Tamera Young
Basketball player; WNBA veteran
Born
October 30th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player with a career spanning multiple teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played for the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, and Las Vegas Aces. Recognized for contributions to the teams with scoring and leadership on the court. Selected as the 8th overall pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft. Played collegiate basketball at the University of North Carolina before transitioning to a professional career.
Selected 8th overall in the 2006 WNBA Draft
Played for Atlanta Dream and Chicago Sky
Competed with Las Vegas Aces
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