The Unknown Katrina McLain

[From France]

'People need to know Katrina McClain': 'Dream On' documentary spotlights women's basketball legend - Andscape

For recent generations of women’s basketball players and fans, hearing the name Katrina McClain may not resonate. Many won’t play back a mental highlight reel or instantaneously associate the name with basketball greatness. It’s a name some will swear they’ve heard before, but can’t quite place...

andscape.com

 

[From France]

She's got an award named after her, but who remembers what she has done for wbb

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

The program referenced was on last year and was excellent.

The Atlanta Olympics was just after we became fans of Women's Basketball, so we followed closely. I absolutely remember McLain, I will admit that I often associate her in my mind with Theresa Edwards. That was a wonderful team, and - as it was important in the founding of the WNBA and the brief life of the ABL - probably one of the most impactful Olympic teams.

 

[triaddukefan]

I remember her from my early years of following WBB. I know she was an absolute Monster of a player.

 

[AgStatesman]

Did she used to be married to John McClain? I think she went on to work for the Nakatomi Corporation?