University of Georgia Athletics
Edwards, McClain inducted into 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
August 18, 2026 | Women's Basketball
ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia women's basketball legends Teresa Edwards and Katrina McClain have been inducted into the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Team.
The induction falls on the 30th anniversary of Team USA's historic finish at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Edwards and McClain helped lead the United States to a gold medal in dominant fashion, as Team USA defeated Brazil, 111-87, on Aug. 4, 1996, in front of 32,997 fans.
Before their professional careers both women were college basketball stars at the University of Georgia under Coach Andy Landers' guidance from 1982-87. The Lady Bulldog duo helped lead the team to a pair of Final Four appearances in 1983 and 1985.
Edwards, a Cairo, Ga., native, was a two-time All-American at Georgia and remains the sixth all-time leading scorer in Lady Bulldog history with 1,989 points. Additionally She was previously inducted individually into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2009 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2013.
McClain, native of Charleston, S.C. was also a two-time All-American and ranks third all-time, scoring 2,195 points during her time in red and black. She was previously inducted individually into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
This 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction this past week adds another prestigious honor to two of the most decorated Lady Bulldogs in Georgia women's basketball history.
Season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Click HERE to secure your seats today.
Follow the Lady Bulldogs on Instagram at @uga_wbb , X at @UGA_WBB and on Facebook at @UGA Women's Basketball to keep up with all the action. You can also follow coach Ayla Guzzardo on X at @CoachAyla.
The induction falls on the 30th anniversary of Team USA's historic finish at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Edwards and McClain helped lead the United States to a gold medal in dominant fashion, as Team USA defeated Brazil, 111-87, on Aug. 4, 1996, in front of 32,997 fans.
Before their professional careers both women were college basketball stars at the University of Georgia under Coach Andy Landers' guidance from 1982-87. The Lady Bulldog duo helped lead the team to a pair of Final Four appearances in 1983 and 1985.
Edwards, a Cairo, Ga., native, was a two-time All-American at Georgia and remains the sixth all-time leading scorer in Lady Bulldog history with 1,989 points. Additionally She was previously inducted individually into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010, the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2009 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2013.
McClain, native of Charleston, S.C. was also a two-time All-American and ranks third all-time, scoring 2,195 points during her time in red and black. She was previously inducted individually into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.
This 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction this past week adds another prestigious honor to two of the most decorated Lady Bulldogs in Georgia women's basketball history.
Season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Click HERE to secure your seats today.
Follow the Lady Bulldogs on Instagram at @uga_wbb , X at @UGA_WBB and on Facebook at @UGA Women's Basketball to keep up with all the action. You can also follow coach Ayla Guzzardo on X at @CoachAyla.
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