Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie transitioned from a dominant WNBA athlete to an inspiring figure and coach, sharing her winning mindset and leadership with diverse audiences. After setting multiple Pac-10 Conference records for scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots during her collegiate career at the University of Southern California (1990-1994), Lisa Leslie earned the prestigious Naismith College Player of the Year Award in 1994. Her dominance also led to her being named USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 1993. Leslie then became instrumental in the launch of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in 1997, where she was a foundational player, allocated to the Los Angeles Sparks in the league’s inaugural draft, beginning an impactful 11-season professional career.

Transitioning into coaching and further advocacy, Leslie guided the Triplets to a BIG3 Championship in 2019, demonstrating her continued leadership and strategic prowess. That same year, her exceptional career was further recognized with an induction into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame. Leslie continues to be an inspiring figure and coach, sharing her unparalleled winning mindset and leadership with diverse audiences, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in sports history.