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Last updated on Tuesday, April 7, 2015
(Indianapolis, IN) - The Basketball Hall of Fame announced 11 new members will be enshrined in the class of 2015.
Indy's own Louie Dampier is one of the honorees. Joining him will be Kentucky's John Calipari, eight time NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo, 39 year NBA referee Dick Bavetta, 3 time WNBA MVP Lisa Leslie and Spencer Haywood, among others.
"We are honored to recognize the highly distinguished Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2015," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. "They have contributed a great deal to the game we all love, as players, coaches, teachers, mentors and more. They have dedicated themselves to their craft and serve as an inspiration to many. We look forward to honoring each of these inductees during the Enshrinement festivities in September."
To be elected, finalists must receive 18 of 24 votes from the Honors Committee for election into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The addition of the direct elect committees were incorporated into the election process to maintain a strong focus on keeping history on the forefront of the voting procedures and to preserve a balance between two eras of basketball.
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