Rhonda Smith-Banchero (born May 1, 1973) is an American former basketball player. She played college basketball for the Washington Huskies[1][2] where she graduated as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,948 points and was inducted to the Husky Hall of Fame in 2004.[3] She went on to play professionally for several seasons, including for the Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA.[4]
Personal information | |
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Born | Seattle, Washington | May 1, 1973
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Franklin (Seattle, Washington) |
College | Washington (1991–1995) |
WNBA draft | 2000: 3rd round, 46th overall pick |
Selected by the Sacramento Monarchs | |
Playing career | 1995–2001 |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1996–1998 | Seattle Reign |
1998 | Portland Power |
2000 | Sacramento Monarchs |
Personal life edit
Smith-Banchero is the mother of Paolo Banchero.[3]
References edit
- ^ Terry Mosher (15 March 1995). "Huskies' Smith no powderpuff". Kitsap Sun. pp. C1–C2. Retrieved 2 December 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Theresa Smith (8 March 1994). "You can always count on mom". The News Tribune. pp. C1, C5. Retrieved 2 December 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Dan Raley (1 April 2020). "S-I Chooses Seattle's Paolo Banchero to Its All-American Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ Jon Marmor (1 March 1998). "Rhonda Smith, '95, lives her dream of playing pro basketball in Seattle". University of Washington Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
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