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Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
Key takeaway She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
Cheryl Reeve's induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is a notable achievement for the WNBA, and her brief absence from the league will be felt by her team. As the Minnesota Lynx prepare to face the Dallas Wings, Reeve's pursuit of the most all-time wins in WNBA history will be put on hold, but only temporarily. Her legacy extends beyond her on-court accomplishments, as she has paved the way for future generations of women's basketball coaches. The fact that she is only the second WNBA coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame highlights the lack of representation for women coaches in the sport. Reeve's induction, alongside WNBA greats Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, serves as a testament to the growing recognition of women's basketball and its talented athletes and coaches. As the Alamo Heights community celebrates Reeve's achievement, it also acknowledges the progress made in promoting women's sports and the work still to be done to support female coaches and athletes.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
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