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Swin Cash
Inducted:
2022
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
162 lb (73 kg)
Born:
September 22, 1979
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position:
Forward
College:
UConn (1998–2002)
Swin Cash is one of the most accomplished and influential figures in women’s basketball. A standout forward, Cash won championships at every level—from college to the WNBA to the Olympics.
She starred at the University of Connecticut, leading the Huskies to two NCAA titles (2000, 2002). Drafted No. 2 overall in 2002, she became a cornerstone of the Detroit Shock’s rise, helping the team capture two WNBA titles (2003, 2006).
Known for her versatility, toughness, and leadership, she also won a third WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm in 2010. Cash was a four-time WNBA All-Star and won MVP of the 2009 All-Star Game.
She currently serves as Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022, Swin Cash is a true icon of the game—on and off the court.
Cash's Awards and Records
- 2× NCAA champion (2000, 2002)
- NCAA Tournament MOP (2002)
- All-American – Kodak, USBWA (2002)
- Second-team All-American – AP (2002)
- First-team All-Big East (2002)
- 32 retired by UConn Huskies
WNBA Records
- 3× WNBA champion (2003, 2006, 2010)
- 4× WNBA All-Star (2003, 2005, 2009, 2011)
- 2× WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2009, 2011)
- 2× All-WNBA Second Team (2003, 2004)
- WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
- WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
- 4× NBA Shooting Stars champion (2007, 2013–2015)
WNBA Teams
Detroit Shock 2002–2007
VBM-SGAU Samara 2003–2004
Seattle Storm 2008–2011
ZVVZ USK Prague 2008–2009
Chicago Sky 2012–2013
Atlanta Dream 2014
New York Liberty 2014–2016
NBA draft:
2002: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Detroit Shock
Numbers Worn:
32, 2, 8, 4
WNBA Stats
Seasons Played:
15 (2002–2016)
Games Played:
479
Points:
5,119 (10.7 PPG)
Rebounds:
2,251 (5.3 RPG)
Assists:
1,078 (2.4 APG)
Steals:
464
Field Goal Percentage:
40.7%
Free Throw Percentage:
75.7%
Sylvia Hatchell
Inducted:
2013
Personal Stats:
Born:
February 28, 1952
Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S.
Position:
Coach
College:
NA
Sylvia Hatchell is one of the most accomplished coaches in women’s basketball history, celebrated for her exceptional leadership and remarkable career achievements. Beginning her head coaching career at Francis Marion University, she guided the program to national prominence before taking over at the University of North Carolina in 1986. Over the next three decades, Hatchell built UNC into a perennial powerhouse, winning the NCAA national championship in 1994 and earning multiple conference titles.
Known for her motivational style and player development skills, she became only the third coach in women’s basketball history to record 1,000 career wins. Her teams were recognized for their disciplined play, defensive intensity, and resilience in big moments. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, Hatchell’s legacy extends beyond wins and championships, as she inspired generations of athletes with her commitment to excellence, integrity, and the growth of women’s basketball.
Hatchell's Awards & Records:
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2013)
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2004)
- NCAA Champion (1994)
- 3× National Coach of the Year
- 8× ACC Coach of the Year
- Over 1,000 career wins
Notable Achievements:
- Third coach in women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 wins
- Coached numerous All-Americans and WNBA players
- Pioneer in advancing women’s collegiate basketball
- Built UNC into one of the nation’s most respected programs
Career Teams:
Tennessee (JV) (1974–1975)
Francis Marion (1975–1986)
USA Olympic team (1988)
North Carolina (1986–2019)
Career Stats:
Coaching Career:
1974–2019
Career Wins:
1,023
NCAA Championships:
1 (1994)
Final Four Appearances:
3 (1994, 2006, 2007)
ACC Championships:
Multiple
Overall Coaching Record:
1023–405 (.716)
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