The College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the 12 players and two coaches who will make up the Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

Introduction

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022 was announced on Monday, with 12 former players and two coaches set to be enshrined. The 12-member class features some of the biggest names in the history of the sport, including former Duke star Jay Williams ex-UNC star Jerry Stackhouse and longtime Kentucky coach Rick Pitino. Here’s a look at the full class:

Players:
Jay Williams, Duke
Jerry Stackhouse North Carolina
Rick Pitino, Kentucky
Ray Allen Connecticut
Maurice Cheeks, West Texas State
Kevin Garnett, Texas
Spud Webb North Carolina State
Chris Mullin, St. John’s
Lou Henson, New Mexico State

Coaches:
John Chaney, Temple
Holger Osieck, Marquette

Eligibility

To be eligible, players must be fully retired from playing Professional Basketball for at least four years and have been an All-American in college. Coaches must have been retired from coaching for at least four years and must have coached for at least 25 years with a .600 or better winning percentage, or coached for at least 10 years with an .850 or better winning percentage.

The Class of 2022

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed eight new members to its ranks on Sunday, as the Class of 2022 was formally inducted. The class includes some of the biggest names in the sport’s history, from iconic coaches to legendary players.

Headlining the group is Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who becomes just the third active coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame Krzyzewski has won more games than any other Division I men’s basketball coach in history, and is one of just five coaches with at least 1,000 wins. He has also led Duke to five National Championships and 12 Final Fours during his 41-year tenure at the school.

Also among the inductees is former Kentucky Star Anthony Davis who is being honored for his stellar college career as well as his success in the NBA. Davis was a two-time National Player of the year during his time at Kentucky, leading the Wildcats to a National Championship in 2012. He has gone on to become one of the Top Players in the NBA, winning an MVP Award and two championships with the Golden State Warriors

The other members of the Class of 2022 are:
– Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim
– Penn State women’s Head Coach Rene Portland
– Virginia men’s Head coach Tony Bennett
– Wisconsin women’s head coach Jonathan Tsipis
– Player Chris Clemons (Campbell)
– Player Nancy Lieberman (Old Dominion)
– Player Charlie Scott (UNC)

The Selection Process

The college basketball Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the greatest players coaches and teams in the history of the sport. To be eligible for induction, a player must have played college basketball for at least two seasons and his class must have been out of school for more than four years. A coach becomes eligible three years after retirement from coaching or death. Teams are considered based on their significance to the sport.

Players and coaches are nominated each year by a nationwide committee of over 1,000 voters. This list is then narrowed down to just 20 finalists by a smaller sub-committee. From there, the finalists go before the Selection Committee, made up of College Basketball legends and media members, who will vote on which nominees will earn induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

The college basketball Hall of Fame

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and the Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award Committee have announced the 10-member Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Class of 2022. The class will be honored at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies in Springfield, Massachusetts, on September 10, 2022.

The class includes:

* Tammy Blackburn – University of South Carolina head women’s basketball coach
* John Calipari – University of Kentucky head men’s basketball coach
* Jerry Colangelo – Chairman of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Trustees and former USA Basketball chairman
* Anita DeFrantz – IOC member and former president of LA84 Foundation
* Herb Magee – Philadelphia University men’s basketball head coach
* Bill Self – University of Kansas head men’s basketball coach
* Rudy Tomjanovich – Former Houston Rockets head coach and two-Ime Nba champion
* Chris Wright – Dayton Flyers men’s basketball head coach

The Hall of Fame Class of 2022

ESPN announced the class of 2022 for the college basketball Hall of Fame on May 10, which features a star-studded list of 12 inductees.

This year’s class is headlined by Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski who becomes just the third men’s college basketball coach to be inducted in his first year of eligibility.

Also included in the class are former players Shane Battier, Jay Wright and Bob Hurley Sr., as well as legendary broadcaster Dick Vitale

The 12 inductees will be formally enshrined at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 18-19.

The full list of inductees for the Class of 2022:
– Jay Wright Villanova head coach
– Mike Krzyzewski Duke head coach
– Bob Hurley Sr., St. Anthony’s High School head coach
– Shane Battier, Duke player (1999-2001) and two-time NBA Champion with the Miami Heat (2012, 2013)
– Chris Mullin, St. John’s player (1981-1985) and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer (2011)
– Dick Vitale, ESPN broadcaster
– Lydia Rodenberg Ouren, Curtainer College women’s head coach (1965-1987) and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer (1998)
– Kimberleigh Walsh Gordon, Immaculata University women’s player (1972-1974) and three-time AIAW National Champion (1972-1974)
– Anita Lhoist, ASA College women’s head coach (1979-1991) and NJCAA national champion (1981)
– Will Robinson Jr., Kentucky State men’s player (1967-1971), two time NCAA Division II national champion (1968, 1969), and Olympic gold medalist (1972)
– Jerry Colangelo, Chicago Bulls general manager/chairman/CEO and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer (2004).

The Impact of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announced their class of 2022, which includes some of the biggest names in the sport. The class includes three-time NCAA champion Krzyzewski, who led Duke to five national titles; 12-time all-American and three-time Olympic gold medalist Edwards; eight-time all-American Maye; and former Kentucky coach Pitino. Also included are players such as Shaq, who was a two-time NCAA champion at LSU; Carmelo Anthony who won a national title at Syracuse; and Chris Paul who led Wake Forest to the 2004 ACC title. This class will have a significant impact on the Hall of Fame as it includes some of the most decorated coaches and players in college basketball history.

The Significance of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The class of 2022 for the college basketball Hall of Fame was just announced and it is a star-studded group. The eight members of the class include some of the biggest names in the history of the sport. This year’s class is significant for a number of reasons.

First, it includes four former players who were part of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team ” That team is widely considered to be the greatest basketball team ever assembled. It includes Hall of Famers Michael Jordan Larry Bird and Magic Johnson as well as Future Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen The four players being inducted from that team are Christian Laettner Karl Malone Clyde Drexler and Charles Barkley

Second, this year’s class includes three coaches who have won NCAA Championships Jim Calhoun won three championships at Connecticut, while Rick Pitino and Bill Self each won one championship at Kentucky and Kansas respectively.

Finally, this year’s class includes two players who were pioneers in women’s college basketball Nancy Lieberman was the first woman to play in a men’s professional Basketball League while Anne Donovan was the first woman to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

The college basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is a significant group for a number of reasons. They are some of the biggest names in the history of the sport, they represent multiple generations of basketball greatness, and they are pioneers in women’s College Basketball

The Legacy of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced that 12 individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Hall in 202. This class includes some of the most decorated names in Basketball History including Bill Russell Paul Westphal, Katie Smith, and the All-Decade team of the 1990s.

This class is sure to cement the legacy of basketball for years to come. Each individual and team has made an impact on the sport that will be felt for generations. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of basketball and ensuring that the legacy of those who have made a lasting impact on the game will never be forgotten.

The College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will take their rightful place among the greatest to ever play or coach the game. Their induction is a testament to their skill, dedication, and passion for basketball. They have left a lasting mark on the sport and their induction into the Hall of Fame is an honor well deserved.

Conclusion

The class of 2022 is one of the most talented and accomplished groups to be inducted into the college basketball Hall of Fame These athletes have left a lasting legacy on the sport and their accomplishments will continue to inspire future generations. We are proud to honor them and their contributions to college basketball