SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Gonzaga head men's basketball coach Mark Few is a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today.
 
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the selection of Finalists for its Class of 2026 from the following committees: North American, Women's, Men's Veterans, Women's Veterans, International, and Contributors.
 
The Finalists will then be put forward to the Honors Committee to be considered for election as members of the Class of 2026. The new class will be announced on April 4, in a live broadcast on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. EST during Final Four Weekend.
 
One of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, Few has led Gonzaga to sustained national prominence. He guided the Bulldogs to NCAA championship game appearances in 2017 and 2021 and to 25 consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and counting. Few is the winningest active coach by winning percentage and has recorded at least 20 wins in every season as Gonzaga's head coach. He is a two-time Naismith Coach of the Year (2017, '21), won numerous West Coast Conference titles, and was an assistant coach for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that took home the gold medal.
 
North American Committee Finalists (in alphabetical order):
Joey Crawford [Referee]
Mark Few [Coach]
Blake Griffin [Player]
Kevin Johnson [Player]
Gary McKnight [Coach]
Dick Motta [Coach]
Doc Rivers [Coach]
Kelvin Sampson [Coach]
Amar'e Stoudemire [Player]
Jerry Welsh [Coach]
Buck Williams [Player]
 
Women's Committee Finalists:
1996 United States Women's National Team
Jennifer Azzi [Player]
Elena Delle Donne [Player]
Chamique Holdsclaw [Player]
Candace Parker [Player]
 
Women's Veterans Committee Finalist:
Molly Bolin-Kazmer [Player]
 
International Committee Finalist:
Dušan Ivković [Coach]
 
Contributors Committee Finalists:
Tal Brody
Mike D'Antoni
 
Veterans Committee Finalists:
Marques Johnson
 
"This year's group of Finalists represents the full scope of basketball's impact, from the professional and collegiate ranks to high school, international play, officiating, and innovation," said Jerry Colangelo, Chairman of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. "Their achievements span championships, historic milestones, and a lasting influence on how the game is played, taught, and experienced around the world. Each Finalist has made a notable contribution to basketball's growth and excellence, and their collective legacy speaks to the power of the sport."
 
Enshrinement Weekend will begin at the Mohegan Sun on August 14, with the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala, followed by the Enshrinement Ceremony the next day at Springfield's historic Symphony Hall.