Many famous women have played basketball. But what does this mean for women's sports? This article will tell you about Beanna Stewart and Cheyenne Parker as well as Katie Douglas and Nneka Okwumike. They have all done amazing things on the court. Find out what these girls have in common and how their basketball skills were so impressive. These famous girls have made a name for themselves as women, but it doesn't stop there.
Beanna Stewart
Beanna Stewart is one the most famous girl basketball players. Her athletic abilities, talent and drive have shaped women’s basketball throughout the United States. She was already dribbling in a Syracuse block at the age of 5. She wrote her goals down on paper and put them up in her bedroom. As a result, her career has taken off, and her new baby Ruby is sure to follow suit.
Cheyenne Parker
Cheyenne Parker, an American professional basketball athlete, is one the most recognized faces in WNBA. She currently plays for the Chicago Sky, and was drafted fifth overall by the team. She has also been a part of offseasons in China, Poland and South Korea. Parker was also the 2017 World Basketball Association's top female player.
Nneka Ogwumike
One of the most famous girl basketball players in history has multiple nicknames, and one of them is "Fearless." She was a late bloomer in the sport, but never lost hope. She was scared to play in grade school basketball, and didn’t have much skill. Nneka was a professional basketball athlete in 2012 and is now a "powerhouse". She has incredible endurance and resilience. She is a great example of how strength may lead a group, and she inspires others with her resilience and strength.
Katie Douglas
American professional basketball player Katie Douglas, one of the most well-known girl basketball players, is a former shooting guard and small forward position. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 7, 1979. She attended Perry Meridian High School as well as Purdue University where she played from 1997 through 2001. In 2001, the Orlando Miracle drafted her to the WNBA. In 2014, she retired.
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie is one the most famous female professional athletes. Born in 1972, Lisa Leslie is the child of a semiprofessional basketball star and a truck driver. When her father left, she was four months pregnant. Leslie attended Morningside High School in Inglewood, California. There, her basketball career flourished. After she graduated, she signed with Los Angeles Sparks.
Seimone Augustus
Aside from her career in the WNBA, Seimone Augustus is one of the most well-known athletes of the black ethnicity. Fans and media love her dedication and courage. Seimone started basketball at a very young age. She was so adept at the game that she even made an appearance in Sports Illustrated for Women. Seimone also won numerous national championships. Seimone stands 6 feet tall with brown hair.
Kaila Charles
Kaila Charles, Maryland’s top soccer player, hails form Glenn Dale. Eleanor Roosevelt High School was her home in Greenbelt, and she was twice on the state championship team. Charles received Washington Post All-Metro honors as a sophomore, and junior. Charles was awarded his Eleanor Roosevelt diploma and transferred to Riverdale Baptist School at Upper Marlboro in Maryland. In addition to receiving All-American honors, Charles also received McDonalds All-American honors.
Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner, the American female basketball player, was arrested Friday after a Russian court found her guilty for smuggling drug. She was sentenced at the age of nine to prison with a fine totaling one million roubles. The case marks a new low in relations between the US and Russia. Joe Biden, US President, has demanded her release, citing Griner’s rights. She was on vacation in Russia when she was arrested and has not been in touch with her family since.