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Marian Washington inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Marian Washington inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Summary

Marian Washington, former head coach of the Kansas women's basketball team, will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Washington, who led the Jayhawks for 31 seasons from 1973 to 2004, is recognized for her pivotal role as an assistant coach for the 1996 USA Basketball Women’s National Team that won gold at the Atlanta Olympics. This honor marks a significant recognition of her contributions to both Kansas basketball and the advancement of women in the sport. Washington has already been acknowledged as a trail blazer in various capacities within sports.

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•Washington led Kansas women's basketball for 31 seasons.
•She coached the 1996 USA Olympic team to a gold medal.
•This year marks her induction into the Hall of Fame.
•Washington is the 21st KU basketball figure to receive this honor.
•Her leadership helped elevate women's basketball nationally.

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Former KU women’s basketball coach Marian Washington will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Here’s how she earned it.
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