Rebekkah Brunson

Basketball player and coach

Rebekkah Brunson - Basketball player and coach
Born

December 11th, 1981
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player and coach, achieved significant success in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played for the Sacramento Monarchs and the Minnesota Lynx, contributing to championship victories. Transitioned into coaching, focusing on developing talent and strategies in the sport.

Won four WNBA championships with Minnesota Lynx

Named to the WNBA All-Star team multiple times

Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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