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Amber Jacobs
Amber Jacobs (born June 29, 1982) is a former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), for the Los Angeles Sparks. She then became the assistant athletic director for Clarks Summit University and their head women's basketball coach. Prior to that, Jacobs was an assistant coach at the University of Rhode Island women's basketball team under her former head coach at Boston College Cathy Inglese. After attending Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, Jacobs attended college at Boston College and graduated in 2004. Following her collegiate career, she was selected as the 33rd overall pick in the 2004 WNBA Draft. Primarily as reserve in her first two seasons, Jacobs averaged 3.4 points and 1.8 assists per game. She became Lynx starting point guard in 2006 and averaged 8.2 points and 3.4 assists per game. With the acquisitions of rookies Lindsey Harding and Noelle Quinn, Jacobs returned to a reserve role in 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Point Guard
The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the five Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. Point guards are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time. Above all, the point guard must understand and accept their coach's game plan; in this way, the position can be compared to a quarterback in American football. They must also be able to adapt to what the defense is allowing and must control the pace of the game. A point guard specializes in certain skills, like other player positions in basketball. Their primary job is to facilitate scoring opportunities for their team, or sometimes for themselves. Lee Rose (basketball), Lee Rose has described a point guard as a coach on the floor, who can handle and distribute the ball to teammates. This typically involves setting up plays on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 2004 WNBA season, Minnesota 2004 in sports in Minnesota, Minnesota Lynx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Women's Basketball Coaches
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Living People
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1982 Births
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston College Lady Eagles
Boston College Eagles Women's Basketball is the NCAA Division I women's basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The team has competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. The Eagles have appeared in 7 NCAA Tournaments in their history, most recently in 2006. They play home games at the Conte Forum, and are currently coached by Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, entering her fourth year. History The Boston College women's basketball team played its first game January 9, 1973, and lost to Eastern Nazarene 42–35. In its next game BC downed Jackson, 52–30, to win its first game in the program's history. The Eagles finished their first season 4–6 with wins over Mount Ida, Stonehill College and Radcliffe. In her second season as head coach, Maureen Enos lead BC to a 9–4 record for the team's first-ever winning record. Margo Plotzke took over in time for the 1980 season and she would fini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Los Angeles Sparks Season
The 2008 Los Angeles Sparks season was the 12th season for the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks returned to the postseason for the first time since 2006. Offseason The following player was selected in the Expansion Draft: * LaToya Thomas Los Angeles Sparks WNBA Draft * On October 23, 2007. The WNBA draft lottery was held. The Los Angeles Sparks received the first pick for the upcoming 2008 WNBA Draft. Transactions *April 24, The Sparks waived DeTrina White. *April 23 The Sparks waived Layla Schwarz due to injury. *April 22, The Sparks traded Taj McWilliams-Franklin and a first-round pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft to the Washington Mystics for DeLisha Milton-Jones. *April 21 The Sparks signed Tiina Sten to a training camp contract. *April 17 The Sparks signed Vaida Sipaviciute to a training camp contract. *April 15 The Sparks signed Lady Comfort to a training camp contract. *April 2 The Sparks signed Olympia Scott to a training camp contract. *March 6, The Sparks signed Layla Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Washington Mystics Season
The 2008 WNBA season was the 11th season for the Washington Mystics women's professional basketball team. Despite a 10–16 record before the WNBA break for the Beijing Olympics, Mystics officials said that attendance at Verizon Center had risen from nearly 1,200 fans a game over the previous season, with total ticket revenue up 17 percent, and season-ticket sales for the 2008 season were up 20 percent from last season, bringing the team's base to nearly 3,000. Off-season On October 2, 2007, the Mystics announced that Tree Rollins would be named the permanent head coach. Rollins had been the interim head coach since the resignation of Richie Adubato on June 1, 2007. Expansion draft Yelena Leuchanka was selected in the 2008 Expansion Draft for the Atlanta Dream. WNBA draft Transactions Trades Free agents Regular season * On July 19, 2008, Tree Rollins was fired by the team after an 8–14 start. Assistant coach Jessie Kenlaw was named as interim head coach. Season standi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 WNBA Season
The 2008 WNBA season was the 12th season of the Women's National Basketball Association. It was the first WNBA season with a franchise in Atlanta as the Dream were announced in late 2007. No WNBA All-Star Game was held due to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The regular season began with a televised (ABC) meeting between the defending champion Phoenix Mercury and the Los Angeles Sparks in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 17. 2007–2008 off-season * On September 27, 2007, Phoenix Mercury coach Paul Westhead resigned and took a job as an assistant coach under P. J. Carlesimo for the Seattle SuperSonics. Assistant coach Corey Gaines was named the team's new head coach on November 7. * On October 2, 2007, the Washington Mystics announced that Tree Rollins would be named the permanent head coach. Rollins had been the interim head coach since the resignation of Richie Adubato on June 1. * On October 18, 2007, the WNBA announced the league awarded an expansion franchise to the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Minnesota Lynx Season
The 2007 WNBA season was the ninth season for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx tied their franchise-worst record from 2006 and never reached the playoff race. Offseason Dispersal Draft WNBA draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule * The July 6 game was played at Williams Arena due to a conflict at Target Center. Player stats References {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 Minnesota Lynx Season Minnesota Lynx seasons Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ... Minnesota Lynx ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 contrib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team won the WNBA title in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Founded pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
