Just when it seemed Timms had every accolade under the sun, she was last night named to the Tennessee-based Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

“It’s such a huge honour and I’m so surprised; to be recognised by the powerhouse of basketball at the world level is incredible, I’m rapt,” the Crazy John's South Dragons basketball development coach said.

“My time in the sun is done and dusted and these sort of accolades are just a massive bonus, it’s the icing on the cake."

The former point guard said she was honoured to be recognised following her retirement from the game.

“You’re a long time retired so it’s flattering that people still remember how you played,” Timms said.

“When there are so many awesome current-day players, especially out of Australia like Penny Taylor and Lauren Jackson, it’s quite easy to forget past players and that’s what makes it a little bit more special, that there’s such an awesome crop of current players and to still be recognised for my past achievements.”

Forever a pioneer of women’s sport, Timms is the first person to be named to an overseas hall of fame.

Renowned for her athleticism and sheer determination, Timms played a major role in Australia’s arrival on the international basketball scene.

Her illustrious career is studded with prestigious accolades and capped by an extensive highlights reel.

Timms’ rise to basketball fame dates back to 1984, when the plucky point guard lined up for her first professional season with the Bulleen Melbourne Boomers.

From there Timms shifted to the rival Nunawading Spectres, where she contested six WNBL seasons and won four consecutive titles (1985-88).

In 1989 Timms became the first Australian to play professional basketball in Europe, when she signed to Lotus Munchen in the German national league.

She returned home in 1991 to join the Perth Breakers, earning a fifth WNBL title in her second year with the club.

From way out west Timms journeyed overland to represent the Sydney Flames, winning Basketball Australia’s Player of the Year in both the 1995 and 1996 seasons.

In 1997 Timms again ventured abroad, signed to the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. In her first year on court Timms helped the Mercury to the semi-finals before going one better in 1998 to contest the WNBA Championship series.

She returned to Australian shores in 1998 to rejoin the Bulleen Melbourne Boomers for two years.

On her return to the US in 1999, Timms became the first Australian selected to play in the WNBA First All-Star game. She was named to the team for a second consecutive year in 2000.

Following her retirement in 2001, Timms’ number seven jersey was retired by the Phoenix Mercury, making her only the second player in the WNBA to receive such an honour. At the time of her retirement, Timms was the Mercury's all-time leader in assists.

Despite her resounding success on international soil Timms remained a dedicated national representative right throughout her career, playing a total of 264 senior games for the Australian Opals and captaining the side from 1999.

She represented her country in three Olympic Games, in Seoul in 1988 (fourth), Atlanta in 1996 (bronze) and Sydney in 2000 (silver). Her 1996 bronze medal was the first Olympic medal won by any Australian basketball team.

In addition to her three Olympic campaigns Timms contested four World Championships, winning a bronze medal at her final hit-out in 1998.

Twice named Australia’s International Player of the Year (1994, 1996), Timms has all the accolades to prove her standing in the elite ranks of world sport. In 2003 she was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame and in 2006 she was named to the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame.

In joining the Crazy John’s South Dragons’ coaching staff, Timms became just the second female behind Lori Chizik (South East Melbourne Magic) to enter the NBL coaching fray.

But awards aside, it’s the determination and sheer talent with which she played that will ensure Timms is remembered.