Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2000
The 6-member Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2000 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Isiah Thomas and Bob McAdoo.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Committee | Position |
| Isiah Thomas | Player | North American | G |
| Bob McAdoo | Player | North American | C-F |
| Morgan Wooten | Coach | North American | |
| Charles Newton | Contributor | North American | |
| Danny Biasone | Contributor | North American | |
| Pat Summit | Coach | Women's |
| ⇦ 1999 | 2001 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2000
| Finalist | Category | Committee | Eventually Inducted |
| Bobby Jones | Player | NA | 2019 |
| Sidney Moncrief | Player | NA | 2019 |
| James Worthy | Player | NA | 2003 |
| Jim Phelan | Coach | NA | Not Yet |
| Lute Olson | Coach | NA | 2002 |
| Junius Kellogg | Contributor | NA | Not Yet |
| ⇦ 1999 | 2001 ⇨ |
