Crystal Langhorne

Professional basketball player, WNBA All-Star

Crystal Langhorne - Professional basketball player, WNBA All-Star
Born

October 27th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, made significant contributions to women's basketball. Played college basketball at the University of Maryland, where earned All-American honors. Drafted in the second round of the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics, began a successful career in the WNBA. Played as a forward, known for scoring and rebounding abilities. Selected as a WNBA All-Star in 2015, highlighting skill and performance during the season. Also participated in international competitions and contributed to team success.

WNBA All-Star in 2015

Played for Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm

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