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SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 8: A general view of Symphony Hall during the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 8, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hammon, Stills, Smith and Thompson: A look at the newest Hoop Hall nominees

2x Tuesday: Hatchell, Auriemma join 1K win club

Anne Donovan, Cheryl Reeve, Dawn Staley and the biggest miracle in WNBA history

Geno Auriemma willing to sacrifice salary for education budget

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Inductee Rebecca Lobo speaks during the Class of 2017 Press Event as part of the 2017 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 7, 2017 at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rebecca Lobo reflects on her Hall of Fame career and the moment that might have prevented it

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 4: Tina Charles

Tina Charles on track to pass Becky Hammon in Liberty history tonight

Jan 5, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw watches from the bench in the second quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Social roundup: How the sports world celebrated the 45th anniversary of Title IX

First WNBA tipoff. (screenshot)

WATCH: Highlights from the first-ever WNBA game, 20 years ago today

STANFORD, CA - JANUARY 08: Oregon State Beavers guard Sydney Wiese (24) and Oregon State Beavers center Marie Gulich (21) celebrate with teammates their win during the regular season game between Oregon State University Beavers and the Stanford Cardinals women basketball on January 08, 2017 at Maples Pavilion. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

WATCH: Oregon, Oregon State women’s basketball pioneers

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 26: Katie Smith

WATCH: Katie Smith, Diana Taurasi attack each other—with compliments

John Molina.

WATCH: “Barnstorming America” Author Talks Women’s Basketball History

Dianne Kirkland Warren.

WATCH: Georgia Basketball Legend Dianne Kirkland Warren Recalls Her Career

Kathleen Ethington. (Howard Megdal photo)

VIDEO: The Dramatic Escape of Women’s Basketball Players from The Philippines

Elvera "Peps" Neuman. Howard Megdal photo)

VIDEO: Peps Neuman Was Told She Was “Stupid” For Wanting to Play Basketball

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Muffet McGraw speaks while NBA former player Tracy McGraw and WNBA former player Rebecca Lobo listen during the Naismith Hall of Game Press Conference at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Rebecca Lobo, Muffet McGraw Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame