Ilisha Jarrett facts for kids
Trinos Göttingen | |
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Personal information | |
Born | Illinois, U.S. |
January 8, 1977
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 191 lb (87 kg) |
Career information | |
Pro career | 1996–present |
League | FIBA Women's Pro League |
Career history | |
1996–1998 | Mississippi State University |
1998–2000 | University of Alabama in Huntsville |
BK SGAU Samara | Ronchetti Cup 2002 |
2003 | Korean Summer Basketball League |
2004–2005 | Gospic Industrogradnja |
2005–2006 | Siemens Poprad |
2006–2008 | APS Siemens |
Career highlights and awards | |
Croatian Basketball Cup Winner 2005 Trocal League Finalist 2005 |
Ilisha Keisha Marie Jarrett, born on January 8, 1977, is an American who used to play professional basketball. She was a talented player who traveled the world playing the sport she loved.
Ilisha's Basketball Journey
Ilisha started her basketball journey in 1996 while playing for Mississippi State University. After five years, she joined the FIBA professional women's basketball league. This meant she played basketball as her job!
Ilisha, who is now 38 years old, played for many different teams around the world. She played in countries like Russia, Korea, Portugal, Hungary, Croatia, and Germany. This shows how far her basketball skills took her!
Today, Ilisha is also a part-owner of a basketball team called Samana Gladiatores. This team is located in the Dominican Republic.