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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has moved it Enshrinement Ceremonies from August 16-17 to October 12-13.

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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has announced it will move its Enshrinement Ceremonies from August 16-17 to October 12-13 to accommodate requests of the vast global basketball community amid an extensive and expanding summer schedule, highlighted by the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The date change will continue to position the Hall of Fame event as a successful, well-produced standalone event not compromised by potential production conflicts.

“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,” said John L. Doleva, President & CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

“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.”

Enshrinement Weekend will begin at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, October 12, with the Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala. The Class of 2024 and returning Hall of Famers will then assemble in Springfield, Mass., for the annual events taking place at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Springfield’s Symphony Hall on Sunday, October 13.

The updated schedule of events for Enshrinement 2024:

Saturday, October 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

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