Ranking the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
12. Marian Washington
While Washington鈥檚 achievements may seem small among these giants of the game, they are nothing short of impressive. The former coach led the University of Kansas to a school-record 560 wins over 31 seasons which included 11 NCAA Tournament appearances and two trips to the women鈥檚 Sweet 16. She also served as an assistant coach for Team USA鈥檚 gold medal-winning squad in the 1996 Olympics, becoming the first African American to coach on a U.S. Olympic women鈥檚 basketball staff.
While her achievements are significant, the lack of championships costs Washington a higher spot on this list when up against some of the greatest players and coaches of all time.
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