GREENWOOD, Ind. – Missouri State women's basketball legend Jackie Stiles will be inducted into the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Hall of Fame, the organization announced today.

Stiles was a two-time first-team CoSIDA/CSC Academic All-American during her career at Missouri State. She is one of four former collegiate students-athletes that form the Class of 2025, joining Dr. Alarice (Huang) Lowe, Cat Osterman and Jenepher Shillingford.
 
Jackie Stiles
Missouri State University, Class of 2001
Basketball
    Her relentless dominance on the court rewrote the NCAA record books. Her unyielding spirit off the court is continuing to inspire change.
    From 1997-2001, Jackie Stiles established and secured her unforgettable legacy as one of the most prolific scorers in the history of college basketball. At Southwest Missouri State, now known as Missouri State, Stiles secured the NCAA career scoring record – a record of 3,393 points that she held for 16 years. She became the first ever NCAA Division I women's player to score 1,000 points in a season while leading her team to the 2001 Final Four.
     Throughout her career, she received numerous accolades, including the 2001 Wade Trophy as the nation's top female basketball player, the 2001 Honda Awards Player of the Year, and selection to All-America teams three times.
     After graduating with a bachelor's degree in sports and fitness promotion, Stiles was selected as the fourth pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft and immediately made an impact, winning WNBA Rookie of the Year honors. Stiles would retire from her playing career in 2006 due to injuries, but the impact of her legacy would continue.
     Following her retirement, Stiles was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. At their 100th anniversary celebration, the Missouri Valley Conference named her the MVC Women's Basketball Player of the Century and honored her further by renaming their player of the year award the "Jackie Stiles Award."
     Following her illustrious playing career, Stiles continued to be active in the basketball community, moving into the coaching profession with stints at Loyola Marymount, Missouri State, and Oklahoma.
     Then, following ten years in collegiate coaching roles, she started her business career. Through NextGen Fitness, Stiles created a personal training studio through which she can give more personalized lessons while hosting camps and clinics for a new generation of athletes. Stiles also seeks to change lives through motivational speaking, coining the "Stiles Staples" as a set of values that athletes can apply to grow both as a player and as a person. Today, she is owner of J Stiles Total Training, is a partner in the Mental Game Academy, and continues to inspire, teach and train young students and aspiring athletes.

 
CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame and Ceremony Information
    Created in 1988, the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Hall of Fame recognizes former Academic All-Americans who received a college degree at least 10 years ago, have achieved lifetime success in their professional careers, and are committed to philanthropic causes. Honorees are chosen each year by a select committee of CSC members, leaders and past Academic All-America Hall of Fame inductees.
     "Induction into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame is the most prestigious academic honor that can be bestowed on a student-athlete. This year's distinguished Hall of Fame class includes four outstanding women who have served as trailblazers in their respective sports as well as in their professional careers," said Kevin Trainor, 2024-25 CSC President and University of Arkansas Senior Associate AD for Public Relations & Former Student-Athlete Engagement. "We look forward to celebrating the many accomplishments of Cat, Jackie, Jenepher and Alarice as part of our CSC All-Star Night of Honors."
     With the addition of these four individuals, a total of 178 Academic All-Americans have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception.
     The four inductees will be honored during the All-Star Night of Honors presented by ESPN on Monday, June 9, 2025, held as part of the CSC Unite 25 convention at the World Center Marriott in Orlando. Award-winning ESPN reporter and 2019 CSC Jake Wade Award winner Holly Rowe serves as emcee. It takes place with a 5 p.m. (Eastern) reception followed by the awards ceremony.
     "The 2025 class represents the best of the best in collegiate athletics," noted Jason Yaman, CSC Executive Director. "These four women initially etched their names in record books before going on to have a similarly significant impact in their professions and local communities.  We are thrilled to officially welcome them into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame in June as we celebrate them and their achievements."
     "This year's Academic All-America Hall of Fame class and honors exemplify the pinnacle of excellence in both academics and athletics. From the dominance of Cat Osterman and (Dick Enberg Award recipient) Ruth Riley Hunter on the national stage, to the trailblazing leadership of Alarice Lowe and Jenepher Shillingford, and the record-breaking brilliance of Jackie Stiles — these extraordinary individuals have not only excelled in their sports but have used their platforms to inspire, educate, and uplift their communities," noted Chris Masters, chair of the CSC Academic All-America Hall of Fame Committee and the UIC Senior Associate AD-External Operations. "They remind us that greatness isn't limited to the field of play, but is most powerful when coupled with intellect, character, and service. We are honored to induct these incredible women into the Academic All-America Hall of Fame and look forward to celebrating their achievements next month in Orlando."
 
All #CSCUnite25 attendees holding convention badges are welcome to attend the event. Those without a #CSCUnite25 convention badge may purchase tickets to the event at CollegeSportsCommunicators.com/tickets.