Billie Moore
Inducted:
1999
Stats
Born
May 5, 1943
Humansville, Missouri, U.S.
Died
December 14, 2022
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
Southern Illinois University
Billie Moore was a trailblazing coach whose influence helped shape women’s basketball at the highest levels. She made history as the first head coach of UCLA women’s basketball, building the program from the ground up and leading it to national prominence.
She holds the historic distinction of being the first head coach to lead two different schools to national championships—winning with Cal State Fullerton (1970) and UCLA (1978). Beyond her collegiate success, Moore was the architect of the first-ever U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team in 1976.
For her role as a pioneer and master teacher, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
Moore's Awards and Records
- Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (Charter Member, 1999)
- AIAW National Champion (1970, 1978)
- Naismith Women’s Outstanding Contribution Award (2002)
- WCAA Coach of the Year (1985)
- UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame (2000)
- First head coach in UCLA women’s basketball history
- Builder of a national championship program
NBA Team
Cal State Fullerton (1969–1977)
UCLA (1977–1993)
National Team
United States
NBA Stats
Seasons coached:
25
Head coaching record:
436–196 (.690)
National championships:
2 (1970, 1978)
Final Four Appearances:
5
UCLA Wins:
296 (All-time program record)
Conference Titles:
10