Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2006
The 6-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2006 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Charles Barkley and Dominique Wilkins.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Charles Barkley | Player | North American | F |
| Dominique Wilkins | Player | North American | F-G |
| Joe Dumars | Player | North American | G |
| Dave Gavitt | Contributor | North American | |
| Geno Auriemma | Coach | Women's | |
| Sandro Gamba | Coach | International |
| ⇦ 2005 | 2007 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2006
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Adrian Dantley | Player | NA | 2008 |
| Ralph Sampson | Player | NA | 2012 |
| Chet Walker | Player | NA | 2012 |
| Gene Keady | Coach | NA | 2023 |
| Don Nelson | Coach | NA | 2012 |
| Dick Vitale | Contributor | NA | 2008 |
| Van Chancellor | Coach | Women's | 2007 |
| Pedro Ferrandiz | Coach | International | 2007 |
| John Isaacs | Player | Veterans | 2015 |
| Ben Kerner | Contributor | Veterans | Not Yet |
| ⇦ 2005 | 2007 ⇨ |