NOMINEES/
候補者について
In order to be inducted into the Japan Basketball Hall of Fame, nominees must be eligible based on the criteria below:
REFEREE
Referees must be five (5) years removed from complete retirement, and/or at least have been active for 25 years. Meaning, a referee will become eligible for induction on their 6th year after retirement or on their 26th year as an active referee. If the referee dies, the duration rule is waived.
PLAYER
A player must be completely retired for five (5) years. Meaning, a player will become eligible for induction on their 6th year after retirement. If a player unretires for even a short period of time, that player's status must be re-evaluated based on the individual's merits. If the player dies, the duration rule is waived.
COACH
最近のニュース
Coaches must be five (5) years removed from complete retirement, and/or at least have been active for 25 years. Meaning, a coach will become eligible for induction on their 6th year after retirement or on their 26th year as an active coach. If the coach dies, the duration rule is waived.
CONTRIBUTOR
To whom contributed to the game
A person that has contributed greatly to the growth of Japan Basketball (aside from referees, players, and coaches) may gain eligibility to enter the Hall of Fame at any time.