A Legendary Induction
Candace Parker, a cornerstone of University of Tennessee women's basketball, is set to be enshrined in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame this Saturday.
The induction ceremony, scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, will place Parker alongside three other legendary players, two veteran coaches, an ESPN color analyst and a posthumous veteran honoree.
Parker's collegiate tenure from 2004 to 2008 saw her lead the Lady Volunteers to back‑to‑back NCAA championships in 2007 and 2008, a period in which she averaged 19.4 points and 8.8 rebounds while amassing 2,137 points, the third‑most in school history.
Her professional journey includes WNBA titles with the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces, seven All‑Star selections and a collection of league awards that include two MVP trophies and a Defensive Player of the Year honor.
Beyond playing, Parker now serves as a broadcaster for TNT and Amazon Prime, and she holds the position of president of adidas women's basketball, a role that underscores her ongoing influence on the sport.
The ceremony will also recognize the broader legacy of the inductees, highlighting how their contributions have paved the way for future generations of female athletes.