Barbara Kennedy-Dixon to be inducted into Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Barbara Kennedy-Dixon will be posthumously inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on June 27 at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville. Kennedy-Dixon, who passed away in 2018, made history at Clemson by averaging 24.5 points per game and scoring 3,113 career points. She previously held numerous ACC records and was a two-time All-American, helping elevate women's basketball during her career. Her husband, Marvin Dixon, highlighted her enduring legacy and noted family will attend the ceremony, celebrating her achievements and impact within the sport.
- •Kennedy-Dixon averaged 24.5 points per game at Clemson.
- •She scored 3,113 career points, holding multiple ACC records.
- •Her induction ceremony is on June 27, 2026.
- •Marvin Dixon expressed joy over her recognition after years of advocacy.
- •Kennedy-Dixon contributed 31 years to Clemson's athletic department.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Barbara Kennedy-Dixon was a legend at Clemson, now Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
"Clemson legend Barbara Kennedy-Dixon's husband Marvin Dixon reflects on a life bigger than basketball before she enters the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
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