Staley, Dawn (1970–)

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Staley, Dawn (1970–)

African-American basketball player. Born May 4, 1970, in Philadelphia, PA; graduate of University of Virginia, 1992.

Guard; won a team gold medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996), Sydney Olympics (2000) and Athens Olympics (2004); played with the American Basketball League's Philadelphia Rage (1996–97); selected to play for the Charlotte Sting in WNBA 1st-round draft (1999); became 1st woman in US pro-basketball history to record 1,000 assists (2001). Named most outstanding player of (NCAA) Final Four playoffs (1991); named Kodak All-American (thrice) and Naismith Player of the Year (twice).

See also Women in World History.

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