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Tauja Catchings Inducted Into Hall of Fame | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Tauja Catchings, Illinois women’s basketball legend and first-ever Illini player drafted into the WNBA, is officially enshrined in the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. A dominant force from 1997–2000, she led her team to a Big Ten title as a freshman, earned multiple All-Big Ten honors—including First-Team as a senior—and was named MVP and Dike Eddleman Female Athlete of the Year. With over 1,500 points, 825 rebounds, 342 assists, and 211 steals, she shattered records and paved the way for future stars. Joining elite teammates like Ayo Dosunmu and Jordyn Poulter, her…
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