Marissa Coleman

Basketball player; NCAA champion

Marissa Coleman - Basketball player; NCAA champion
Born

January 4th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Maryland, contributing to the team's success in achieving an NCAA championship in 2006. Continued a professional career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) with teams such as the Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever. Recognized for scoring and rebounding abilities, along with versatility on the court. Transitioned to playing internationally and contributed to various teams overseas.

Won NCAA championship with University of Maryland

Played in the WNBA for Washington Mystics

Played in the WNBA for Indiana Fever

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