Azzi, Jennifer (1968–)

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Azzi, Jennifer (1968–)

American basketball player. Born Aug 31, 1968, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; graduated from Stanford University, 1990.

Point guard; won a team gold medal at World championships (1990) and Goodwill Games (1994); played for Arvika Basket in Sweden (1995–96); also played in Viterbo, Italy, and Orchies, France; won a team gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996); joined the San Jose Lasers of the American Basketball League; drafted by the Detroit Shock of the WNBA (1999); traded to Utah Starzz (2000). Named Kodak All-American (1989, 1990); received Wade Trophy (1990); named Naismith Player of the Year and NCAA Final Four MVP (1990).

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