Diana Taurasi leads 2027 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame revealed its 2027 class on November 5, headlined by Diana Taurasi, a former UConn star and WNBA icon. Taurasi, who retired in February 2025, is the WNBA's all-time leading scorer and a three-time champion with the Phoenix Mercury. The class includes notable figures such as coaches Sandy Brondello and Mike Thibault, referee Dee Kantner, and contributors Dr. Judith Holland and Molly Bolin Kazmer. The induction ceremony is set for June 26 at the Tennessee Theatre.
- •Taurasi scored 10,646 points in her WNBA career.
- •Brondello and Thibault are recognized for their coaching achievements.
- •Kantner has over 40 years of officiating experience.
- •The class will be inducted on June 26, 2027.
- •Kazmer was a pioneer in women's professional basketball.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2027 class highlighted by UConn, WNBA star Diana Taurasi
"The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2027 class on Nov. 5, highlighted by UConn and WNBA legend Diana Taurasi.
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