Players

Linnae Harper

Year Inducted: 2025

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:

(Chicago) Whitney Young High School

The University of Kentucky/Ohio State University

WNBA

Biography:

Linnae amassed 1,831 career points and 1,290 career rebounds at (Chicago) Whitney Young High School. She was a McDonald’s All-American and two-time first-team all-state player. She led Whitney Young to an undefeated IHSA State Championship.

Linnae started her collegiate career at Kentucky before finishing at Ohio State.   She earned WBCA All-America and SEC All-Freshman honors.  She was the Big Ten Sixth Player of the Year and a Big Ten all-defensive choice.   She competed for Team USA, earning four gold medals, and played five years in the WNBA.

 (Photo provided by Linnae Harper.)