Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Photo of The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is located in Tennessee
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Location of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Established1999 (1999)
Location700 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37915
Coordinates35°57′47″N 83°54′39″W / 35.96306°N 83.91083°W / 35.96306; -83.91083
TypeSport hall of fame
PresidentDana Hart
Websitewww.wbhof.com

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.[1] It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball. Knoxville is known for having a large women's basketball following as well as being the home of the University of Tennessee's Lady Vols basketball team previously coached by women's coach Pat Summitt, who was part of the first class inducted. With the 2017 Induction, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame celebrated its 19th anniversary and added six new members to its hall, honoring 157 inductees.

Inductees may be nominated in the following categories: Coach, Veteran Coach, Player, International Player, Veteran Player, Contributor, and Official.

  1. ^ Grasso, John (2010). Historical Dictionary of Basketball. Scarecrow Press. p. 453. ISBN 9780810875067.