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Parker and Delle Donne Inducted into Hall of Fame 2026

4/6/2026

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Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with the announcement coming at the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
Parker is a three-time WNBA champion and Finals MVP.
Delle Donne is a two-time MVP who led the Mystics to their 2019 title.
The enshrinement highlights the WNBA's LGBTQ+ representation.
Ceremony will be August 15, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with the announcement coming at the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis.
Parker is a three-time WNBA champion and Finals MVP.
Delle Donne is a two-time MVP who led the Mystics to their 2019 title.
The enshrinement highlights the WNBA's LGBTQ+ representation.
Ceremony will be August 15, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts.