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American basketball player (1950-)
Rebecca Lobo was a professional basketball player in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003, known for her impressive 6’4″ height and center position. She played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was part of the championship-winning team in 1995. Lobo was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
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About the Rebecca Lobo
Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushinis an American television basketball analyst and former professional women’s basketball player in the Women’s National Basketball Associationfrom 1997 to 2003. Lobo, at 6’4″, played the center position for much of her career. She played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the team that won the 1995 national championship, going 35-0 on the season in the process. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. In April 2017, she was one of the members of the 2017 class of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Tracy McGrady and Muffet McGraw.
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Rebecca Lobo was born on October 6, 1973.
Rebecca Lobo played the center position for most of her basketball career.
Rebecca Lobo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was part of the team that won the 1995 national championship.
Rebecca Lobo played professional basketball in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2003.
Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
In April 2017, Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Tracy McGrady and Muffet McGraw.
After her professional basketball career, Rebecca Lobo has transitioned to being an American television basketball analyst.
4 Quotes by Rebecca Lobo
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There’s nothing masculine about being competitive. There’s nothing masculine about trying to be the best at everything you do, nor is there anything wrong with it. I don’t know why a female athlete has to defend her femininity just because she chooses to play sports.
Rebecca LoboAmerican basketball player
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Athletes who take to the classroom naturally or are encouraged to focus on grades should be able to do well in the classroom. I believe the reason you go to college is to get your degree. It’s not a minor league or an audition for the pros.
Rebecca LoboAmerican basketball player
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My goals have gone from being an all-star to just being able to play basketball. I always took for granted that I could play. Now I know what a gift it is.
Rebecca LoboAmerican basketball player
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People have to understand what my game is. It’s not all about numbers. There’s a bigger picture here. I don’t create off the dribble. I rely on my teammates; my role is to set screens and get rebounds.
Rebecca LoboAmerican basketball player