Marian E. Washington to be Inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026
Marian E. Washington, a pioneering coach whose Olympic contributions and record‑setting tenure at the University of Kansas defined a generation of women’s basketball, will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. The honor recognizes her role as the first African American woman on an Olympic coaching staff and her lasting influence on the sport.
Aug 12, 2026