Former Lady Vol named to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025
KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2025, and a former Lady Vol basketball star is among the inductees.
Chamique Holdsclaw, a legendary forward who played for the Lady Vols from 1995 to 1999, has been named to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025. Holdsclaw is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Lady Vols history, leading the team to three NCAA championships and earning numerous individual accolades during her time in Knoxville.
Holdsclaw’s induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is a testament to her outstanding achievements on the court, as well as her enduring impact on the sport of women’s basketball. During her time at Tennessee, Holdsclaw was a dominant force, earning numerous All-American honors and setting multiple school records for scoring and rebounding.
“I’m truly humbled and honored to be included in the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025,” said Holdsclaw. “To be recognized alongside so many other outstanding athletes and contributors to Tennessee sports is a tremendous privilege.”
Holdsclaw’s achievements on the court are well-documented. She led the Lady Vols to three NCAA championships, in 1996, 1997, and 1998, and was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 1997 and 1998. She also earned multiple All-American honors, including being named the USBWA National Player of the Year in 1998.
But Holdsclaw’s impact on the sport of women’s basketball extends far beyond her on-court achievements. She was a trailblazer for women’s basketball, helping to popularize the sport and pave the way for future generations of female players.
“Chamique Holdsclaw is an iconic figure in women’s basketball, and her induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding achievements,” said Lady Vols head coach Kellie Harper. “She is an inspiration to countless young players, and her legacy continues to be felt throughout the sport.”
Holdsclaw’s induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame is also a testament to the enduring legacy of the Lady Vols program, which has produced numerous outstanding players and coaches over the years.
“The Lady Vols program has a rich history of producing talented players and coaches, and Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most iconic figures in that history,” said Tennessee athletic director Danny White. “We’re thrilled to see her recognized for her outstanding achievements, and we’re proud to call her a Lady Vol.”
Holdsclaw will be formally inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Nashville on June 15, 2025. She will be joined by a class of other outstanding athletes and contributors to Tennessee sports, including former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and former Lady Vols track and field coach J.J. Clark.
The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1966 to recognize and honor outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in the state of Tennessee. The hall of fame has inducted over 400 members since its inception, including some of the greatest names in Tennessee sports history.
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