Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Judy Stroud - Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Coach - (1972-76; 1982-85)
An all-star basketball and volleyball player in the mid-1970's who also served as head WCU women's basketball coach and had a distinguished career as NCAA and WNBA basketball official. She started in four seasons in basketball and was named All-State twice. She was a key performer on three teams that advanced to the state collegiate championship game and played AIAW regional tournaments. She was a three-year starter on WCU women's volleyball court and also received All-State honors. Served as WCU's head women's basketball coach for four seasons 1982-85 and posted a 17-10 record in WCU's second NCAA Division I season. She officiated in the Southern Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference, NCAA tournaments and in the WNBA.