Rebecca Lobo
Basketball player and sportscaster
Born
October 6th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in women's basketball, Lobo played for the Connecticut Huskies, leading the team to a national championship in 1995. Lobo was selected first overall in the 1997 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty. Throughout a successful professional career, she earned accolades including the WNBA Rookie of the Year and was a key member of the U.S. women's basketball team that won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. After retiring, she transitioned into sports broadcasting, providing coverage and analysis for various networks.
Winning a national championship with Connecticut Huskies in 1995
Being the first overall pick in the 1997 WNBA Draft
Winning a gold medal with the U.S. women's basketball team in 1996
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