Hammon, Stills, Smith and Thompson: A look at the newest Hoop Hall nominees

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: A general view of Symphony Hall during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 8, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: A general view of Symphony Hall during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 8, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Earlier this month, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a list of eligible 2018 Hall of Fame nominees. There are a number of big names on the women’s committee list, including a quartet of first-time nominees. Here is a breakdown of the first-time candidates, and a few other to watch!

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 9: Becky Hammon, Katie Smith, Tina Thompson and Teresa Weatherspoon among the honorees of the WNBA top 20@20 ceremony presented by Verizon celebrating  Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 9: Becky Hammon, Katie Smith, Tina Thompson and Teresa Weatherspoon among the honorees of the WNBA top 20@20 ceremony presented by Verizon celebrating  Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)