Janell Burse

	Janell Burse Janell Latrice Burse (born May 19, 1979) is a 6'5" women's basketball player who played center for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA. After playing college ball at Tulane University, Burse was drafted in the second round (28th overall) by the Minnesota Lynx in 2001, and played her first three professional seasons with that team. As part of an ill-fated attempt by the Lynx to land hometown sensation Lindsay Whalen in the 2004 WNBA Draft, Burse was traded with Sheri Sam to the Storm for Amanda Lassiter and a high draft pick. Whalen was snatched up by the Connecticut Sun, and Seattle gained two key players for its 2004 championship run. Burse backed up center Kamila Vodichkova in 2004, and took over the starting role when Vodichkova left for the Phoenix Mercury the next season. Fans expected Burse to lose this job to the highly touted Suzy Batkovic when the latter joined the team in mid-season, but Burse played so well that she started the entire year. Burse, who had purchased a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Center (basketball) The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five or the pivot, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the NBA, the center is typically close to tall. They traditionally play close to the basket in the low post. Centers are valued for their ability to protect their own goal from high-percentage close attempts on defense, while scoring and rebounding with high efficiency on offense. In the 1950s and 1960s, George Mikan and Bill Russell were centerpieces of championship dynasties and defined early prototypical centers. With the addition of a three-point field goal for the 1979–80 NBA season, 1979–80 season, however, NBA basketball gradually became more perimeter-oriented and saw the importance of the center position diminished. The most recent center to win an NBA Most Valuable Player Award was Nikola Jokić, win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Phoenix Mercury The Phoenix Mercury are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference (WNBA), Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 WNBA season, 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises. The team is owned by Robert Sarver, who also owns the NBA team Phoenix Suns. The Mercury have qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in fifteen of its twenty-four years in Phoenix. The franchise has been home to players such as former University of Connecticut, UConn Diana Taurasi, Rutgers University, Rutgers grad Cappie Pondexter, former Temple University, Temple power forward Candice Dupree, former Baylor University, Baylor center Brittney Griner, and Australian guard Penny Taylor. In 1998 WNBA season, 1998, 2007 WNBA season, 2007, 2009 WNBA season, 2009, 2014 WNBA season, 2014, and 2021 WNBA season, 2021 the Mercury went to the WNBA Finals; they lost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2005 WNBA Season The 2005 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's ninth season. The season ended with the Sacramento Monarchs winning their first WNBA Championship. Regular season standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Season award winners Playoffs Coaches Eastern Conference Charlotte Sting: Trudi Lacey and Tyrone Bogues Connecticut Sun: Mike Thibault * Detroit Shock: Bill Laimbeer Indiana Fever: Brian Winters New York Liberty: Pat Coyle Washington Mystics: Richie Adubato Western Conference Houston Comets: Van Chancellor Los Angeles Sparks: Henry Bibby and Joe Bryant Minnesota Lynx: Suzie McConnell Serio Phoenix Mercury: Carrie Graf Sacramento Monarchs: John Whisenant San Antonio Silver Stars: Dan Hughes Seattle Storm: Anne Donovan Anne Theresa Donovan (November 1, 1961 – June 13, 2018) was an American women's basketball player and coach. From 2013 to 2015, she was the head coach of the Connecticut Sun. In her playing career, Dono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2004 Seattle Storm Season The 2004 WNBA season was the fifth season for the Seattle Storm. They captured their first title in franchise history, bringing a title back to Seattle for the first time since 1979 when the Seattle SuperSonics, the Storm's former sister team, brought a title to Seattle by beating the Washington Bullets. Offseason WNBA Draft Regular season Season standings Season Schedule Playoff Results Player stats ''Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average'' Playoffs Won WNBA Western Conference Semifinals (2-0) over Minnesota Lynx Won WNBA Western Conference Finals (2-1) over Sacramento Monarchs Won WNBA Finals (2-1) over Connecticut Sun Awards and honors Betty Lennox, WNBA Finals MVP Award * Lauren Jackson, WNBA Peak Performers, WNBA Peak Performer Lauren Jackson, Best WNBA Player ESPY Award References External linksStorm on Basketball Reference {{2004 WNBA season by team Seattle Storm seasons 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2004 WNBA Season The 2004 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's eighth season. The league had one fewer team than in 2003 as the Cleveland Rockers folded after the 2003 season. The season ended with the Seattle Storm winning their first WNBA Championship, as their head coach Anne Donovan became the first female coach to win a WNBA championship. Regular season standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Season award winners Playoffs Coaches Eastern Conference Charlotte Sting: Trudi Lacey and Tyrone Bogues Connecticut Sun: