Teresa Gabriele (born 1979) is a retired Canadian professional

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player. She plays for Canada women's national basketball team. She has competed in both the

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and the

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. She is tall.

Early life and education

Gabriele was born in

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and developed her basketball skills from a young age. She attended

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(SFU), where she played for the SFU Clan women's basketball team. During her collegiate career, she led the team to three national championship games, securing the program's first

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(CIS) national championship in 2002 with a perfect 35-0 record. In the 2002 CIS national championship game, SFU defeated Laval 66-51, and Gabriele was named the tournament MVP. That same season, she set a school record by scoring 45 points in a single game against Trinity Western.

Professional career

After her collegiate success, Gabriele played professionally in Austria and Spain, gaining valuable international experience. Her professional career further developed her skills and prepared her for significant contributions to the national team.

National team contributions

Gabriele joined the Canadian women's national basketball team in 1998 and remained a key player until her retirement in 2012. She made her Olympic debut at the

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in Sydney, where Canada finished in tenth place. After a brief retirement, she returned to compete in the

in London, helping Canada reach the quarter-finals for the first time in program history, ultimately finishing eighth.

Post-retirement and legacy

Following her retirement from professional basketball, Gabriele's legacy continues to inspire young athletes in Canada. In recognition of her contributions to the sport, she was inducted into the Simon Fraser University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.

References

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