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Deanna Nolan
Deanna was born on August 25, 1979 in
Flint, Michigan and is a professional basketball player for the
Detroit Shock in the
Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her primary position is point
guard, but occasionally plays the
shooting guard position. Her original name was Deana, and was legally
changed to Deanna in 2000.
High School Years
Nolan attended Flint Northern High School where she led her team to
two girl's basketball state
championships.
College
Years
Nolan
graduated in December 2001 with a degree in child and family development from
the University of Georgia. Overall she helped the Lady Bulldogs achieve an 86-12
record during her collegiate career. As a senior, Nolan earned 2001 All-SEC
Tournament Team honors.
WNBA Career
In the
2001 WNBA Draft, Nolan was selected by the
Detroit Shock in the first round (sixth overall)
and averaged 7.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 20.2 minutes a game during her
rookie season. She has been nicknamed "Tweety",
and is well known by fans for her amazing vertical leap.
International Career
In the 2003-04 WNBA off season, Nolan played in Zaragoza
club in Spain. In the 2005-06 WNBA off season, she played for the
Ramat Ha-Sharon club in Israel.
Vital Statistics
- Position:
Guard
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- College:
University of Georgia
- Team:
Detroit Shock
Trivia
- She owns three dogs, two chihuahuas
and one
miniature pinscher.
- She has 16
tattoos. She claims her favorite one is that of a butterfly
on her back.
- Claims that her toughest opponent to guard against is
Sheryl Swoopes.
- Her favorite basketball player in the
NBA is
Allen Iverson.
- Wears number 14
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