Cappie Pondexter
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Cappie Pondexter (born January 7, 1983 in Oceanside, California) is a professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury.
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[edit] College years
Pondexter attended college at Rutgers University. She led the Scarlet Knights to a 97-22 record and back-to-back Big East Championships in 2005 and 2006. She competed in four NCAA Tournaments, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2005. During the 2005-2006 season, Rutgers compiled a 27-5 record, including a 16-0 record in Big East Conference play. Pondexter took home several awards, including the 2006 Women's Basketball News Service National Player of the year. In her career, the guard scored over 2,000 points.
[edit] WNBA career
Pondexter was selected 2nd overall in the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. As a rookie, she was named to the western conference WNBA all star team.
[edit] International career
Hired by Fenerbahce, The Turkish Club for 2006-2007 season.
[edit] Vital statistics
- Position: Guard
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- College: Rutgers University
- Team(s): Phoenix Mercury
