Basketball Hall Of Fame Postpones Induction Ceremonies Due To Olympics

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Vince Carter, Dick Barnett, Chauncey Billups and the other members of the Class of 2024 of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will have to wait just a bit longer before they are immortalized in the game's shrine.

The 13 inductees had been scheduled to be feted during Enshrinement Weekend ceremonies Aug. 16-17. However, numerous requests to change the dates, particularly in light of the Summer Olympic Games concluding earlier that week in Paris, France, have prompted Hall officials to accommodate those requests. Festivities will now take place Oct. 12-13.

Hall of Fame president/CEO John Doleva said in a written statement, "The Hall of Fame appreciates the input from friends across the basketball community and the recommendations of our production partners regarding a schedule adjustment for our enshrinement ceremonies. We understand the importance of the burgeoning Olympic basketball events to our broader constituencies and regret any inconvenience caused by the change. This one-time move to October assures that we are best positioned to once again create a great experience for our guests and deliver viewers a first-class presentation to celebrate our esteemed class."

The updated schedule of events for Enshrinement Weekend is:

Saturday, Oct. 12, at Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Conn.)

• Enshrinement 2024 Autograph Session
• Enshrinement 2024 Press Conference
• Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala

Sunday, October 13, in Springfield, Mass.

• Enshrinement Ceremony VIP Reception at Springfield Marriott
• Enshrinement Ceremony Red Carpet Show at Symphony Hall
• Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall

Anyone with tickets who will be unable to attend the rescheduled events is entitled to a refund. Those requiring refunds should contact the Hall of Fame at 1-877-4HOOPLA or cjohnson@hoophall.com.