The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame will honor one of its most accomplished groups yet, headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, and Cheryl Reeve — three figures whose impact on the game has transcended generations.

The 2026 class, announced Thursday, includes eight inductees who have left indelible marks on the sport: Parker, Delle Donne, Reeve, international standouts Isabelle Fijalkowski and Amaya Valdemoro, longtime Kirkwood Community College coach Kim Muhl, Clemson great Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, and ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke. The ceremony will take place June 27 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Hall of Fame president Dana Hart praised the class as a reflection of basketball excellence and perseverance across every level of the game.

“We are honored to pay tribute to eight distinguished legends of this exceptional sport,” Hart said. “They exemplify the highest standards in women’s basketball and have made substantial contributions to the sport, along with shaping the game’s historical trajectory.”

Parker headlines the group as one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history. A two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion, she uniquely captured titles with three franchises — Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas — while also claiming two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Her blend of dominance and versatility helped redefine the modern forward position.

Delle Donne, one of the most gifted scorers of her era, joins the Hall less than a year after announcing her retirement. She earned two WNBA MVP awards, made seven All-Star teams in 11 seasons, and led the Washington Mystics to their first championship in 2019. In April, she was appointed national team director for USA Basketball’s 3-on-3 program, continuing her leadership role in the sport she helped elevate.

Reeve, the longtime Minnesota Lynx coach, enters the Hall as one of the winningest and most influential figures in WNBA history. Over 16 seasons, she guided the Lynx to four championships and earned four WNBA Coach of the Year honors, as well as two Executive of the Year awards. Reeve also coached the U.S. women’s national team to Olympic gold in Paris in 2024, adding another layer to her remarkable résumé.

Burke, a broadcasting pioneer, will be enshrined for her trailblazing media career that has spanned more than three decades. Since joining ESPN in 1991, she has become one of basketball’s most respected voices — breaking barriers as the first woman to call NBA games full-time and joining the network’s lead broadcast team in 2023. Her influence has extended well beyond commentary, inspiring a generation of women to pursue careers in sports media.

The Hall’s 2026 class also celebrates international success. Valdemoro, one of Spain’s greatest players, won three WNBA championships with the Houston Comets from 1998 to 2000 and captured eight Spanish League titles. She represented Spain in two Olympic Games, solidifying her status as a cornerstone of the country’s basketball legacy.

Fijalkowski, a dominant force in France, claimed five French League titles and spent two seasons with the Cleveland Rockers in the WNBA. Her skill and size helped pave the way for the next generation of European players to reach the professional level.

Muhl, who has amassed more than 1,000 wins at Kirkwood Community College, has built a dynasty in junior college basketball, capturing nine national championships across nearly four decades. His sustained excellence has made Kirkwood one of the most respected programs in the nation.

Rounding out the class is Kennedy-Dixon, who made history at Clemson as the first Division I women’s basketball scoring leader in 1982 — the inaugural year of NCAA women’s competition. Her achievements came at a pivotal time in the sport’s