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Michelle Edwards court dedicated in Boston honoring Iowa basketball legend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Michelle Edwards court dedicated in Boston honoring Iowa basketball legend
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The basketball court at Titus Sparrow Park in Boston has been named after Michelle Edwards, a former Iowa women's basketball standout. The dedication honors Edwards' significant contributions to the sport, stretching from her high school career, where she was a scoring pioneer, to her impactful time at Iowa University, where she led the team to multiple championships. Edwards, who also played professionally, has left a lasting legacy in women's basketball, being inducted into the Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition to her accolades, Edwards currently serves as an assistant coach with the Rutgers women's basketball team.

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  • •Court dedicated on July 8, 2026, in Boston.
  • •Michelle Edwards was a star player for Iowa from 1984-88.
  • •She led Iowa to consecutive Big Ten championships and NCAA Tournament success.
  • •Edwards averaged 1,821 points, ranking her among the top in program history.
  • •She currently coaches women's basketball at Rutgers.
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  • 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa women's basketball legend honored with court naming in Boston
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As a tribute to her extraordinary legacy, a a Boston-area court has been dedicated to former Iowa women's basketball legend, Michelle Edwards.

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