Deanna Nolan
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Deanna Nolan (born Deana Nicole Nolan August 25, 1979 in Flint, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Shock in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her primary position is point guard, but occasionally plays the shooting guard position. Her original name was Deana, but was legally changed to Deanna in 2000.
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[edit] High school years
Nolan attended Flint Northern High School where she led her team to back to back Michigan state championships in 1994 and 1995, and was crowned as Michigan's 1995 Miss Basketball.
[edit] College years
Nolan graduated in December 2001 with a degree in child and family development from the University of Georgia. Overall she helped the Lady Bulldogs achieve an 86-12 record overall during her collegiate career.
As a senior, Nolan earned 2001 All-SEC Tournament Team honors.
[edit] WNBA career
In the 2001 WNBA Draft, Nolan was selected by the Detroit Shock in the first round (sixth overall). She has been nicknamed "Tweety", and is well known by fans for her amazing vertical leap.
She was named MVP of the 2006 WNBA Finals.
[edit] International career
In the 2003-04 WNBA off season, Nolan played in Zaragoza club in Spain.
In the 2005-06 WNBA off season, she played for the Ramat Ha-Sharon club in Israel.
[edit] Vital statistics
- Position: Guard
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- College: University of Georgia
- Team(s): Detroit Shock
[edit] Trivia
- She owns three dogs, two chihuahuas and one miniature pinscher.
- She has 16 tattoos. She claims her favorite one is that of a butterfly on her back.
- Claims that her toughest opponent to guard against is Sheryl Swoopes.
- Her favorite basketball player in the NBA is Allen Iverson.
- Wears number 14.
