Luz, Helen (1972–)
Luz, Helen (1972–)
Brazilian basketball player. Name variations: Helen Cristina Santos Luz. Born Nov 23, 1972, in Araçatuba, Brazil; sister of Cintia Dos Santos and Silvia Luz (both basketball players).
Won a team bronze medal at Sydney Olympics (2000). Awarded MVP of South American championships (2001); joined the WNBA Washington Mystics (2001).
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