Noelle Quinn
Basketball player and coach, Seattle Storm
Born
January 3rd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player transitioned into coaching. Played college basketball at UCLA, where achievements included reaching the NCAA tournament multiple times. Selected 35th overall in the 2007 WNBA Draft by the Seattle Storm. Contributed to the team's playoff appearances over several seasons. Later became an assistant coach for the Storm, focusing on player development and strategy.
Played for the Seattle Storm from 2007 to 2015
Served as an assistant coach for the Seattle Storm
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