Basketball Hall of Fame Announces Candidates for Class of 2016

SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the eligible candidates for the class of 2016, with Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, and Shaquille O’Neal among the headliners. A complete list can be found at www.hoophall.com.

The class of 2016, including those selected by the direct-elect committees, will be unveiled on Monday, April 4 at the Men’s NCAA Final Four in Houston. Enshrinement festivities will take place in Springfield on Sept. 8-10. Tickets for the various class of 2016 enshrinement events are on sale at www.hoophall.com.