Cheryl Miller
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Born
January 3, 1964
Riverside, California, U.S.
Position
Small forward
College
USC (1982–1986)
Cheryl Miller is widely regarded as one of the greatest—if not the greatest—players to ever grace the hardwood. A generational talent who combined size, speed, and an untouchable competitive fire, she didn't just play basketball; she elevated its status in American culture. At USC, Miller was a force of nature, leading the Trojans to back-to-back NCAA Championships (1983, 1984). In 1986, Sports Illustrated famously named her the best player in college basketball, male or female.
Though her playing career was tragically cut short by knee injuries before the WNBA existed, Miller’s impact on the NBA is profound. She transitioned into a legendary broadcasting career, becoming the first female analyst to call a nationally televised NBA game in 1996. She also proved her tactical mind as a head coach and GM in the WNBA. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1995.
Miller's Awards and Honors
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (Inaugural Class, 1999)
- 2× NCAA champion (1983, 1984)
- 3× Naismith College Player of the Year
- 2× NCAA Tournament MVP (1983, 1984)
- 2× USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (1984, 1986)
- 2× WBCA Player of the Year (1985, 1986)
- 4× Kodak All-American (1983–1986)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (1984)
- 31 Retired by USC
NCAA Teams
USC (1982–1986)
National Team
United States
Number Worn
31
NCAA Stats
Season:
4 (1982-1986)
Games Played:
128
Points:
3,018
Rebounds (USC):
1,534 (12.0 rpg)
Field Goal %:
56.5%
Free Throw %:
73.5%
Point Per Game:
23.6
NCAA Championships:
2 (1983, 1984)
Olympic Gold Medals:
1 (1984)
Naismith Player of the Year:
3 (1984, 1985, 1986)
Single-Game High (HS):
105 Points (Jan 26, 1982)