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NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NINE INDUCTEES FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

April 5, 2025
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– Ticket Packages for Enshrinement Festivities Available Now on Hoophall.com –

 

SAN ANTONIO – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the Class of 2025, featuring nine inductees who will be celebrated during the Enshrinement festivities on September 5-6. The announcement took place in San Antonio, host city of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and was broadcast live on ESPN2.

 


 

NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025

North American Committee (in alphabetical order): 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, Carmelo Anthony [Player], Danny Crawford [Referee], Billy Donovan [Coach], Dwight Howard [Player]

 

Women’s Committee: Sue Bird [Player], Sylvia Fowles [Player], Maya Moore [Player]

 

Contributors Committee: Micky Arison

 

“The Hall of Fame is thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2025, a group that has left a profound mark on the sport at every level,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “This year’s class embodies excellence, innovation, and an enduring passion for basketball—whether through game-changing performances, leadership on the sidelines, or shaping the sport’s global reach. We look forward to honoring this Class and their lasting contributions to the game.”

 

The Class of 2025 will be enshrined during festivities in Springfield, Mass., the Birthplace of Basketball, as well as at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on September 5-6. VIP packages and single-event tickets to the 2025 Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend are now available athoophall.com/events/enshrinement-2025.

 

For the latest news and updates, follow @hoophall#25HoopClass on X and Instagram.

 


 


North American Committee:

2008 US OLYMPIC MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM [Team] – The 2008 United States men’s Olympic basketball team restored USA Basketball to global prominence under the leadership of Managing Director Jerry Colangelo, who rebuilt the program by securing multi-year commitments from NBA players. Capturing gold in Beijing with a perfect 8-0 record and average victory margin of 27.9 points, the squad featured co-captains Kobe Bryant, Jason Kidd, and Dwyane Wade, alongside LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, and Chris Bosh under Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The team, which earned its ‘Redeem Team’ moniker after USA’s bronze medal finish in 2004, defeated Spain 118-107 in the gold medal game.

 

CARMELO ANTHONY [Player] – A 10-time NBA All-Star, Anthony was one of the most prolific scorers of his generation during his 19-year NBA career (2003-22). Selected third overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2003 after leading Syracuse to its first NCAA national championship in basketball as a freshman and earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors, Anthony averaged 22.5 points per game in his career and ranks 10th all-time in NBA scoring with 28,289 points. He earned All-NBA honors six times and won three Olympic gold medals (2008, ’12, ’16) as a key member of Team USA. Anthony led the NBA in scoring in 2012-13 (28.7). Anthony was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

 

DANNY CRAWFORD [Referee] – One of the NBA’s most respected officials over his 32-year career (1985-2017), Crawford officiated over 2,000 regular season games, 300 playoff games, and 30 NBA Finals contests. He was selected to work the NBA Finals in 23 consecutive seasons, including his final game—Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals. Crawford worked many of the league’s most significant games, including the 1992 Dream Team’s first Olympic contest and multiple NBA All-Star Games. He served as a referee in the Missouri Valley Conference prior to making his NBA debut.

 

BILLY DONOVAN [Coach] – Donovan is a two-time NCAA national champion coach who achieved unparalleled success during his tenure at the University of Florida (1996-2015). He guided the Gators to consecutive national titles in 2006 and ‘07 and four Final Four appearances while recording over 500 total victories at Florida and Marshall (1994-96). After his collegiate success, Donovan transitioned to the NBA, coaching the Oklahoma City Thunder (2015-20) and Chicago Bulls (2020-present) to over 400 wins. The former Providence College point guard under Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named SEC Coach of the Year three times and was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

 

DWIGHT HOWARD [Player] – A dominant force on both ends of the court, Howard was an eight-time All-Star, three-time Defensive Player of the Year (2009-11), and earned eight All-NBA selections during his 18-year career. Known as “Superman,” he led the NBA in rebounding five times and blocks twice, ranking 10th all-time in NBA history in rebounds (14,627) and 13th in blocks (2,228). Howard led the Orlando Magic to the 2009 NBA Finals and later won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. The 2008 Olympic gold medalist was the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2004 NBA Draft out of high school.

 

Women’s Committee:

SUE BIRD [Player] – Widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history, Bird is a four-time WNBA champion (2004, ’10, ’18, ’20) who played 21 seasons with the Seattle Storm (2002-22). A record 13-time All-Star, Bird was recognized as one of the 25 greatest players in league history during the WNBA’s W25 celebration in 2021. She is the WNBA’s all-time leader in wins (333), games played (580), assists (3,234), and minutes (18,079) and earned All-WNBA First-Team accolades on five occasions. Internationally, Bird won five Olympic gold medals and is a five-time FIBA World Cup medalist with Team USA. At UConn, Bird led the Huskies to two NCAA titles (2000, ‘02), won the Naismith Player of the Year award in 2002, and was the first overall pick in the 2002 WNBA Draft.

 

SYLVIA FOWLES [Player] – A four-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx (2015, ‘17), Fowles earned Finals MVP honors in both title runs. She retired as the WNBA’s all-time leading rebounder (4,006) and was honored as part of the WNBA’s W25 celebration in 2021. The 2017 WNBA MVP was an eight-time All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year (2011, ‘13, ‘16, ‘21) and finished her 15-year career averaging 15.7 points and 9.8 rebounds. Fowles was selected second overall in the 2008 draft after a stellar career at LSU, where she led the Tigers to four consecutive Final Four appearances. Fowles, who has her No. 34 retired by LSU and the Lynx.

 

MAYA MOORE [Player] – Moore led the Minnesota Lynx to four WNBA championships (2011, ‘13, ‘15, ‘17) during her seven-season career (2011-18) before stepping away from basketball to focus on criminal justice reform. A six-time All-Star, she also earned WNBA MVP honors in 2014 and Finals MVP in 2013 and was named to the All-WNBA First Team five times. Moore was also recognized as one of the 25 greatest players in league history during the WNBA’s W25 celebration in 2021. The first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft, Moore starred at UConn, winning a pair of Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year honors (2009, ‘11) and leading the Huskies to back-to-back undefeated seasons (2008-09, 2009-10) and two NCAA national championships. Internationally, she captured two Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016) and two FIBA World Cup golds (2014, ‘18).

 

Contributor Committee:

MICKY ARISON – Since acquiring the Miami Heat in 1995, Arison has led the franchise to three NBA championships (2006, ’12, ’13) and seven Eastern Conference titles. Under his ownership, the Heat have featured legendary players like Hall of Famers Ray Allen, Chris Bosh, Tim Hardaway, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O’Neal, Gary Payton, and Dwyane Wade, and current superstars LeBron James and Jimmy Butler. With Arison as owner, Pat Riley as team president, and Erik Spoelstra as head coach, the organization has become renowned for its culture of stability and success. Arison’s influence extends beyond the court through his philanthropic work and dedication to the Miami community.

 

About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame:

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall #25HoopClass, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.



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