Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw enter Naismith Hall of Fame
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class on August 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Parker, entering her first year of eligibility, retired in 2024, while Holdsclaw is still Tennessee's all-time leading scorer and rebounder. The class also includes other notable Lady Vols, such as Nikki McCray-Penson and Carla McGhee, from the 1996 U.S. national team. Both players achieved historic moments in their careers that solidified their legacies.
- •Parker was the first player to win WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season.
- •Holdsclaw is the only player to score over 3,000 points at Tennessee.
- •Holdsclaw recorded multiple 20-point, 20-rebound double-doubles in her career.
- •Both players had significant roles in their team's successes during their careers.
- •The enshrinement ceremony will take place at Symphony Hall in Springfield.
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Moments that made Lady Vols' Chamique Holdsclaw, Candace Parker Naismith Hall of Famers
"Here are six moments that cemented Lady Vols legends Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker's status in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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