About

Jackie Stiles is one of the most renowned basketball players in the history of the women's game. From her roots in Claflin, Kansas, she led the country in scoring. Then to Southwest Missouri State University, she rewrote the NCAA women's basketball record books en route to leading the Lady Bears to the 2001 Final Four. Finally to a professional career in the WNBA, Jackie has inspired and impacted millions.

One of the most prolific scorers in collegiate history, Jackie held the NCAA career scoring record for 16 years while accumulating honors that include the prestigious Wade Trophy and the Honda Awards Player of the Year.  She was a three-time NCAA All American and the 4th pick in the WNBA draft in 2001 where she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is a member of the Missouri State, Missouri Valley Conference, Springfield Area, Kansas and National High School Halls of Fame. In 2016 Stiles was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Following her prolific playing career, Stiles moved into the coaching profession with collegiate stints at Loyola Marymount, Missouri State and the University of Oklahoma, before moving into private business.

Jackie Stiles has long been an inspiration to young athletes everywhere who have big dreams. From her legendary workout regimes to her enthusiastic approach to life, Jackie continues to impact people of all ages, in all walks of life.

Jackie Stiles playing in the NCAA Tournament
Jackie Stiles playing for the Portland Fire
Jackie Stiles, Assistant Coach for Missouri State University

Career Achievements

  • Inducted to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame June 2016

  • Inducted to the National High School Hall of Fame July 2015

  • Inducted to the Missouri State, MVC, Springfield Area, Missouri and Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

  • Named 2001 WNBA All Star/Rookie of the Year

  • Named Verizon Academic All American First Team

  • Named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year 1999, 2000, 2001

  • Named 2001 Missouri Valley Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year

  • Named Associated Press, Kodak, and United States Basketball Writers Association First Team All American

  • Became first NCAA D1 Women’s Player to score 1,000 points in a season (1,062)

  • Won Wade Trophy 2001

  • Lead Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State) to Final Four 2001

  • Won the Honda Awards Broderick Cup as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year in 2001

  • Named Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Century

  • Honored by MVC by naming The Player of the Year Award in the Valley the Jackie Stiles Award

Jackie Stiles holding a basketball

“Jackie is the most disciplined individual I know, and she passes that discipline on to her clients, along with her expertise. But it is her sincere care and compassion for the people she trains that truly sets her apart.”

- Sherri Coale, Former Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Oklahoma