Chamique Holdsclaw, a former University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball player and WNBA great, has established a scholarship foundation to help poor female student-athletes in Knoxville. This effort underscores Holdsclaw’s long-standing dedication to empowering young women and removing financial barriers to their academic and athletic success.
Holdsclaw’s remarkable tenure at Tennessee from 1995 to 1999 established a new benchmark for women’s college basketball. She led the Lady Vols to three straight NCAA National Championships in 1996, 1997, and 1998, all under famous coach Pat Summitt. The 1997-98 season was exceptionally impressive, with an undefeated 39-0 record. Holdsclaw is the all-time best scorer and rebounder in Tennessee basketball history, with 3,025 points and 1,295 rebounds. He also holds NCAA Tournament marks for scoring (479 points) and rebounding (198).
Chamique Holdsclaw, a former University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball player and WNBA great, has established a scholarship foundation to help poor female student-athletes in Knoxville. This effort underscores Holdsclaw’s long-standing dedication to empowering young women and removing financial barriers to their academic and athletic success.
Aside from her athletic accomplishments, Holdsclaw has been an outspoken champion for mental health awareness. She has openly admitted to having depression and hopes to eliminate the stigma connected with mental health issues in athletics. Her advocacy efforts include speaking engagements and publications that encourage open communication and support for mental health.
Holdsclaw’s impact continues to inspire and encourage the Knoxville community. Through her scholarship fund and humanitarian initiatives, she is enabling young women to thrive both on the court and in the classroom, ensuring that the Lady Vols’ spirit lives on for future generations.