CLEVELAND — Former UTEP star Tim Hardaway was among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hardaway is one of 11 finalists that also includes former San Antonio Spurs star Manu GInobili, along with former All-Star players Michael Cooper and Marques Johnson will also be voted on for possible induction along with NBA coach George Karl and WNBA stars Swin Cash and Lindsay Whalen.
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins also is up for induction along with Old Dominion and WNBA coach Marianne Staley, longtime NBA referee Hugh Evans and Texas high school coach Leta Andrews.