KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is aware of the incident that occurred on the morning of May 23, 2026, in which an individual caused damage to some exterior windows of our facility. We are grateful that law enforcement responded swiftly and that a suspect has since been charged in connection with the incident.

 

Thanks to our onsite security measures, no artifacts were damaged and nothing was taken. The safety of our collection and the preservation of women's basketball history remain our highest priorities. We are cooperating fully with the Knoxville Police Department as needed. 

 

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame remains open and we look forward to continuing to serve our visitors and community.

 

About the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame  

Founded in 1999, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF), located in Knoxville, Tennessee, honors the greatest players, coaches, contributors and officials in women’s basketball history. The WBHOF is the only facility solely dedicated to women’s basketball, recognizing excellence globally at all levels of the sport. The Hall works to preserve the legacy of women’s basketball through its museum, educational programming, special events and annual induction ceremony. For more information, visit wbhof.com or follow @wbhof on social media.  

 

Media Contact

Zadie Fiveash, Communications Manager

zadie@wbhof.com

865-633-9000 ext. 236