Sylvia Crawley
Basketball player and coach
Born
September 27th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and served as a head coach at the collegiate level. Competed for teams including the Charlotte Sting and the Utah Starzz in the WNBA. Transitioned to coaching after her playing career, leading programs at various universities and contributing to the development of women's basketball.
Played in the WNBA for the Charlotte Sting
Served as head coach at Boston College
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