Minnesota Lynx PoBO is a Hall of Famer

Although the Minnesota Lynx were bounced from the playoffs prior to reaching the WNBA finals this season, they put together another strong year. Napheesa Collier proved to be among the best players in the sport, and Cheryl Reeve continues to get high-level results out of her team.

While the Lynx have been a consistent force to be reckoned with over the years, so to has their President of Basketball Operations (and head coach) Cheryl Reeve. Beyond just leading the Lynx, she holds the same distinction for Team USA.

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Now her efforts have landed her a spot of immortality in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Cheryl Reeve inducted into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Although the WNBA season recently wrapped up, and the awards have all been handed out, Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve just picked up a pretty big offseason accolade. Named as a member of the 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class, he list of accolades continues to grow.

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve has been named to the Class of 2026, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the game.  

Reeve recently completed her 16th season as head coach of the Lynx and her third as president of basketball operations. A four-time WNBA Coach of the Year (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024) and two-time WNBA Basketball Executive of the Year (2019, 2024), she has captured six WNBA championships, including four as head coach in Minnesota (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and two as an assistant coach with the Detroit Shock (2006, 2008). Under Reeve’s leadership, Minnesota’s four titles are tied for the most in WNBA history, establishing the Lynx as one of the league’s most successful and storied franchises. 

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The 59-year-old Reeve began her head coaching career with the Minnesota Lynx during the 2010 season. She guided her first team to a 13-21 record before following up with a 27-7 season that led the franchise to its first WNBA title.

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Reeve won a total of four championships with Minnesota in just seven seasons. Last year she nearly guided her team to another despite it being stolen by the New York Liberty. In 2025 the Lynx came up just short after bowing out against the Phoenix Mercury.

While her style can be aggressive at times, it’s hard to question the effectiveness that Reeve has brought to the table. Still with plenty of years ahead of her, Reeve adding more to the trophy case is a pretty good bet.

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