Angel Goodrich, who went from knocking down 3-pointers to knocking down fires, was inducted into the National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame on May 2.

The ceremony was held at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City. Goodrich (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians) was honored with fellow inductees from the class of 2025: tennis player Vance McSpadden Jr. (Cherokee Nation), lacrosse player Neal Powless (Onondaga Nation), and football player James Winchester (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma).

As a high school star in Oklahoma, Goodrich led Sequoyah High to three girls state championships in the early 2000s. She overcame serious injuries early in her college career and went on to star for the University of Kansas, where she scored more than 1,000 points. She played three seasons in the WNBA.

“Angel Goodrich embodies the spirit of resilience and excellence that defines our people,” Chief Jeff Wacoche of the United Keetoowah Band said in a press release. “Her achievements reflect her unwavering determination, and her legacy as a role model continues to uplift the next generation of Keetoowah and Native athletes. We are beyond proud of her induction into the National American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame – it is a momentous and well deserved honor.”

Goodrich also received praise from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, community, where she serves as a firefighter.

“Her hard work, perseverance, and achievements both on and off the job are truly inspiring,” Tulsa Firefighters Local 176 posted on Facebook.

“…Angel’s work ethic and competitive spirit are an inspiration both on and off the court. Today, she shows that same drive and commitment protecting our community, making us all proud to have her on our team,” the Tulsa Fire Department posted, also on Facebook.