Hall of Fame

Kyle HOF

Deanna Kyle Klingman

  • Class
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Basketball

DEANNA KYLE KLINGMAN, University of Scranton
Class of 1985 / Basketball

In 1985, Deanna Kyle averaged 18.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game to lead the Lady Royals to a 31-1 record and their first-ever NCAA title. She was named the NCAA Division III Basketball Player of the Year, first-team all-American, and the tournament MVP of the Middle Atlantic Conference Northern Division. 

Klingman was part of the Scranton coaching staff from 2002-07 to help the team to a 161-21 overall record including five MAC Freedom titles in the six year span. Scranton advanced to the NCAA tournament each year including two semifinal appearances in 2005 and 2006, a quarterfinal in 2004 and two second round appearances in 2002 and 2007. 

Klingman was inducted into The University of Scranton Wall of Fame in 1994.