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Ruth Riley Hunter

Categories: Class of 2019
  • In 2004, Riley won an Olympic Gold Medal in Athens
  • In 1999, she won the Silver Medal in the World University Games
  • She is a 2-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock in 2003 and 2006
  • In 2001, she was the recipient of Naismith Player of the Year, AP National Player of the Year, Sports Illustrated Player of the Year and Big East Player of the Year
  • Ruth Riley graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001, where she won a national championship
  • Riley received the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
  • She was named the best defensive player of the year in 1999,2000 and 2001
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