Ruth Riley Hunter
- Olympic Gold Medalist in Athens (2004)
- Silver Medalist in the World University Games (1999)
- 2x WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock (2003, 2006)
- Naismith Player of the Year, AP National Player of the Year, Sports Illustrated Player of the Year, and Big East Player of the Year (2001)
- She was named the Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001)
- Ruth Riley graduated from the University of Notre Dame where she won a national championship (2001)
- Received the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award