Lindsey Harding
Lindsey Harding Biography
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Lindsey Harding is the full name of this American former professional basketball player.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on September 12, 1980, there is no publicly available information about her death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Basketball Player, Coach
Lindsey Harding is a renowned figure in the world of basketball. Her illustrious career spans over two decades, with both playing and coaching accolades under her belt.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up, Lindsey Harding was passionate about sports from an early age. She developed a strong foundation in basketball by participating in local leagues and clubs throughout her childhood. This dedication laid the groundwork for her future success as a professional athlete.
Harding's love for the game continued to flourish as she progressed through high school and eventually earned a scholarship to play Division I college basketball at Duke University. During her time at Duke, Harding became an integral part of the team, contributing significantly to their successes on the court.
Major Accomplishments
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Lindsey Harding's impressive career is highlighted by numerous achievements:
WNBA Draft: She was selected as the second overall pick in the 2007 WNBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats (now known as the Charlotte Hornets).
WNBA All-Star: Harding earned a spot on the 2011 WNBA All-Star team, solidifying her status among top players.
USA Basketball: Her experience with USA Basketball led to gold medals at the 2008 and 2010 World Championships.Notable Works or Actions
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Harding's post-playing career saw a transition into coaching. She began as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA and later took on head coaching roles with the Penn State women's basketball team and the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Impact and Legacy
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Lindsey Harding's influence extends beyond her playing days:
Pioneering Female Coach: Harding broke barriers by becoming one of the first female coaches in the men's NBA.
* Mentorship and Advocacy: She remains committed to empowering young athletes through various programs and initiatives.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Lindsey Harding is widely recognized for her remarkable career achievements, trailblazing coaching endeavors, and dedication to promoting women's basketball. Her perseverance, passion, and leadership qualities make her an inspiration to aspiring players and coaches alike.
Quotes by Lindsey Harding
It's kind of like a revenge thing. Yeah, we beat them twice in a row, but they beat us last. We want to get that back. It worked out perfectly with this being the last game of the year. I think it will be a great game.
You can't really go by that going into this game, because that was so early in the season. I know we've changed as a team, and I know they have as well.
I didn't think we'd shut her out in the first half; she's a great player. We wanted to make her work really hard so she'd wear down.
I don't think I realized how big the Final Four was. I just kind of assumed that I would get here every year because that's just all I knew. I was really tense and really nervous in the game because I didn't feel like I had full control of things. I was just a freshman, and I didn't know what I was doing in a way.
After that, I'll know everything. To be completely honest with you, I know about Tennessee because they talk about them all the time, I know about UNC because we play them all the time. Other than that -- we just played Wake Forest and I knew they liked to shoot a lot, but other than that, not much.
They went on a run, but we had to calm down and figure out what would work for us. We started going back inside.
I wanted to win it for Coach G. I get tired of people saying she can't win the big one and this and that. When it came down to the final, it was us as players. We were the ones who had to execute. She had us well prepared.
That's our strength. We didn't have many fast-break points that I can remember in the first half. We had to take advantage of our transition game. That's where we score a lot. Coach told us at halftime we have so much depth and we have to play hard enough to use it.
It's really disappointing to not make it to the finals and not have a chance to win it. We all felt that this was our tournament.
I tried not to let her touch the ball. I was trying to follow her and deny her the ball. The only thing that was open was the back door but they didn't look for that.