Angela Aycock facts for kids
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| Born | February 28, 1973 Dallas, Texas |
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||
| High school | Lincoln (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 161 lb (73 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College | Kansas (1991–1995) | ||||||||||
| Pro career | 1995–2002 | ||||||||||
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| 1995–1996 | SC Alcamo | ||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Seattle Reign | ||||||||||
| 1999 | Panathinaikos AC | ||||||||||
| 1999 | Phoenix Mercury | ||||||||||
| 2000 | Seattle Storm | ||||||||||
| 2000 | Minnesota Lynx | ||||||||||
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| Points | 8 (1.1 ppg) | ||||||||||
| Assists | 7 (1.0 apg) | ||||||||||
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Angela Lynette Aycock (born February 28, 1973) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She was also known as Sister Paula later in her life. Angela played for two seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She then chose a monastic life in 2002.
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Angela Aycock's College Basketball Journey
Angela Aycock started her college basketball career in 1991. She joined the Kansas Jayhawks team at the University of Kansas. She came from Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas.
Early College Success
When she was recruited, Angela was considered a top player. The Women's Basketball News Service called her the second-best player in the country. She was also named the Texas Player of the Year by USA Today and the Dallas Morning News.
Becoming a Team Leader
In her second year at Kansas, Angela became the team captain. As a junior, she was named the co-player of the year for the Big Eight Conference. In her final year, she earned spots on several All-America teams. By the end of her college career, she had scored 1,978 points. This was the third-highest total in the team's history.
International Play with Team USA
Angela also played for the USA Women's U18 and U19 teams. She competed with these teams in 1992 and 1993. Her U18 team won a silver medal. This was at the COPABA Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament. The tournament took place in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Angela Aycock's Professional Basketball Career
Angela Aycock played professionally for several years. She started with the Seattle Reign. This team was part of the American Basketball League, which no longer exists. She played two full seasons and part of a third with them.
Playing Overseas and in the WNBA
Angela also traveled to play basketball in other countries. She competed in Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and South Korea. Later, she had a short time in the WNBA. She played for the Phoenix Mercury, the Minnesota Lynx, and the Seattle Storm. In total, she played 98 games in the ABL and 12 games in the WNBA.
Life After Basketball
In 2002, Angela Aycock decided to leave professional basketball. She became a nun in the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. She had grown up in a Baptist background. Her sister shared that Angela learned about the church while visiting churches and cathedrals in Europe.
Becoming Sister Paula
Angela took the name Sister Paula. She lived at the Protection of the Holy Virgin Mary Convent in Bluffton, Canada. In mid-2003, she moved to another convent. The location of this second convent is not publicly known.
Honors and Public Appearances
In February 2003, Angela Aycock returned to the KU campus. She traveled from her convent in Bluffton to Lawrence, Kansas. Her jersey, number 12, was retired during this visit. This was the last time she has made a public appearance.
