WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mystics legend Monique Currie added another accolade to her resume last week, being inducted into the Duke Hall of Fame alongside other Blue Devil legends.

In 2001, Currie became a Duke Blue Devil after starring as a Gatorade All-American at Bullis School in Potomac, MD. Over her five-year collegiate career, the 6'0 forward became the first player in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) women's basketball history to accumulate 2,000 points, 800 rebounds, 400 assists and 200 steals. She also earned ACC Player of the Year honors in 2005 after averaging 17.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The two-time Associated Press All-American and four-time All-ACC selection player helped the team to a record of 123-17 (.879) during her career, including a 55-5 (.917) mark in ACC play. 

Through her time as an undergrad, Currie earned a plethora of awards, including ACC Tournament MVP in 2002, ACC All-Tournament Team honors (2002, 2004, 2005 & 2006) and a spot on the 2006 NCAA All-Final Four Team as the Blue Devils captured a pair of ACC Tournament titles and twice advanced to the NCAA Final Four. Closing the curtain on her collegiate career, she mounted 2,122 points, 874 rebounds, 413 assists and 228 steals–positioning her as a lottery pick in the 2006 WNBA draft.

Currie was selected third overall by the Charlotte Sting, starting in 33 out of 34 games as a rookie and being named to the WNBA All-Rookie team. She spent 13 years in the league and really came into her own as a member of her hometown team. Spending over half her career in Washington, Currie ranks near the top of several Mystics record lists. Totaling her career in D.C., she ranks fourth in points (2,843), top five in assists (524), third in steals (260), fifth in rebounds (1,132), and first in free throws made (883). Concluding the 2010 season averaging 14.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, the forward was runner up for the WNBA’s Most Improved Player award.

Playing her final season in the W with the Mystics was a fitting finish for the DMV native, who formally announced her retirement in 2019 on her 36th birthday. "Mo [Currie] is one of the fiercest competitors I ever had the privilege of coaching," former Duke coach Gail Goestenkors stated. "She continued to grow her game and embrace new challenges. She was and is always looking to learn and grow. I have no doubt she will continue to be successful in this next chapter of her life." 

On October 25^th, Duke honored Monique Currie as a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee for her impact on the continued legacy the women's basketball program. The legend shared an emotional speech and was joined by fellow Blue Devil and former Mystics teammate Alana Beard who expressed appreciation and love for her longtime teammate during the ceremony.

Currie remains a strong voice for women's sports and undoubtedly left behind a legacy. She now lives in Portland, working at Nike's headquarters as a Product Line Manager for Fuelband sportswear and footwear. "I'm always going to be an advocate for women's basketball in getting the proper exposure," Currie said. "I'll have a chance to meet the people who make those decisions. And just put it in their ear so they know how important women's basketball is to so many people. Hopefully, I can be a voice in that."