🏀 ESPN REPORT: Candace Parker Named Greatest Woman’s College Basketball Player – Overtakes Legends Like Taurasi, Stewart & Parker
According to a recent ESPN report, Candace Parker, the legendary forward from the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, has been officially recognized as the Greatest College Women’s Basketball Player of All Time, surpassing icons like Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart, Maya Moore, and others .
Parker’s college career reads like legend. After redshirting her freshman year with a knee injury, she returned in dominant fashion — becoming the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game, and then again — all while leading Tennessee to the 2007 and 2008 National Championships, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors both years .
🏆 **Unmatched Achievement Highlights:**
2Ă— National Champion (2007, 2008) with Tennessee
2Ă— Final Four Most Outstanding Player
2Ă— Naismith & Wooden Awards recipient
Career tally: 2100+ points and 900+ rebounds over just three seasons
The ESPN report notes that Parker’s game-defining agility, versatility, and defensive dominance set her apart, revolutionizing the forward position in women’s college basketball .
This recognition crowns a storied legacy that extends well beyond college. Parker enjoyed a celebrated WNBA career, became a two-time AP Athlete of the Year, and continues making waves as a broadcaster .
While others like Taurasi, Stewart, Moore—and even more recent stars like Caitlin Clark—have strong cases based on legacy and championships, Parker’s MVP accolades, historic dunks, and two national titles in three seasons have cemented her place at the top in college lore .
Whether you debate titles or transcendent moments, one thing is clear: Candace Parker’s impact on women’s college basketball is absolute. ESPN’s new designation honors a career defined by dominance, creativity, and enduring excellence.
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