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Tawana McDonald

b. 1980

Basketball player

Basketball player
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About Tawana McDonald

Born 1980. Tawana McDonald is an American basketball player.

Tawana Lenae McDonald (born January 5, 1980) is an American former basketball player who was selected in the first round of the 2002 WNBA draft.

College career McDonald compiled 297 career blocks, a Georgia-then record.

Georgia statistics

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Awards, honors, and highlights

College All-SEC First Team (2000) All-SEC Second Team (2000, 2001) All-SEC Third Team (2001) Women's Basketball Journal Defensive All-America Second Team (2001) Led SEC in blocked shots in first three seasons and ranked fourth as a senior, finishing career with 2.4 bpg Set Georgia all-time record for blocked shots (297) and single-season record (103) in 2001

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1980, Flint
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Flint Northern High School
Also known as
Tawana Lenae McDonald

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tawana McDonald?

basketball player (1980-)

When was Tawana McDonald born?

Tawana McDonald was born on 5 January 1980 in Flint.

What is Tawana McDonald's occupation?

Tawana McDonald is a basketball player.

What nationality is Tawana McDonald?

Tawana McDonald is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tawana McDonald

· Wikidata: Q21066288

· DBpedia: Tawana McDonald

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