About Sonja Tate
Born 1971. Sonja Tate is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Sonja Patrice Tate (born September 7, 1971) is an American basketball coach and former player. She played for Columbus Quest of the American Basketball League, where she won championships over each of her two seasons. She then played for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA for two seasons (1999-2000).
She played college basketball for the Arkansas State University Red Wolves. At ASU, she scored 2,312 points, which is the most of any basketball player in school history.
She is originally from Crittenden County, Arkansas and is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. In 2015, she was hired to coach the Arkansas State University Mid-South. In 2016–17, she led the team to a regional championship. In 2019, she was hired to coach at Paragould High School.
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Who is Sonja Tate?
American basketball player (born 1971)
When was Sonja Tate born?
Sonja Tate was born on 7 September 1971 in Hughes.
What is Sonja Tate's occupation?
Sonja Tate is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Sonja Tate?
Sonja Tate is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonja Tate. https://biography.guide/sonja-tate/
MLA: "Sonja Tate." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sonja-tate/.
Chicago: "Sonja Tate." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sonja-tate/.
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