PAu Gasol will officially become part of FIBA Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 17 In an exciting ceremony that will take place at the Barein National Theater, coinciding with the Congress of the middle of FIBA, and the historic Spanish player will lead a promotion that will premiere a new visual identity with renewed image.
Founded in 2007, FIBA Hall of Fame has been a fundamental pillar to recognize teams and people who have left an indelible mark on world basketballcelebrating their achievements and the influence of those who have marked the history of sport. From this edition, a new aesthetic and identity inspired by the parquet will be presented, a scenario where the biggest stories have been lived and where the legends were born.
The central design is made up of pieces of wood that represent the fundamental blocks of the history of basketball and the union of the entire community of this sport. In addition, to reflect the global dimension of basketball, the concept incorporates cultural elements of the host countries of the ceremony in the coming years.
A total of Seven players and a coach They have been recognized for their exceptional individual contributions to basketball in this innovative promotion of 2025:
Pau Gasol was a colossus on the court for Spain, inspiring unprecedented success with his dominant performances and leadership. Reached the status of Superstar in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2006 in Japanwhere MVP was appointed while led Spain towards its first major trophy. Five times Olympic, Gasol was flagged from Spain in London 2012 and led its selection to get three medals in the Olympic Games. These achievements are added to their Three titles in the Eurobasket Fiba and its two NBA championships with Los Angeles Lakers.
Pau Gasol makes a mate in the 2015 Eurobasket semifinal against France.
Dawn Staleya brilliant base during her days as a player in the American team, He conquered the titles of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 1998 (Germany) and 2002 (China). He participated in Three editions of the Olympic Games, achieving the gold medal in all of them (1996, 2000 and 2004), being the flag bearer of their country in Athens 2004. In total, Staley won 10 gold medals as a player before going to the benches, where she also left a mark. As a coach, she led the United States to gold at the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Mike Krzyzewski It was the strategist that took the United States back to the top after the painful defeat in the 2006 World Cup semifinals. He was in command of the team nicknamed “Redeem Team”, which conquered the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. Subsequently, he led the team, headed by Kevin Durant, towards the glory in the 2010 World Cup (Türkiye). “Coach K”, as is affectionately known, won another world title and two Olympic gold medals Before leaving the position of national coach in 2016 to focus exclusively on his successful university career, where he has won five NCAA championships.
Andrew Bogut He highlighted in the World Cup in 2003, where he led Australia towards his only gold medal in the competition. Recognized for his defensive skill and pass skills, he participated in two editions of the FIBA World Cup (2006 and 2019). In addition, it was Three times Olympic (2004, 2008 and 2016) and key piece in the NBA title achieved by the Golden State Warriors in 2015.
The second female player on the 2025 list is Penicheiro Ticha, from Portugal. This acclaimed base won A Women's Euroleague title in 2007, the Women's Eurocup in 2006 and a WNBA Championship in 2005in addition to seven national titles in seven different countries.
For its part, the Three times Olympic Leonor Borrell is considered the best Cuban player in history. He participated in four editions of the FIBA Women's World Cup, taking his country to bronze in 1990 and being the top scorer of the 1986 tournament, with an impressive average of 26.7 points per game.
Alphonse Bilé, De Costa de Marfil, He showed exceptional leadership to captain his nation for eight years and link his name to the two conquests of Afrobasket. Led the “elephants” to their First gold in 1981 and, a year later, towards his first participation in a FIBA World Cup. Ivory Costa won his second title of Afrobasket in 1985, with Bilé as a coach.
Ratko Radovanovic It was a young promise in a team of stars that reached the legendary status in European basketball. Yugoslavia conquered the title of the Eurobasket FIBA in 1977, the World Cup in 1978 and the Olympic gold in 1980. This talented pivot won a total of Nine medals with Yugoslavia and is part of the exclusive group of players who have achieved the Triple crown of a World Cup, an Olympic gold and a Eurobasket.
