Former LSU women’s basketball star Seimone Augustus elected to Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Former LSU women’s basketball standout Seimone Augustus was elected to the 2024 induction class of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

A star for the Tigers from 2002-06, she received multiple national player of the year awards in both 2005 and 2006. She led the team to three consecutive Final Fours, was named a First Team All-American three times and became one of just five LSU players to reach the 2,000-point mark. She currently ranks second all-time in scoring in program history.

Augustus’ No. 33 jersey was retired by LSU in 2010, and she became the first female LSU athlete with a statue in the Plaza of Legacy, joining Pete Maravich, Shaquille O'Neal and Bob Pettit.

“When you think about all the qualities involved in being a Hall of Fame player, no one checks all the boxes like Seimone,” LSU associate head coach Bob Starkey, who coached Augustus during her time at LSU, said in a release. “But what brings me the most pride is that she was a hall of fame person and teammate as well — I know of no one more deserving.”

The first overall pick in the 2006 WNBA draft, Augustus was a four-time league champion and eight-time All-Star. She was also named the WNBA Finals MVP in 2011 and has won three gold medals in the Olympics with Team USA.

Augustus retired in 2021 and spent two seasons as an assistant in the WNBA after her playing career. She will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on April 27 at the Tennessee Theater in Knoxville.

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