852-348 in 37 seasons at Stephen F. Austin, Arkansas and Texas A&M
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Won 2011 women’s NCAA tournament title at Texas A&M
Pau Gasol (player)
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17.0 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 3.2 APG in 18 seasons with Grizzlies, Lakers, Spurs, Bulls and Bucks
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Six-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection
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Won NBA titles in 2009 and 2010 with Lakers
Becky Hammon (player)
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13.9 PPG, 3.8 APG in 16 seasons with Liberty and Stars
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Six-time All-Star
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Named to WNBA’s 15th, 20th and 25th anniversary teams
David Hixon (coach)
Gene Keady (coach)
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Won 550 games in 27 seasons at Western Kentucky and Purdue
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Won National Coach of the Year six times…