Mike Thibault Detroit Shock: Bill Laimbeer Indiana Fever: Brian Winters New York Liberty: Richie Adubato and Pat Coyle Washington Mystics: Michael Adams Western Conference Houston Comets: Van Chancellor Los Angeles Sparks: Michael Cooper, Karleen Thompson and Ryan Weisenberg Minnesota Lynx: Suzie McConnell Serio Phoenix Mercury: Carrie Graf Sacramento Monarchs: John Whisenant San Antonio Silver Stars: Dee Brown and Shell Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2003 Minnesota Lynx Season The 2003 WNBA season was the fifth season for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx reached their first WNBA Playoffs, but lost in 3 games to the Los Angeles Sparks in the opening round. Offseason Dispersal Draft WNBA draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Player stats References {{DEFAULTSORT:2003 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]
	2003 WNBA Season The 2003 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's seventh season. It was first season in which teams either folded or relocated, as well as the first to have teams that were not co-owned with NBA teams. The Orlando Miracle relocated to Connecticut and became the Connecticut Sun, the Utah Starzz relocated to San Antonio, Texas and became the San Antonio Silver Stars. Meanwhile, both the Miami Sol and the Portland Fire folded, while the Charlotte Sting became the second WNBA team without a brother NBA team. The schedule increased from 32 games per team to 34, where it stands to this day. The season ended with the Detroit Shock winning their first WNBA Championship. Regular season standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Season award winners Playoffs Coaches Eastern Conference Charlotte Sting: Trudi Lacey Cleveland Rockers: Dan Hughes (basketball), Dan Hughes Connecticut Sun: Mike Thibault Detroit Shock: Bill Laimbeer Indiana Fever: Nell F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2002 Minnesota Lynx Season The 2002 WNBA season was the fourth for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx failed to emerge from their recent struggles, going dead last in the West. Offseason WNBA draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Player stats References {{DEFAULTSORT:2002 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]
	2002 WNBA Season The 2002 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's sixth season. The season ended with the Los Angeles Sparks winning their second WNBA championship. Regular season standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Season award winners Playoffs Coaches Eastern Conference Charlotte Sting: Anne Donovan Cleveland Rockers: Dan Hughes (basketball), Dan Hughes Detroit Shock: Greg Williams (basketball), Greg Williams and Bill Laimbeer Indiana Fever: Nell Fortner Miami Sol: Ron Rothstein New York Liberty: Richie Adubato Orlando Miracle: Dee Brown (basketball, born 1968), Dee Brown Washington Mystics: Marianne Stanley Western Conference Houston Comets: Van Chancellor Los Angeles Sparks: Michael Cooper Minnesota Lynx: Brian Agler and Heidi VanDerveer Phoenix Mercury: Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Cynthia Cooper and Linda Sharp Portland Fire: Linda Hargrove (basketball), Linda Hargrove Sacramento Monarchs: Maura McHugh Seattle Storm: Lin Dunn Utah Starzz: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2001 Minnesota Lynx Season The 2001 WNBA season was the third season for the Minnesota Lynx. Offseason WNBA Draft Regular season Season standings Season schedule Player stats References {{DEFAULTSORT:2001 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]
	2001 WNBA Season The 2001 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's fifth season. The season ended with the Los Angeles Sparks winning their first WNBA championship. Regular season standings Eastern Conference Western Conference Season award winners Playoffs Coaches Eastern Conference Charlotte Sting: Anne Donovan Cleveland Rockers: Dan Hughes * Detroit Shock: Greg Williams Indiana Fever: Nell Fortner Miami Sol: Ron Rothstein New York Liberty: Richie Adubato Orlando Miracle: Carolyn Peck Washington Mystics: Tom Maher Western Conference Houston Comets: Van Chancellor Los Angeles Sparks: Michael Cooper Minnesota Lynx: Brian Agler Phoenix Mercury: Cynthia Cooper Portland Fire: Linda Hargrove Sacramento Monarchs: Maura McHugh Seattle Storm: Lin Dunn Utah Starzz: Fred Williams and Candi Harvey External links2001 WNBA Awards {{DEFAULTSOR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	KeyArena Climate Pledge Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located north of Downtown Seattle in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, for which it was originally developed. After opening in 1962, it was subsequently bought and converted by the city of Seattle for entertainment purposes. From 2018 to 2021, the arena underwent a $1.15 billion redevelopment; the renovation preserved the original exterior and roof, which was declared a Seattle Landmark in 2017 and was listed on the Washington Heritage Register as well as the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The renovated venue has a capacity of 17,151 for ice hockey and 18,300 for basketball. The arena is currently the home to the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL), the Seattle Storm of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), the Seattle University Redhawks men's basketball team, and the Rat City Roll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]