Cheryl Miller and Breanna Stewart celebrated as the greatest players of the women's poll era
On Thursday, Miller's legacy was recognized along with UConn star Breanna Stewart. The two women's hoops game-changers were honored by The Associated Press as the greatest players of the women's college basketball poll era, selected by a 13-member panel. Delta State was also recognized as the first No.
1 team when the women’s basketball poll debuted 50 years ago.
PHOENIX (AP) — Cheryl Miller's impact on women's basketball spans generations, from dominating on the court at Southern California in the 1980s to making her mark in the broadcast booth. On Thursday, Miller's legacy was recognized along with UConn star Breanna Stewart . The two women's hoops game-changers were honored by The Associated Press as the greatest players of the women's college basketball poll era, selected by a 13-member panel.
“I played the game because I loved it," Miller said, "without there ever being a hint of what my legacy may look like or what I ever envisioned down the road. I think the overwhelming feeling that I feel right now is grateful. ” Miller accepted the honor at “The AP Top 25 Fan Poll Experience ," which is being held at Arizona State’s First Amendment Forum in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Delta State was also recognized as the first No. 1 team when the women’s basketball poll debuted 50 years ago. Under coach Margaret Wade, the Lady Statesmen won three straight national championships from 1975-1977 in the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW).