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Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction
By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
Key takeaway She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.
Why this matters in The Pearland
Cheryl Reeve's induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is a significant achievement that resonates with the Houston area, given the region's rich history with the WNBA. As the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, Reeve joins former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001. This connection to the Comets, a team that was once a staple in Houston, highlights the city's contribution to the growth and success of women's professional basketball. The fact that Reeve will be inducted alongside WNBA greats Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne, who have also had notable careers, further solidifies the Houston area's ties to the sport. As the community celebrates Reeve's accomplishment, it also acknowledges the lasting impact of the Comets and the WNBA on the local sports landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in 2001.“(I apprecia...
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