Darlene May

• Has been recognized internationally as one of women's basketball's all-time premier officials

• Became the first female to officiate an Olympic women's basketball game when she refereed in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

• Was the first woman to officiate a men's international game when she officiated in the 1977 World University Games in Sofia, Bulgaria

• Also officiated the FIBA 50th Anniversary game in Geneva, Switzerland

• Was the winningest coach in NCAA Division II women's basketball history until 1999

• Posted a career record of 519-119 (.813 winning percentage) in 20 years as head coach at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona

• Guided the Broncos to three NCAA Division II titles (1982, 1985, 1986) and 13 consecutive California Collegiate Athletic Association crowns

• Was twice selected as Division II National Coach of the Year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (1988, 1990)

Did You Know

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is home to the world's largest basketball. The Baden Ball measures 30-feet tall and weighs 10 tons.
In the Hall you can test your basketball skills on three different courts, a timed dribbling course, and a vertical leap challenge.
The Ring of Honor consists of over 100 jerseys hanging from the rafters of the back rotunda. These jerseys represent the top high school, college and professional players from the 2008-09 season.