Holdsclaw, 1996 USA WBB team named to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
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Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 USA Basketball women's national team have been named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdsclaw was a six-time WNBA All-Star and a key player for the Washington Mystics, while the 1996 team won the Olympic Gold Medal and paved the way for future American success in women's basketball.
Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 USA Basketball women's national team are headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Holdsclaw was a six-time WNBA All-Star and the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft. The 1996 team was the first USA women's team to win the Olympic Gold Medal, starting a streak of eight straight titles. The team was coached by Tara VanDerveer and featured players like Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley. Holdsclaw was also a member of the 2000 USA Basketball women's national team that won the Gold Medal. The Washington Mystics will celebrate the induction of Holdsclaw and the 1996 team.
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