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Kahleah Copper inducted into Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:16 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kahleah Copper inducted into Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2026

Summary

Kahleah Copper will be inducted into the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame on October 2, 2026. Copper, now playing for the Phoenix Mercury, finished her Rutgers career with 1,872 points, ranking third in the program's all-time scoring list. She helped lead the Scarlet Knights to a WNIT championship and was a two-time All-Big Ten selection. Copper has established herself as a key player in the WNBA, winning a championship and the 2021 WNBA Finals MVP with the Chicago Sky before her 2024 move to the Mercury. Her induction ceremony coincides with a football game against Indiana on October 3.

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By the Numbers

•Induction ceremony set for October 2 at Jersey Mike's Arena.
•Copper ranks third in Rutgers all-time scoring with 1,872 points.
•She won a WNIT championship and was tournament MVP at Rutgers.
•Copper won the WNBA Finals MVP in 2021 with the Chicago Sky.
•She joined the Mercury in February 2024, averaging 21.1 points per game.

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5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Kahleah Copper’s next honor cements her place among Rutgers’ greats

What they're saying

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PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s basketball journey from Rutgers to the Phoenix Mercury is about to add another milestone. Copper will officially take her place in the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
— Yahoo Sports

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