Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne Headline 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class

The 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class, announced for induction in Knoxville, Tennessee, is headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and coach Cheryl Reeve. Parker, a University of Tennessee standout, won three WNBA championships with three different teams and two Olympic gold medals, marking a distinguished career before retiring prior to the 2024 season. Delle Donne, recently named the national team director for USA Basketball's 3-on-3 team, retired from the WNBA in April after earning two MVP awards and helping the Washington Mystics win a league championship. Reeve has coached the Minnesota Lynx to four WNBA titles, earned four Coach of the Year awards, and led the U.S. women's team to Olympic gold in 2024. The class also includes international stars Isabelle Fijalkowski and Amaya Valdemoro, coach Kim Muhl, the late Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, and ESPN announcer Doris Burke, who has been a pioneering basketball voice for three decades. Hall of Fame President Dana Hart praised these inductees for their significant contributions and impact on women's basketball history.