Heidi Burge Horton, Former WNBA Player and College Basketball Star, Dies at 54

Heidi Burge Horton, a noted former player in the WNBA and a standout at the University of Virginia, passed away this week at the age of 54 after a battle with cancer. Born on November 12, 1971, Horton played for teams like the Los Angeles Sparks and the Washington Mystics. She was also mentioned in The Guinness Book of World Records and served as inspiration for the Disney television movie "Double Teamed."

Dawn Staley, a former teammate and current head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, expressed her heartbreak over Horton's death, highlighting the impact Horton had on the basketball community. This loss has been deeply felt within the University of Virginia women's basketball circle.

Horton’s legacy includes significant achievements in her basketball career, both in college and professionally, and she leaves behind a lasting impression on those who knew her.