
Candace Parker to be Inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Legendary Tennessee star Candace Parker will be honored this weekend as part of a distinguished class, joining a roster of trailblazers whose impact stretches far beyond the court.
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Legendary Tennessee star Candace Parker will be honored this weekend as part of a distinguished class, joining a roster of trailblazers whose impact stretches far beyond the court.

Diamond Johnson’s 17.5 points per game average highlights the Upshot League’s first season, a competitive four‑team circuit founded by Donna Orender and Andy Kaufmann that streams every game and aims to grow into a national platform for women’s basketball talent.

The Indiana Fever will present Val Ackerman with the Lin Dunn Inspiring Women Award, celebrating her pivotal role in launching the WNBA and her lasting impact on women’s basketball during the league’s 30th anniversary season.

The Los Angeles Sparks sit at .500 with a 6‑6 record, but inconsistent quarter play and turnover trends pose challenges as the team looks to translate star power into sustained success.

Five former Illini standouts — Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic, Jenna Smith, Tauja Catchings and Ashley Berggren — are redefining the path from playing to coaching, joining a growing list of alumni who already serve in Division I roles.