The 1982 Cheyney State Lady Wolves are officially a candidate for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame!

#HERstoryCannotBeErased

WE ON THE @Hoophall BALLOT!!🗳️

The 1982 Cheyney State Lady Wolves who are the FIRST & ONLY #HBCU 🏀 Team to compete for an @NCAA D l title is officially a candidate for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame!

🔗 https://t.co/RgJzK35tXe

🚨There’s MORE!!⬇️ pic.twitter.com/YMouUMvZ8R

— Kyle Adams, M.Ed. (@coachka20) December 22, 2022

Also on the @Hoophall ballot are 1982 Cheyney State teammates Val Walker & Yolanda Laney.

Val Walker holds the distinction as the FIRST Woman from an #HBCU voted @Kodak All American.

She a was 2X selection in 81/82. Walker was 3rd in Wade Trophy voting as top player in 🇺🇸. pic.twitter.com/Gl8mtTgyr8

— Kyle Adams, M.Ed. (@coachka20) December 22, 2022

Yolanda Laney is ONLY the 2nd Woman from an #HBCU named to the @Kodak All American team.

The 84 team was the FIRST in history compromised entirely of @WOCWomenofColo1

Over her storied career, she would play in:
4 Sweet 16’s,
4 Elite 8’s,
2 @WFinalFour &
1 @NCAA title game. pic.twitter.com/NcPmzTGONK

— Kyle Adams, M.Ed. (@coachka20) December 22, 2022