George Washington University Athletics
GW Legend Taj Abraham to have Jersey Honored February 14
1/16/2026 11:24:00 AM | Women's Basketball
WASHINGTON – Taj Abraham, who put together arguably the greatest collegiate career in program history, is next in line to have her jersey raised to the rafters inside the Charles E. Smith Center this year. Abraham's No. 40 will be honored at halftime of GW's game vs. La Salle on Feb. 14.
The only player in program history to eclipse 2,000 career points, Abraham was an All-America selection following the 1996-97 season and an honorable mention in 1995-96. One of the most decorated players in conference history, Abraham was selected as an All A-10 player all four years of her career, including two First Team selections, a Rookie of the Year honor in 1993-94 and the conference's Player of the Year in 1996-97. She was also tabbed the Atlantic 10 Championship Most Outstanding Player in 1996, leading GW to two tournament titles during her career.
Along with the team's tournament championships in 1994-95 and 1995-96, Abraham helped lead the Buff & Blue to four A-10 regular season titles and four trips to the NCAA Tournament, advancing to at least the second round in each season. Most notably, Abraham led the Buff & Blue to the Elite Eight in 1996-97, the deepest run GW basketball has ever made. She was also a catalyst on GW's team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in 1994-95, one of four trips GW has made to the third round of the big dance. GW's Elite Eight club dominated the conference en route to a 16-0 record in A-10 play, one of two perfect conference seasons in program history.
Drafted 31st overall in the 1997 WNBA Draft by the Sacramento Monarchs, Abraham played two seasons in the W, one with Sacramento (1997) and one with Detroit (1998). Abraham was inducted into the GW Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, while her 1996-97 team was enshrined in 2019.
Since graduating, Abraham has amassed over 20 years of Division I coaching experience, including serving as Radford's head coach from 2008-13. Her son, Patrick, is also a current member of the Duke men's basketball team.
Tickets for GW's matchup with La Salle are on sale now through the GW box office.
The only player in program history to eclipse 2,000 career points, Abraham was an All-America selection following the 1996-97 season and an honorable mention in 1995-96. One of the most decorated players in conference history, Abraham was selected as an All A-10 player all four years of her career, including two First Team selections, a Rookie of the Year honor in 1993-94 and the conference's Player of the Year in 1996-97. She was also tabbed the Atlantic 10 Championship Most Outstanding Player in 1996, leading GW to two tournament titles during her career.
Along with the team's tournament championships in 1994-95 and 1995-96, Abraham helped lead the Buff & Blue to four A-10 regular season titles and four trips to the NCAA Tournament, advancing to at least the second round in each season. Most notably, Abraham led the Buff & Blue to the Elite Eight in 1996-97, the deepest run GW basketball has ever made. She was also a catalyst on GW's team that advanced to the Sweet 16 in 1994-95, one of four trips GW has made to the third round of the big dance. GW's Elite Eight club dominated the conference en route to a 16-0 record in A-10 play, one of two perfect conference seasons in program history.
Drafted 31st overall in the 1997 WNBA Draft by the Sacramento Monarchs, Abraham played two seasons in the W, one with Sacramento (1997) and one with Detroit (1998). Abraham was inducted into the GW Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, while her 1996-97 team was enshrined in 2019.
Since graduating, Abraham has amassed over 20 years of Division I coaching experience, including serving as Radford's head coach from 2008-13. Her son, Patrick, is also a current member of the Duke men's basketball team.
Tickets for GW's matchup with La Salle are on sale now through the GW box office.
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