Chamique Holdsclaw inducted into Hall of Fame, highlights mental health advocacy

Chamique Holdsclaw was officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 14, 2026. A former WNBA star, Holdsclaw became renowned for her incredible career achievements, including three national championships at Tennessee and multiple league honors such as Rookie of the Year in 1999 and WNBA Scoring Champion in 2002. Despite facing significant mental health challenges that impacted her career, Holdsclaw has since emerged as a prominent advocate for mental health awareness, using her platform to address stigma in sports. During her induction speech, she encouraged others to share their struggles and highlighted the importance of mental health.

• 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Through expectations, adversity and advocacy, Chamique Holdsclaw’s Hall-of-Fame impact exceeds the boundaries of the basketball court