Sandy Brondello

Basketball player and coach, WNBA success

Sandy Brondello - Basketball player and coach, WNBA success
Born

August 20th, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professionally in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and represented Australia in international competitions. Transitioned to coaching, leading teams in the WNBA and Australian league. Achieved significant success as a head coach, earning recognition for developing players and implementing effective strategies.

Played for the Australian national team

Coached the Phoenix Mercury to a WNBA championship in 2014

Won multiple league titles as a coach in Australia

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