The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Women’s Basketball national champion Fran Harris earns Distinguished Alumnus Award
06.23.2025 | Women's Basketball
The honor recognizes alumni who have made significant achievements in their careers and service to the University.
AUSTIN, Texas — Former WNBA champion and Texas women's basketball national champion Fran Harris has been honored by the Texas Exes as a recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Harris is a former WNBA champion with the Houston Comets and a gold medalist with USA Basketball. She was the captain and leading scorer of the undefeated 1986 national championship team at The University of Texas.
Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Harris is a Fortune 100 consultant, the author of 20 books, and a sought-after media personality with appearances on Good Morning America, TODAY, CNBC, CNN, FOX Business, and Oprah's Radio Network. She has served as an announcer for ESPN, Longhorn Network, SEC, and ACC Networks; hosted HGTV's Home Rules; and currently works as a TV analyst for the WNBA's Dallas Wings.
Harris is also the founder of EXALT, a developmental women's basketball league launching in 2026; co-founder of The Athletic Club sports complexes; and creator of ELECTRA, the first electrolyte drink developed by and for women.
The Texas Exes created the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1958 to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession, community, and through service to the University. Through a commitment to excellence, our Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients truly exemplify the phrase, "What starts here, changes the world."
Each year, six alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and through service to the University are honored with the prestigious award. Harris and the honorees in the class will be recognized in a ceremony on November 21, 2025.