Ann Meyers
Inducted:
1993
Player Stats
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
134 lb (61 kg)
Born
March 26, 1955
San Diego, California, U.S.
Position
Shooting guard
College
UCLA (1974–1978)
Ann Meyers is a true pioneer whose career broke barriers and redefined what was possible for women in professional sports. A standout at UCLA, she became the first woman to receive a full four-year athletic scholarship, leading her team to a national championship. Meyers made history in 1979 when she signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first woman to sign a free-agent deal with an NBA team.
While she did not make the final roster after training camp, her participation in the tryouts was a landmark moment for gender equality in basketball. She later became the top pick in the Women’s Professional Basketball League, earning MVP honors and showcasing her elite scoring and playmaking. For her trailblazing achievements and immense skill, she was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Meyers's Awards and Records
- Olympic Silver Medalist (1976)
- WBL Most Valuable Player (1980)
- 4× Kodak All-American (1975–1978)
- Broderick Cup Winner (1978)
- First woman to sign an NBA contract (1979)
- FIBA World Championship Gold Medalist (1979)
WNBA Teams
New Jersey Gems (1979–1981)
BAA Draft
1978: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Houston Angels
Number Worn
15
WNBA Stats
Seasons (UCLA):
4 (1975-1977)
Game Played:
97
Points (UCLA):
1,685
Points Per Game (UCLA):
17.4
Total Rebounds (UCLA):
819
Total Assists (UCLA):
544
Total Steals (UCLA):
403
Field Goal(%):
50.0
Free Throw(%):
78.5