Utah Starzz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Utah Starzz |
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| Conference | Western | ||
| Leagues | WNBA | ||
| Founded | 1997 | ||
| History | Utah Starzz (1997–2002) San Antonio Silver Stars (2003–2013) San Antonio Stars (2014–2017) Las Vegas Aces (2018–present) |
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| Arena | Delta Center | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah | ||
| