Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1990
The 4-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 1990 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Elvin Hayes and Dave Bing.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Elvin Hayes | Player | North American | F-C |
| Dave Bing | Player | North American | G |
| Earl Monroe | Player | North American | G |
| Neil Johnston | Player | Veterans | C |
| ⇦ 1989 | 1991 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1990
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Bob Lanier | Player | NA | 1992 |
| Tiny Archibald | Player | NA | 1991 |
| Calvin Murphy | Player | NA | 1993 |
| Walt Bellamy | Player | NA | 1993 |
| Larry Foust | Player | NA | Not Yet |
| Alfred McGuire | Coach | NA | 1992 |
| Jack Hartman | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Jack Ramsay | Coach | NA | 1992 |
| Will Robinson | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Curt Gowdy | Contributor | NA | Not Yet |
| Lawrence O’Brien | Contributor | NA | 1991 |
| Ann Meyers | Player | Womens | 1993 |
| Nera White | Player | Womens | 1992 |
| ⇦ 1989 | 1991 ⇨ |