Rohanee Cox facts for kids
Cox at a 2012 Opals training camp
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| Born | 23 April 1980 Broome, Western Australia, Australia |
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| High school | Willetton Senior (Perth, Western Australia) |
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| Pro career | 1996–2016 | ||||||||||
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| 1996–1998 | Australian Institute of Sport | ||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Perth Lynx | ||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Perth Lynx | ||||||||||
| 2005–2010 | Townsville Fire | ||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | West Coast Waves | ||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Sydney Uni Flames | ||||||||||
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Rohanee "Roey" Cox (born 23 April 1980) is an Australian former professional basketball player. She was one of the first Aboriginal Australians to play for her country at the Olympics. She won a silver medal with the Opals team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
She played in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) for several teams. These included the Australian Institute of Sport, Perth Lynx, Townsville Fire, West Coast Waves, and Sydney Uni Flames. She also played in other leagues like the State Basketball League and the Queensland Basketball League.
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About Rohanee Cox
Early Life and Background
Rohanee Cox, also known as Roey, was born on 23 April 1980. Her hometown is Broome, Western Australia. She is an Indigenous Australian and is well-known in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
When she was 20, she lived in a remote town called One Arm Point. She had a daughter named Alyriah. Rohanee has always encouraged her daughter to play basketball.
Physical Traits and Inspiration
Rohanee Cox is about 182 centimetres (72 in) tall. She has a tattoo on her back that means "last chance." She got this tattoo in 2006.
She took a break from basketball after her daughter was born. But she returned to the sport a year later. Her daughter inspired her to chase her dreams. Rohanee wanted her daughter to see what was possible. She also found inspiration from Cathy Freeman's performance at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
Rohanee Cox's Basketball Career
Playing in the WNBL
Rohanee Cox played as a guard-forward. She had a scholarship with the Australian Institute of Sport. She played for their team in the WNBL from 1996 to 1998.
She then played for the Perth Lynx in 1999-2000 and 2002-2003. From 2005 to 2010, she played for the Townsville Fire. In January 2008, she scored 23 points in a game against Bendigo. She was named to the WNBL's All-Star Five team that season.
In the 2008-2009 season, Rohanee was named the WNBL's Most Valuable Player (MVP). She was also the top scorer in the league that year. She later played for the West Coast Waves in 2011-2012.
Playing for the National Team
Rohanee Cox was one of the first Aboriginal Australians to play basketball at the Olympics. She played 53 games for Australia's junior national team. In 1995, she first played internationally with Australia's Under 19 team. They won a silver medal in 1997.
She made her debut for the Australian Opals as a teenager in 1998. She played in the Brazil Olympic Committee Invitational. She was also part of the Opals squads in 1999 and 2000. After a break, she rejoined the team in 2006.
In March 2007, Rohanee was chosen for the national team. This team was preparing for the 2008 Summer Olympics. She played in the 2007 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women. She also played in the 2008 FIBA Diamond Ball Tournament for Women.
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, she wore both the Aboriginal and Australian flags on her uniform. Her parents and sister watched her play. Her team won seven games in a row. They only lost to the United States in the gold medal game. Rohanee won a silver medal at these Olympics. She was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic medal in basketball. Her daughter was seven years old when she won the medal.
Rohanee played for the Opals again in 2009. She helped Australia win the Oceania Championship, earning a gold medal. She was also a member of the national team in 2011. She attended a training camp in May 2012, hoping to play in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Awards and Recognition
Rohanee Cox has received many honors for her basketball career:
- 2007: She won the Maher Medal for International Player of the Year.
- 2008: She was featured as a basketball star on myFiba.
- 2009: She received a Deadly Award for Female Sportsperson of the Year.
- 2009: She was featured in the WNBL's 2009 league calendar.
- She was also named NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year.
In August 2021, Rohanee Cox was added to the Basketball WA Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Cox at a 2012 Opals training camp
See also
In Spanish: Rohanee Cox para niños
