LaToya Sanders

Basketball player with WNBA success

LaToya Sanders - Basketball player with WNBA success
Born

September 11th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Achieved significant recognition during time with the Washington Mystics, contributing to the team's success in multiple seasons. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina and was part of the national championship team in 2006. Also represented the United States in international competitions, earning a gold medal at the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship.

Won a WNBA Championship with the Washington Mystics in 2019

Played for teams like the Washington Mystics and the Atlanta Dream

Contributed to the team's playoff runs during multiple seasons

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