Kia Vaughn

Basketball player and WNBA champion

Kia Vaughn - Basketball player and WNBA champion
Born

January 24th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Career in basketball commenced at Rutgers University, where played from 2005 to 2009. Selected in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Later played for the New York Liberty, contributing to the team's performance in the league. Achieved recognition as a key player in women's basketball in the WNBA. Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions, showcasing talent on a global scale.

Won the WNBA Championship with the New York Liberty in 2019

Represented the Czech Republic in international competitions

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