Cynthia “Coop” Cooper And C. Vivian Stringer Make Hall Of Fame Cuts

I think it’s always notable when women make the cuts for the Naismith Hall of Fame. Let’s face it — it’s not an everyday occurrence.

The field of Hall of Fame nominee list was trimmed down to 16 finalists from 164 names.

Rutgers women’s coach C. Vivian Stringer and two-time WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper both made the cut (and deservingly so).

The Hall of Fame’s election announcement will be made April 6 at the NCAA Final Four in Detroit, with enshrinement in September at the Hall in Springfield, Mass. All 16 finalists are eligible:

Michael Jordan (big surprise there, eh?)
John Stockton
David Robinson
Don Nelson
Jerry Sloan
C. Vivian Stringer
Dennis Johnson
Chris Mullin
Bernard King
Cynthia Cooper
Al Attles
Bob Hurley Sr.
Vladimir Kondrashin
Pereira “Ubiratan” Maciel
Richie Guerin
Johnny “Red” Kerr

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