Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1978
The 5-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1978 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Paul Arizin and Cliff Hagan.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Paul Arizin | Player | F-G | |
| Cliff Hagan | Player | F-G | |
| Jim Pollard | Player | F-C | |
| Joe Fulks | Player | F-C | |
| John Nucatola | Referee |
| ⇦ 1977 | 1979 ⇨ |
| ⇦ 1977 | 1979 ⇨ |