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Sheryl Denise Swoopes (born March 25, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA, is a three-time WNBA MVP, and was named one of the league's Top 15 Players of All Time at the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game.
Feb 19, 2024 · Sheryl Swoopes comments on Caitlin Clark's scoring record. On "Gil's Arena," Swoopes said she doesn't think Clark and LSU's Angel Reese will transition to the pro game immediately.
Jul 27, 1999 · On Friday night in Springfield, Massachusetts, Sheryl Swoopes — the first player to sign with the WNBA in 1996 — will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sheryl Swoopes. Sheryl Denice Swoopes Twitter: sherylswoopes22 Instagram: airswoopes22 (Also known as Sheryl Swoopes-Tellison) Position: Forward-Guard Shoots: Right 6-0, 145lb (183cm, 65kg) Born: March 25, 1971 in Brownfield, Texas us. College: Texas Tech
Sheryl Swoopes. Alongside Lisa Leslie and Rebecca Lobo, Sheryl Swoopes was one of the original players signed to the WNBA when the new league for women’s professional basketball was launched in 1996. Before that Swoopes spent her storied college career at Texas Tech where she was a First Team All-America in 1992 and 1993 as well as being ...
Apr 2, 2014 · Sheryl Swoopes is an American basketball star and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She's also the first player to be signed to the WNBA.
Swoopes capped off her collegiate career by leading the Texas Tech Lady Raiders to the 1993 NCAA championship, scoring an NCAA championship game record 47 points in...
May 17, 2018 · In an essay, writer Summer McDonald revisits the career of former WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes and explains how her complicated legacy should never be forgotten.
Sep 8, 2016 · Speed, passion, precision and defense defined Sheryl Swoopes as a player. The Hall of Famer, who at one time was on the very short list of the best players in the world, helped define the WNBA.
Swoopes helped guide USA Basketball to gold medals in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 1994 World Championships. Swoopes was the first player to be signed to the WNBA in 1997. She led the Houston Comets to the first four consecutive WNBA Championships.
