Kahleah Copper’s next honor cements her place among Rutgers’ greats
PHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s basketball journey from Rutgers to the Phoenix Mercury is about to add another milestone. Copper will officially take her place in the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
On April 29, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, the Phoenix Mercury announced that guard Kahleah Copper will be inducted into the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. The honor recognizes Copper's impressive basketball career at Rutgers, where she finished with 1,872 points, placing her third on the program's all-time scoring list.
Copper led the Scarlet Knights in scoring for each of her last three seasons and was a two-time Second Team All-Big Ten selection. Her success at Rutgers laid the groundwork for her rise to stardom in the WNBA, including winning championships and MVP awards with the Chicago Sky and the Phoenix Mercury. Copper's induction ceremony is scheduled for October 2 at Jersey Mike's Arena, followed by the Rutgers football game against Indiana on October 3.
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