Coquese Washington
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Coquese Makebra Washington (born January 17, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, USA) is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who currently serves as the head coach of Penn State's women's basketball team. Washington holds a law degree, and was also the first president of the WNBA Players Association, holding that position from 1999 to 2001. She played her high school basketball at Flint Central High School.
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[edit] University of Notre Dame
Washington played for Notre Dame's Fighting Irish women's basketball team from 1989 to 1993. She then attended Notre Dame Law School from 1994 to 1997, earning her JD.
[edit] Professional playing career
After completing her athletic eligibility with the Irish in 1993, began a professional career by joining the American Basketball League 1996-98 (ABL). She began her pro career in 1997-98 as the starting point guard with the ABL's Portland Power.
[edit] Women's National Basketball Association Career
- 1999 - New York Sparks - Washington averaged 4.1 minutes, 0.6 points, and 0.8 rebounds per game.
- 2000 - Houston Comets: Washington received playing time in 25 games, and throughout the season, she averaged 1.7 poinds and an assist per game.
- 2001 - Houston Comets: Washington started every 32 games as a point guard. Throughout the season, she averaged 5.3 points, 3.8 assists, 3.7 rebonds, and 2.16 steals per game. On August 3, 2001, playing against Orlando and in her best game of the season, she posted ten points, nine rebounds, and six assists.
[edit] Coaching career
Washington began her coaching career in 1999, when she returned to her alma mater, University of Notre Dame, and worked as an assistant coach under Head Coach Muffet McGraw. She was part of the coaching staff that helped the team win the NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 2001, by defeating Purdue University.
In August 2005, Washington was promoted to an Associate Head Coach, which includes the responsibility of coordinating Notre Dame's recruiting efforts on promising young players.
On April 23, 2007, she was named the 5th coach in Penn State women's basketball history, following Rene Portland's resignation.
[edit] Personal life
Washington lives with her husband, Raynell Brown, and their son, Quenton Brown, who was born in 2005.
