Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1985
The 7-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1985 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Nate Thurmond and Al Cervi.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Nate Thurmond | Player | C-F | |
| Marv Harshman | Coach | ||
| Harold Anderson | Coach | ||
| Senda Berenson Abbott | Contributor | ||
| Al Cervi | Player | Veterans | G-F |
| Margaret Wade | Coach | Women's | |
| Bertha Teague | Contributor | Women's |
| ⇦ 1984 | 1986 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1985
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| ⇦ 1984 | 1986 ⇨ |