Mark Few named finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Spokane, WASH. — For the second straight year, Gonzaga Men’s Basketball coach Mark Few is a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Other finalists include: Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, A’mare Stoudemire, and Kelvin Sampson.

The new class will be announced on Saturday, April 4th, on ESPN2 at 9 a.m. PST during Final Four Weekend.

In a release, the Hall of Fame wrote about Few:

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.

“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.”