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Nicole Ohlde
Nicole Katherine Ohlde (born March 13, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Minnesota Lynx, Phoenix Mercury and Tulsa Shock of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). College career Born in Clay Center, Kansas, Ohlde played collegiately at Kansas State University, where she was a two-time, first-team All-American (2003, 2004). She left Kansas State as the school's all-time leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots. Ohlde majored in social science while at Kansas State. Kansas State statistics Source Professional career In the 2004 WNBA draft, Ohlde was selected by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round (sixth overall). As a rookie, Ohlde averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. She averaged 11.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 2005. In 2006, her production dipped to 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. She spent most of the season playing center, rather than her natur ...
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Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to center (basketball), centers and are typically the tallest or second tallest player on the court. During an offensive possession, the power forward typically plays with their backs toward the basket and are typically a "go-to" position in regard to scoring in the Post (basketball), post. In a pick and roll offense, the power forward typically sets a screen for a guard and "rolls" towards the basket to receive a pass (or "pops" towards the perimeter for an open shot). When on Defense (sport), defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, including rebound (basketball), rebounding, Screen (sports), screen setting, Block (bask ...
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All-America
The All-America designation is an annual honor bestowed on outstanding athletes in the United States who are considered to be among the best athletes in their respective sport. Individuals receiving this distinction are typically added to an All-America team for their sport. Some sports have multiple All-America teams, and list the honorees as members of a first team, second team, or third team. All-America teams are composed of outstanding U.S. amateur athletes. Individuals falling short of qualifying for the honor may receive All-America honorable mention. The designation is typically used at the collegiate level, although, beginning in 1957, high school athletes in football began being honored with All-American status, which then carried over to other sports like basketball and cross-country running. The selection criteria vary by sport. Athletes at the high school and college level placed on All-America teams are referred to as ''All-Americans.'' Term usage Individuals ear ...
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2007 WNBA Season
The 2007 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's 11th season. On January 3, 2007 The Charlotte Sting folded. Three months later on April 4, the Women's National Basketball Association, WNBA held their annual draft in Cleveland, Ohio. Lindsey Harding of Duke University was selected number one by the Phoenix Mercury. The Duke University, Duke point guard was traded later to the Minnesota Lynx for Tangela Smith. The San Antonio Silver Stars selected Ohio State University center, Jessica Davenport. Davenport was traded to the New York Liberty for Becky Hammon. The season kicked off on May 19, with a rematch of the 2006 WNBA Finals between the Sacramento Monarchs and the Detroit Shock. The Shock defeated the Monarchs 75-68. On July 15 The All Star Game was played at the Capital One Arena, Verizon Center in Washington D.C. The Eastern All Stars defeated the Western All Stars 103-99. Detroit Shock center, Cheryl Ford won the MVP of the game. Playing 27 minutes contri ...
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2006 Minnesota Lynx Season
The 2006 WNBA season was the eighth season for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx played horribly all season, leading them to dead last in the West and a franchise-worst of 10-24. Offseason Expansion draft Stacey Lovelace-Tolbert was selected by the Chicago Sky in the draft. WNBA draft *The Detroit Shock traded Ambrosia Anderson to the Lynx during the draft. Regular season Season standings Season schedule Player stats References {{DEFAULTSORT:2006 Minnesota Lynx Season Minnesota Lynx seasons Minnesota Minnesota Lynx The Minnesota Lynx are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Lynx compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Western Conference (WNBA), Western Conference. The team won the WNBA ...
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2006 WNBA Season
The 2006 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's tenth season. The league added one team: the Chicago Sky. The Sky were the first expansion team since 2000 when the Indiana Fever, Miami Sol, Portland Fire, and the Seattle Storm came to the WNBA. On April 5, the WNBA held their draft. Seimone Augustus, guard out of Louisiana State University was the number one overall pick. She was selected by the Minnesota Lynx. Cappie Pondexter, guard out of Rutgers University went number two. She was selected by the Phoenix Mercury. The season started on May 20 with a game between the Sacramento Monarchs and the Phoenix Mercury. The game was televised by ABC. The Monarchs won the game 105–78. On July 12, The All Star Game was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The East All Stars defeated the West All Stars 98–82. Katie Douglas of the Connecticut Sun was named MVP in the game with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists. The 2006 WNBA season conclud ...
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2005 Minnesota Lynx Season
The 2005 WNBA season was the seventh for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx missed the playoffs for the first time in three years. It also marked the final season for original franchise superstar Katie Smith, as she was traded to the Detroit Shock during the season. Offseason WNBA draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Player stats References External linksLynx on Basketball Reference {{DEFAULTSORT:2005 Minnesota Lynx Season Minnesota Lynx seasons Minnesota Minnesota Lynx The Minnesota Lynx are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Lynx compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Western Conference (WNBA), Western Conference. The team won the WNBA ...
