Photo: US Department of Labor / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Chamique Holdsclaw is, to me, an authentic legend. Her Tennessee years, the 1998 Sullivan and Honda Awards, and her 2018 Hall of Fame induction would alone secure her place in the game. But what moves me most is her openness about her own mental health struggles. By speaking honestly about her battles, she redefined strength itself, showing that courage includes vulnerability. I admire the warmth beneath that Leo pride, and I think her legacy off the court may ultimately matter as much as the brilliance she showed on it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chamique Holdsclaw
- Name (Japanese)
- チャミーク・ホールドスクロー
- Reading
- ちゃみーく・ほーるどすくろー
- Born
- August 9, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Astoria, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- basketball player / association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Christ the King Regional High School
- University
- University of Tennessee
Awards & achievements
- Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year
- 1998 James E. Sullivan Award
- 1999 Best Female Athlete ESPY Award
- 1998 Best Female College Basketball Player ESPY Award
- 1999 Best Female College Basketball Player ESPY Award
- 2000 Best Female College Basketball Player ESPY Award
- 1998 Honda Sports Award for Basketball
- 2018 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.chamiqueholdsclaw.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamique%20Holdsclaw
Frequently asked questions
When was Chamique Holdsclaw born?
Born August 9, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Chamique Holdsclaw from?
Chamique Holdsclaw is from Astoria, New York, United States.
What does Chamique Holdsclaw do?
Chamique Holdsclaw works as basketball player, association football player.
How tall is Chamique Holdsclaw?
Chamique Holdsclaw is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.