Knoxville, TN - The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that Cheryl Reeve ('88) has been named to the Class of 2026, honoring her extraordinary contributions to both La Salle University and the WNBA.
Reeve was named head coach of the Minnesota Lynx in 2010 after more than two decades as an assistant coach, including three seasons on staff at her alma mater. Over 16 seasons as a head coach, she has become one of the WNBA's most accomplished leaders, earning Coach of the Year honors four times (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024) and Executive of the Year recognition twice (2019, 2024). Under her direction, the Lynx captured four WNBA Championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017), adding to the two titles (2006, 2008) she won as an assistant with the Detroit Shock.
At La Salle, Reeve was a four-year starter who helped the Explorers to 89 victories during her collegiate career. She made an immediate impact as a MAAC All-Freshman Team selection, set a new single-season assists record as a sophomore, and helped lead La Salle to its second NCAA Tournament appearance. As a senior captain, the New Jersey native guided the Explorers to a 25–5 record, a national ranking, and another NCAA berth, earning First Team All-MAAC and Second Team All-Big 5 honors. A Rhodes Scholar nominee, Reeve exemplified leadership and excellence both on and off the court. She was inducted into La Salle's Hall of Athletes in 2017.
Since graduating, Reeve has continued to shape the game at every level, leaving an indelible mark on both professional and international basketball. In addition to her WNBA accomplishments, she has been a key figure with USA Basketball, serving as an assistant coach for the gold medal–winning U.S. Women's National Team at the 2016 Rio Olympics and later taking over as head coach in 2021. Under her leadership, Team USA continued its dominant run, capturing gold at the 2022 FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics.
Her induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame cements her legacy as one of the sport's most respected and accomplished figures—a standout player, visionary coach, and tireless ambassador for the growth of women's basketball.