LANCER ATHLETICS 2025-2026
Naz Hillmon’s Legacy Reaches the Rafters — Again Long before her jersey rose into the rafters at the University of Michigan’s Crisler Center, Naz Hillmon ’18 had already secured her place in the rafters at Gilmour. A dominant force on the 2017–2018 state championship team, Hillmon established herself as one of the most relentless and complete players in school history. She finished her Lancer Hillmon became the first All-American in Michigan women’s basketball history, helping propel the Wolverines onto the national stage. By the time her collegiate career concluded, she had etched her name across the record books. She is the only player in Michigan basketball history — men’s or women’s — to surpass 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. set a standard that transcends statistics and accolades. Naz Hillmon didn’t just reach the rafters — she raised them.
career with 2,057 points and an astounding 1,607 rebounds. She set the single-season rebounding mark with 435 boards and once pulled down 28 rebounds in a single game — a performance that showcased the strength, instinct and motor that would define her career. Her impact at Gilmour was lasting. Her jersey retirement on campus ensures future Lancers look up and see what excellence looks like. What followed in Ann Arbor only elevated that legacy further. For the first time in program history, three jerseys now hang in the rafters at the University of Michigan’s Crisler Center — a distinction reserved for athletes who change a program forever. Among them: #00, Naz Hillmon.
Hillmon left as the program’s all-time leader in rebounds with 1,063, double-doubles with 52 and free throws made with 487. Her 2,183 career points rank second in school history. Today, Hillmon plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA. She has also played in the Women’s National Basketball League in Australia and the Unrivaled Basketball League. From a state championship at Gilmour to jersey retirements at both Gilmour and Michigan, to a powerful professional career, Hillmon’s journey reflects consistency, work ethic and competitive fire. Hillmon’s story is still being written, but her impact is already unmistakable. From Gilmour to Michigan and now the professional stage, she has
Two retired jerseys hanging in the rafters
Scan the QR code to watch the video shared by the University of Michigan to mark the occasion. You’ll even spot cameos by Kathy Kenny and Naz’s Gilmour classmate Arianna Mack ’18 .
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