Ncaa Women's Basketball All Time Leading Scorers
Women's basketball has come a long way since its inception in the early 1900s. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has been a driving force in the growth of the sport, providing a platform for female athletes to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. Over the years, there have been countless talented players who have graced the NCAA courts, but only a select few have been able to etch their names into the record books as the all-time leading scorers. In this article, we'll take a look at the women who have achieved this incredible feat and left an indelible mark on NCAA basketball history.
Chamique Holdsclaw - University of Tennessee
Chamique Holdsclaw is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in women's college basketball history. During her time at the University of Tennessee from 1995 to 1999, she scored a total of 3,025 points, making her the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. Holdsclaw was a three-time NCAA champion and a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year. She also holds the record for most double-doubles in NCAA history, with 87.
Jackie Stiles - Southwest Missouri State University
Jackie Stiles is another player who left an indelible mark on NCAA women's basketball history. During her time at Southwest Missouri State University from 1998 to 2001, she scored a total of 3,393 points, making her the second all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. Stiles was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year and the 2001 Naismith College Player of the Year. She also holds the record for most points scored in a single NCAA tournament, with 164.
Kelsey Plum - University of Washington
Kelsey Plum is the most recent addition to the list of all-time leading scorers in NCAA women's basketball history. During her time at the University of Washington from 2013 to 2017, she scored a total of 3,527 points, breaking Jackie Stiles' previous record. Plum was the 2017 Naismith College Player of the Year and the Pac-12 Player of the Year in each of her final three seasons. She also holds the record for most points scored in a single season, with 1,080.
Larry Bird - Indiana State University
Wait a minute, Larry Bird? That's right, the legendary men's basketball player also holds a place in NCAA women's basketball history. During his time at Indiana State University from 1976 to 1979, Bird played two seasons on the men's team and one season on the women's team as a practice player. During his time with the women's team, Bird scored a total of 60 points, making him the all-time leading scorer in Indiana State women's basketball history.
Conclusion
The all-time leading scorers in NCAA women's basketball history are some of the most talented and accomplished athletes to ever step on the court. Chamique Holdsclaw, Jackie Stiles, Kelsey Plum, and even Larry Bird have left an indelible mark on the sport and inspired future generations of female basketball players. As the sport continues to grow and evolve, we can only imagine what incredible records will be broken in the years to come.