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2005 WNBA Season
The 2005 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's ninth season. The season ended with the Sacramento Monarchs winning their first WNBA Championship. Regular season Standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Playoffs Awards ''Reference'': Individual Team Players of the Week Coaches Eastern Conference * Charlotte Sting: Trudi Lacey and Tyrone Bogues *Connecticut Sun: Mike Thibault *Detroit Shock: Bill Laimbeer *Indiana Fever: Brian Winters *New York Liberty: Pat Coyle *Washington Mystics: Richie Adubato Western Conference *Houston Comets: Van Chancellor *Los Angeles Sparks: Henry Bibby and Joe Bryant *Minnesota Lynx: Suzie McConnell Serio *Phoenix Mercury: Carrie Graf *Sacramento Monarchs: John Whisenant * San Antonio Silver Stars: Dan Hughes *Seattle Storm: Anne Donovan Anne Theresa Donovan (November 1, 1961 – June 13, 2018) was an American women's basketball player and coach. From 2013 to 2015, she was the head coac ...
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2004 Minnesota Lynx Season
The 2004 WNBA season was the sixth for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx qualified for their second consecutive playoff berth, but lost in the opening round to eventual champion Seattle Storm. Offseason Dispersal Draft Based on the Lynx's 2003 record, they would pick 7th in the Cleveland Rockers dispersal draft. The Lynx picked Helen Darling. WNBA draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Playoffs Player stats Awards and honors *Teresa Edwards, Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award *Suzie McConnell Serio, WNBA Coach of the Year Award References External linksLynx on Basketball Reference {{DEFAULTSORT:2004 Minnesota Lynx Season Minnesota Lynx seasons Minnesota Minnesota Lynx The Minnesota Lynx are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis. The Lynx compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Western Conference (WNBA), Western Conference. The team won the WNBA ...
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2004 WNBA Season
The 2004 WNBA season was the Women's National Basketball Association's eighth season. The league had one fewer team than in 2003 as the Cleveland Rockers folded after the 2003 season. The season ended with the Seattle Storm winning their first WNBA Championship, as their head coach Anne Donovan became the first female coach to win a WNBA championship. Cleveland Rockers dispersal draft On January 6, 2004, the Cleveland Rockers dispersal draft was held. This draft re-assigned players from the Cleveland Rockers who folded after the end of 2003 WNBA season. The remaining thirteen teams in the WNBA each selected one player from the 2003 Rockers roster in the one-round draft. Teams drafted in inverse order of their 2003 regular season finish. The top four picks were: Regular season Standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Playoffs Awards ''Reference'': Individual Team Players of the Week Coaches Eastern Conference * Charlotte Sting: Trudi Lacey and ...
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WNBA Finals
The WNBA Finals is the championship series of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the conclusion of the league's postseason each fall. The series was named the WNBA Championship until 2002. The series is played between the winners of the playoff semifinals. At the conclusion of the championship round, the winner of the WNBA Finals is presented the championship trophy. The WNBA Finals has been played at the conclusion of every WNBA season in history, the first being held in 1997. Since 2005, the winner of the WNBA Finals has been determined through a 2–2–1 format. The first, second, and fifth games of the series are played at the arena of the team who earned home court advantage by having the better record during the regular season. Beginning in 2025, the Finals will switch to a best-of-seven series with a 2–2–1–1–1 format similar to that of the NBA Finals. History The WNBA's playoff format has changed several times in the league's history. In ...
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Kara Braxton
Kara Liana Braxton (born February 18, 1983) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Early life Kara and her twin sister Kim grew up in a household with four other siblings in Jackson, Michigan. Her father also played basketball. She played her freshman season at Jackson High and then moved to Oregon. She and her twin sister later enrolled at Westview High School, in the Portland suburb of Beaverton. Braxton attended the University of Georgia, and was freshman of the year. She was frequently late to practice and committed other unspecified violations of team rules, and after three suspensions during the 2002–03 season, on February 20, 2004, coach Andy Landers dismissed Braxton from the team.Associated Press"Georgia Dismisses Leading Scorer Braxton"February 20, 2004 She graduated in 2005. Professional career WNBA On April 16, 2005, the Shock drafted Braxton in the first rou ...
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LaToya Pringle
LaToya Antoinette Sanders (née Pringle; born September 11, 1986), also known as Lara Sanders in Turkey, is an American-Turkish professional basketball coach and former player. She currently serves as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Sanders played college basketball at the University of North Carolina before getting drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2008 WNBA draft. Sanders played for seven seasons in the WNBA with the Mercury, Minnesota Lynx, Los Angeles Sparks, and Washington Mystics. In 2019, her final season in the league, she won the championship with the Mystics. Sanders also played overseas in Israel, Turkey, Russia, and Italy. In 2012, she received Turkish citizenship and represented the Turkey women's national basketball team, including an appearance at the 2016 Summer Olympics. After her playing career, Sanders became an assistant coach, and later associate head coach, for the Mystics. In 2025, she was h ...
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