- Class of 2024 will be Enshrined on Sunday, October 13, in Springfield, Mass. -
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced additional details, including start times for key events, regarding the Class of 2024 Enshrinement Weekend.
The Class of 2024 celebration will culminate with the Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, October 13, in Springfield, Mass. – the Birthplace of Basketball. The Class was revealed in April and includes a total of 13 honorees.
Enshrinement Weekend will tip off at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 12, starting with the always-popular autograph session, followed by the headlining Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala. The Class of 2024 and over 40 returning Hall of Famers will then journey to Springfield, Mass. for the annual celebratory events taking place at the acclaimed Marriott Springfield Downtown as well as Springfield’s Symphony Hall. Fans and guests are also encouraged to tour and visit the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Enshrinement Weekend.
Details of the schedule of events for Enshrinement 2024 are as follows:
Saturday, October 12
Class of 2024 Autograph Session at Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Conn.)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Meet the Class of 2024 at their first public Enshrinement Weekend event! A ticket to this event will give you the opportunity to receive one autograph per class member.
Enshrinement 2024 Press Conference Media Availability at Mohegan Sun
2:00-4:00 PM
The official media availability for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This availability is only open to credentialed members of the media, along with VIP Package ticket holders and will be held at Mohegan Sun. The press conference will be televised by NBA TV.
Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala at Mohegan Sun
5:30–7:30 PM: Reception
8:00–10:00 PM: Gala Program
The Class of 2024 and the Hall’s prestigious annual award winners will be celebrated at this televised Enshrinement event at Mohegan Sun. This event will feature the unveiling of the Class of 2024 rings, presented by Baron Championship Rings, and the awarding of the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame jackets, provided by Reveal Suits. The program will also include the presentation of the Hall's annual John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award and the Curt Gowdy Media Awards, along with special recognition for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s Class of 2024 inductees.
Sunday, October 13
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Museum Hours
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
NBA 2K25 Tournament at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, Mass.)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Join us for an exciting NBA 2K25 tournament at the iconic Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. With only 32 spots available, this free-to-enter event welcomes players of all skill levels. Compete for the chance to win fantastic prizes in this thrilling competition.
Coaches Circle Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, Mass.)
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Join us in celebrating the exceptional coaches who will be honored with benches in the Naismith Coaching Circle. Established in 2015, the Naismith Coaches Circle program was created to pay tribute to basketball’s first coach, Dr. James Naismith, and to uphold the core values he instilled in his players: teamwork, determination, self-respect, leadership, initiative, and perseverance.
SuperFan Presentation at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (Springfield, Mass.)
1:00-2:00 PM
Alan Horwitz, the Sixth Man for the Philadelphia 76ers, will be honored in the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. This special space is dedicated to celebrating the most iconic and passionate fans of the game.
Enshrinement Ceremony Reception at the Marriott Springfield Downtown (Springfield, Mass.)
3:00–4:45 PM
Toast the incoming Hall of Fame Class of 2024 at the Marriott’s rooftop prior to the sport’s ultimate recognition. The party is limited to select ticket holders for the Enshrinement Ceremony.
Enshrinement Ceremony Red Carpet Show at Symphony Hall (Springfield, Mass.)
5:00–6:00 PM
The Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers, as well as many of the sport’s icons, walk the red carpet in a live television broadcast by NBA TV outside Symphony Hall and down East Columbus Avenue.
Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall
6:00–9:00 PM
One of the most elite events on the basketball calendar, the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be formally enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in a nationally televised ceremony on NBA TV. The stars of basketball will gather to celebrate the newest group of the sport’s iconic figures.
Additional events related to the Class of 2024 Enshrinement will be announced by September 1, with the list of Class of 2024 Presenters to be released during the week of September 9.
NBA TV will have live and exclusive coverage of Enshrinement 2024 and more details will be available at a later date. Tickets for all Enshrinement-related events remain on sale. For more information and the latest updates, visit hoophall.com/events/enshrinement-2024/ or follow @hoophall on X and Instagram.
The Class of 2024:
North American Committee (in alphabetical order): Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter, Michael Cooper, Walter Davis, Bo Ryan, Charles Smith
Women's Committee: Seimone Augustus
Men’s Veteran Committee: Dick Barnett
Women's Veteran Committee: Harley Redin
International Committee: Michele Timms
Contributors Committee: Doug Collins, Herb Simon, Jerry West
Curt Gowdy Award Winners (in alphabetical order):
Debbie Antonelli – Electronic Media Award Winner
J.A. Adande – Print Media Award Winner
“NBA Inside Stuff” – Transformative Media Award Winner
SLAM Magazine/Dennis Page – Transformative Media Award Winner
John Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:
JoAn Scott
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 450 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 #24HoopClass, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.