Patty Broderick

Patty Broderick
Class of 2008
- Began officiating in 1972, going on to a decades-long career, and continues today as coordinator of the Women's Basketball Officiating Consortium, spanning eight conferences
- Officiated the Indiana High School State Finals (1982, 1983)
- Was the first woman to officiate the Pan American Games (1987)
- Became one of only two American officials — and the second female official ever — to work an Olympics, at the 1988 Games in Seoul
- Was the inaugural winner of the Naismith Female Basketball Official of the Year Award (1988)
- Received the CYO Volunteer Coaching Award (1989) and the St. John Bosco Award, the highest honor for contributions to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) (1990)
- Was commissioned as a Distinguished Hoosier by the Office of Indiana Governor Evan Bayh (Nov. 30, 1995)
- Served as the WNBA's Director of Officials (2002-2004)
- Served on the CYO's Board of Directors (2004-2007)
- Has extensive officiating experience at the high school, college, international, and professional levels, including seven Final Fours, the inaugural WNBA All-Star Game (1999), six WNBA Championships, two ABL Finals, and three ABL All-Star Games





