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The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF), the sole institution dedicated to women’s basketball, has officially announced its Class of 2026. This organization honors both national and international contributors to the women’s game.
“We are honored to pay tribute to eight distinguished legends of this exceptional sport,” said WBHOF President Dana Hart. “They exemplify the highest standards in women’s basketball and have made substantial contributions to the sport, along with shaping the game’s historical trajectory.”
The class includes four players: Delaware and Chicago Sky legend, <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Elena%20Delle%20Donne%20Bio.pdf">Elena Delle Donne</a>; University of Tennessee and WNBA great, <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Candace%20Parker%20Bio.pdf">Candace Parker</a>; international players, <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Isabelle%20Fijalkowski%20Bio.pdf">Isabelle Fijalkowski</a> and <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Amaya%20Valdemoro%20Bio.pdf">Amaya Valdemoro</a>. 
Longtime WNBA and Team USA coach, <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Cheryl%20Reeve%20Bio.pdf">Cheryl Reeve</a>; 36-year Kirkwood Community College head coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer, <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Kim%20Muhl%20Bio.pdf">Kim Muhl</a>.
The class is completed with <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Doris%20Burke%20Bio%20Updated.pdf">Doris Burke</a>, a contributor for her work at ESPN as an analyst for women’s basketball and a multi-year First-team All-ACC recipient, and <a href="Class%20of%202026%20Bios/Barbara%20Kennedy-Dixon%20Bio.pdf">Barbara Kennedy-Dixon</a>, a posthumous Veteran honoree. 
The Tennessee Theatre will host the induction ceremony on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Each Inductee is awarded the Berenson Trophy, sponsored by Smith College, and named in honor of notable Smith College coach Senda Berenson, who is recognized as the “Mother of Women’s Basketball.”  Each Inductee will also be presented with a WBHOF Ring, presented by Baron Championship Rings.
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor the sport’s history, celebrate current achievements, and promote future advancements in the game of women’s basketball.

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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Announces the 2026 Inductees

Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (25.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG and 4.0 APG)

1997

Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (26.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 2.7 APG)

1998

Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (21.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 4.3 APG)

1999

Cynthia Cooper, Houston Comets (22.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 3.5 APG)

2000

Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (22.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 3.5 APG)

2001

Lisa Leslie, Los Angeles Sparks (16.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG and 2.0 APG)

2002

Ruth Riley, Detroit Shock (14.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG and 3.3 BPG)

2003

Betty Lennox, Seattle Storm (22.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 2.0 APG)

2004

Yolanda Griffith, Sacramento Monarchs (18.5 PPG, 9.8 RPG and 1.3 APG)

2005

Deanna Nolan, Detroit Shock (17.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG and 2.8 APG)

2006

Cappie Pondexter, Phoenix Mercury (22.0 PPG, 3.2 RPG and 5.6 APG)

2007

Katie Smith, Detroit Shock (21.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 3.3 APG)

2008

Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury (20.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG and 2.8 APG)

2009

Lauren Jackson, Seattle Storm (22.3 PPG, 8.0 RPG and 2.0 SPG)

2010

Seimone Augustus, Minnesota Lynx (24.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG and 4.7 APG)

2011

Tamika Catchings, Indiana Fever (22.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 3.5 APG)

2012

Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx (20.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 2.3 APG)

2013

Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury (20.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG and 6.3 APG)

2014

Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx (15.6 PPG, 9.4 RPG and 1.2 APG)

2015

Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks (17.2 PPG, 7.2 RPG and 2.2 APG)

2016

Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx (17.8 PPG, 15.0 RPG and 2.4 BPG)

2017

Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm (25.7 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 3.7 APG)

2018

Emma Meesseman, Washington Mystics (17.8 PPG, 4.6 RPG and 1.8 APG)

2019

Breanna Stewart, Seattle Storm (28.3 PPG, 7.7 RPG and 2.3 APG)

2020

Kahleah Copper, Chicago Sky (17.0 PPG, 5.5 RPG and 1.3 APG)

2021

Chelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces (18.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG and 6.0 APG)

2022

A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces (21.3 PPG, 12.5 RPG and 1.5 APG)

2023

Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty (17.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG and 2.2 APG)

2024

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