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Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
Key takeaway She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.
Why this matters in Tomball News
Cheryl Reeve's induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is a significant achievement for the WNBA, and her connection to the Houston area is notable given that she will be joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor in the Hall of Fame. As the second WNBA coach to receive this honor, Reeve's accomplishment reflects the growth and recognition of women's basketball in the region. The fact that she will be inducted alongside WNBA greats Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, who will also be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, highlights the strong legacy of women's basketball in the United States. With Reeve's team, the Minnesota Lynx, set to play the Dallas Wings on Sunday, local fans may be interested in watching her potentially tie Mike Thibault's record for most all-time WNBA wins, bringing a tangible connection to the achievement back to the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
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