Hall of Fame: Kara Lawson

Class of 1999

Basketball Accomplishments:

West Springfield High School

  • Naismith High School National Player of the Year (1999)

University of Tennessee

  • 2 time All-American
  • 4 time All-SEC 1st team
  • 3 trips to the Final Four

Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) - 13 years

  • WNBA champion
  • All-Star
  • 2 time Sportsmanship Award Winner

Team USA - 2008 Olympics

  • Highest scoring player in the gold medal game

Currently, a well-respected basketball commentator for ESPN

Kara Lawson in her West Springfield High School Basketball uniform. Below reads a quote saying, "My most memorable moment was playing in Moscow this past summer on the USA World Youth Games team. I felt a great sense of pride representing our country."

Kara Lawson in her West Springfield High School Basketball uniform. Below reads a quote saying, "My most memorable moment was playing in Moscow this past summer on the USA World Youth Games team. I felt a great sense of pride representing our country."

Kara Lawson shooting a lay-up during a WNBA game.

Kara Lawson shooting a lay-up during a WNBA game.

Kara Lawson in her Team USA uniform yelling while high-fiving her teammate.

Kara Lawson in her Team USA uniform yelling while high-fiving her teammate.