Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2011
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2011 during "WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun Game" Saturday at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. The six members of the Class of 2011 are:
- Val Ackerman (contributor, she was the first president of the WNBA)
- Ruthie Bolton (player)
- Vicky Bullett (player)
- Muffet McGraw (coach)
- Pearl Moore (player)
- Lometa Odom (player)
The Class of 2011 is 13th group of inductees. The number individuals who have been recognized as Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductees increases to 121.
Individuals must meet the following conditions in order to be considered for induction:
- Player: Must be retired from the highest level of play for at least five years.
- Coach: Must have coached the women’s game at least 20 years.
- Referee: Must have officiated the women’s game at least 10 years.
- Contributor: Must have significantly impacted the game of women’s basketball.
