Lady Vol for Life to enter Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Holdsclaw played under the legendary Pat Summitt from 1995 to 1999, taking three NCAA National Championships.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Former Tennessee basketball star and Lady Vol for Life Chamique Holdsclaw will be entering the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
The university made the announcement Wednesday, outlining the Queens native’s career. Holdsclaw played under the legendary Pat Summitt from 1995 to 1999, taking three NCAA National Championships. Holdsclaw is also the leading scorer and rebounder in Tennessee basketball history.
“Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the greatest players to ever wear the Lady Vols uniform, and her impact on the game of basketball continues to be felt,” said Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. “She helped define an era of dominance for Tennessee women’s basketball, and we are honored to welcome her to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.”
Beyond Tennessee, Holdsclaw was also named WNBA Rookie of the Year after being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 draft by the Washington Mystics.
It takes more than an impressive career alone to get into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, however. Holdsclaw also has a history of advocating for mental health and the issue of mental health in sports.
Holdsclaw has been named to the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony is set for July 19 in Nashville.
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