Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2004
The 6-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2004 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Clyde Drexler and Maurice Stokes.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Clyde Drexler | Player | North American | G |
| Maurice Stokes | Player | North American | F-C |
| Bill Sharman (Coach) | Coach | North American | |
| Jerry Colangelo | Contributor | North American | |
| Lynette Woodard | Player | Women's | |
| Drazen Dalipagic | Player | International |
| ⇦ 2003 | 2005 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2004
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Bobby Jones | Player | NA | 2019 |
| Gus Johnson | Player | NA | 2010 |
| Bernard King | Player | NA | 2013 |
| Chet Walker | Player | NA | 2012 |
| Jim Calhoun | Coach | NA | 2005 |
| Gene Keady | Coach | NA | 2023 |
| Dick Vitale | Contributor | NA | 2008 |
| Harley Redin | Coach | Women's | 2024 |
| Hortencia Marcari | Player | International | 2005 |
| Johnny Kerr | Contributor | Veterans | Not Yet |
| ⇦ 2003 | 2005 ⇨ |
