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Message: [QUOTE="jdwhite, post: 3077076, member: 9396"] For the young folks (less than 60) on the board who might be interested in the early years of modern women's basketball. Person behind the Wade Trophy: [MEDIA=youtube]AkmDbgNz-eI[/MEDIA] [ATTACH=full]40905[/ATTACH] The two powerhouses of the time were Immaculata College and Delta State University. Both teams have been inducted into the Women's Basketball HOF. [URL="https://www.wbhof.com/hall-of-famers/trailblazers-of-the-game-recipients-by-year/"]Trailblazers of the Game Recipients by Year - Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame[/URL] [B]Lusia "Lucy" Harris[/B] "2nd from the Left" in the picture above was the first female ever officially drafted by the NBA. [URL="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusia_Harris"]Lusia Harris - Wikipedia[/URL] Had the pleasure of attending several games between them and only current rivalry I can relate it would have be the early years of the UConn and UT. The two programs really didn't care for each other. [/QUOTE]