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Maya April Moore (born June 11, 1989) is an American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player. Naming her their inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017, Sports Illustrated called Moore the "greatest winner in the history of women's basketball". [2]
In 1977, she won the inaugural Honda Sports Award for basketball, [14] as well as the Broderick Cup, an award for outstanding female athletes in college. [15] [16] [17] During her tenure at Delta State, Harris was the only African American player on the team. [18] [19]
Brittney Yvette Griner (/ ˈ ɡ r aɪ n ər /; born October 18, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). [1] She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team [2] [3] and a six-time WNBA All-Star. [4]
The group was to comprise the 15 best and most influential players of the first fifteen years of the WNBA, with consideration also accorded to sportsmanship, community service, leadership, and contribution to the growth of women's basketball; only players to have competed in the WNBA were eligible, but extra-league achievements were considered.
A basic statistic from the National Basketball Association shows that Black players make up around 70% of the NBA today. They are also the league’s most vocal advocates for social justice.
The W25 (2021, Top 25 players from first 25 years) NCAA. 2× NCAA National Champion (2000, 2002) 3× Nancy Lieberman Award (2000, 2001, 2002) Naismith College Player of the Year (2002) USBWA Women's National Player of the Year (2002) Senior CLASS Award [127] (2002) Big East Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Year (2002)
Farhiya Abdi; Tajama Abraham; Svetlana Abrosimova; Natalie Achonwa; Jessica Adair; Danielle Adams; Jordan Adams; Elisa Aguilar; Matee Ajavon; Bella Alarie; Marcie Alberts
Lisa Deshaun Leslie (born July 7, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. She is currently the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.