Xavier Hall of Fame

2009 Hall of Fame Class

	Thrine M. Kane '03 An eight-time All-American at Xavier, who helped guide the Xavier Rifle team to the highest finish in school history when it recorded a second-place finish at the 2000 NCAA Championship. Thrine led Xavier to four consecutive Final Four appearances, culminating with a return to the Championship and another second-place finish during her senior year. She was selected to the 2000 US Olympic Shooting Team for the Sydney Olympic Games. A sophomore, she was the youngest member selected to the US Olympic Rifle Team and joined fellow alum and Xavier Hall of Fame member Jason Parker on the team.
	Nicole M. Levandusky '01 Was the 2001 Atlantic 10 Conference Women's Basketball Defensive Player of the Year, and a 2000 and 2001 First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection. Nicole was honored on the 2001 NCAA All-Mideast Region Team after leading Xavier to a 31-3 mark and the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. She was fourth on Xavier's all-time scoring list with 1,755 career points, and holds the school record for 3-point field goals (287) and steals (364).
	Taru T. Tuukkanen '01 Was on both the 2000 and 2001 First Team All-Atlantic 10 for Women's Basketball. She was a 2001 Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American and was honored on the 2001 NCAA All-Mideast Region Team after leading XU to a 31-3 mark and the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. Taru led the team in scoring and rebounding her freshman, junior, and senior seasons. Third on Xavier's all-time scoring list with 1,785 career points, she was also ranked third on Xavier's all-time rebounding list with 823 and second on the school's all-time blocks list with 103.

2009 Xavier Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions

Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
Ceremony Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cintas Center, Jim and Caroline Duff Banquet Center
Game Time: 2:00 p.m. vs. University of Cincinnati
Click here to register for the induction ceremony.

Hall of Fame Members

The Xavier University Athletic Hall of Fame is designed to honor former athletes of Xavier University who participated in an outstanding way in intercollegiate competition between Xavier University and other recognized schools. The record of these individuals while attending the University must have been so outstanding that there is no question as to their qualifying for the Hall of Fame. In the selection of these candidates, past records must be considered; also considered are the sportsmanship exhibited by the prospective candidates at the time they were students, and the overall character and citizenship displayed by the candidates, not only as students, but later in life as well.

To be eligible for candidacy in the Hall of Fame, an athlete must have given outstanding performances in one or more intercollegiate sports for Xavier; must have earned a degree or diploma from Xavier; must have been graduated five years or more before the date of his/her selection: and must have earned two letters in one sport or one letter in two or more sports. An athlete whose education was interrupted by death is also eligible for nomination.

It should be realized that there are other people who might be considered for the Hall of Fame but under special categories. One category makes membership available to coaches, athletic directors and other people who have been connected closely with the athletic program at Xavier University.

The second special category applies to student-athletes who, in the opinion of the Hall of Fame selection committee, brought tremendous honor and distinction to the University through their participation in regional, national and international competition. All student-athletes in this category must still fulfill the degree, sportsmanship, character and citizenship requirements in the standard category.

For additional information regarding nominations, please contact Tom Eiser via e-mail at eiser@xavier.edu or by phone at 800 344-4698, ext. 3124 (or 513 745-3124).

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees (Video)