PHILADELPHIA – Former Saint Joseph's women's basketball standout Stephanie McCaffrey '04 (nee Graff) will be inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023, organization officials announced on Thursday. 

McCaffrey, who will be honored at the Philadelphia Big 5 Awards Banquet at The Palestra on April 10, is joined by Perry Bromwell (Penn), Katie Davis (Villanova), Rodney Green (La Salle) and David Hawkins (Temple) in the Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Perhaps the most intimidating defensive player in Hawk history, McCaffrey finished her playing career as the single game (seven), season (76) and career (175) leader in blocked shots. A two-time All-Big 5 and Atlantic 10 All-Championship Team selection, the forward finished her career sixth in total rebounds (788) and 12th in career scoring (1,193). A 2003-04 Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team and A-10 All-Defensive Team honoree, she helped Saint Joseph's post an 80-43 record and earn three consecutive appearances in the Postseason WNIT over her four seasons. A two-time Academic All-District II and A-10 All- Academic Team selection, McCaffrey became the 19th women's basketball player from Saint Joseph's to play professionally as she joined the University of Limerick/Augninish of the Irish Women's SuperLeague in 2004. Inducted into the Saint Joseph's Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, McCaffrey also helped the Hawks to eight postseason appearances, including the 2013 A-10 title, while a member of the SJU staff from 2005-18.

"Steph was a dominant frontcourt player for us on both ends of the floor. Her efficiency around the basket, both by finishing, and getting rebounds and put backs, won us a ton of games. Steph was also a great shot blocker and defender, and her timing and strength caused opponents problems in the paint," said Saint Joseph's head coach Cindy Griffin. "I am thrilled that she is getting recognized as one of the greats in Saint Joseph's women's basketball history and the Philadelphia Big 5!"

The 2022-23 Philadelphia Big 5 Awards Banquet is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 (click here to purchase tickets online), or can be purchased for $20 at the door that evening.