Coretta Brown facts for kids
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | |
|---|---|
| Assistant Coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 21, 1980 Statesboro, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1999–2003) |
| NBA Draft | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Silver Stars | |
| Pro career | 2003–2006 |
| League | ASUN Conference |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2003–2005 | Indiana Fever |
| 2006 | Chicago Sky |
| As coach: | |
| 2009–2012 | Tennessee Tech (assistant) |
| 2012–2016 | Thomas |
| 2017–2019 | West Alabama (assistant) |
| 2019–2021 | Georgia Southern (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Eastern Kentucky (assistant) |
Coretta Renay Brown, born on October 21, 1980, is a talented American athlete. She is well-known for her time as a professional basketball player. After her playing career, she became a successful basketball coach.
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Playing Basketball in College
Coretta Brown played college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a very important player for her team. In her junior and senior years, she was chosen as the team captain. This means her teammates and coaches trusted her to lead them.
Amazing College Records
Coretta was an incredible shooter from long range. When she finished her college career, she held a special record. She had made more three-point shots than any other player in her school's history. This shows how skilled she was at scoring points from far away.
Coretta also worked hard in her studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies. She also completed a minor in English.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Coretta Brown became a professional basketball player. She was drafted into the WNBA in 2003. The San Antonio Silver Stars picked her as the 11th player overall. This was a big achievement for her.
Playing in the WNBA
Coretta played for the Indiana Fever from 2003 to 2005. She then played for the Chicago Sky in 2006. The WNBA is the top professional basketball league for women in the United States. Playing in this league means you are one of the best players in the world.
Coaching Basketball
After her playing career, Coretta decided to share her knowledge and love for basketball. She became a coach. She has worked with several college teams.
Coretta's Coaching Journey
- She was an assistant coach at Tennessee Technological University for three seasons.
- She then became the head coach at Thomas University.
- Later, she worked as an assistant coach at the University of West Alabama.
- She also served as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern University.
- Currently, she is an assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky University.
Awards and Achievements
Coretta Brown received several honors during her time as a player. These awards show how talented and impactful she was on the court.
Player Awards
- In the 2002-2003 season, she was named to the First-team all-ACC. The ACC is a very strong college sports conference.
- In 2001, she was recognized as a Second-team all-conference player.
About Coretta's Life
Coretta Brown has three older sisters. She was born in Statesboro, Georgia.
More Information
- Coretta Brown WNBA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
- Player Bio: Coretta Brown - University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site - University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site: http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=205677457
