McGrady, Self, Krause, Lobo headline Hall of Fame class

The Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Two-time NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady, Kansas coach Bill Self, former Chicago Bulls executive Jerry Krause and former UConn star Rebecca Lobo are part of this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame class.

The Hall of Fame announced the 11-person class Saturday.

McGrady — who went straight to the NBA from high school — was a seven-time All-Star who played 15 years in the league. He had his best years with the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets before injuries limited his effectiveness. He led the league in scoring while playing for the Magic in both the 2002-03 and ’03-04 seasons. At 37, McGrady is the youngest in this year’s class.

“I did get emotional. I did start crying, I’ll tell you that,” McGrady said. “I was trying to call my wife once I got off the phone, but my eyes were so watery and I was so nervous I was opening up every app on my phone but the right one to make a call.” File / The Associated Press

Tracy McGrady led the NBA in scoring while playing for the Magic in both the 2002-03 and ’03-04 seasons.

Self is one of six coaches to lead three different schools to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight and led the Jayhawks to a national championship in 2008.

“The thing that I think hit me the soonest was the journey,” Self said about receiving the Hall of Fame call. “And certainly how many people have played a significant role in helping me and putting me in a position. And the more I thought about that, the list just grows and grows and grows. And certainly very humbled by it.”