WNBA Most Defining Milestones (UCONN Alumni)

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WNBA’S 25 MOST DEFINING MILESTONES
Since its inception, the WNBA has continually pushed the boundaries of what women athletes can accomplish on the court and in their communities.
Elaine Teng (ESPN)
May 11, 2021
The 25 firsts that have defined the WNBA's 25 years

Excerpts: UConn Alumni Milestones

• First UConn Player to Sign With the WNBA: Rebecca Lobo
• First 4x NCAAT Most Outstanding Player to Join the WNBA: Breanna Stewart
• First Player With 1000 Three-Pointers: Diana Taurasi
• First Player in WNBA History With 7000 Career Points, 1500 Career Assists, and 1500 Career Rebounds: Diana Taurasi
• First WNBA Player to Win Titles in Three Decades: Sue Bird
• First Former WNBA Player to Own a Team: Renee Montgomery

Other UConn-Related Excerpts

• 11%: Percentage of UConn alumni who appeared in at least one game during the 2020 season, highest of any NCAA team.
• “When I’m preparing [to broadcast] the WNBA draft, talking to coaches or GMs, they’re like, ‘We know if we get a UConn kid, they’re going to be ready.’” - Rebecca Lobo

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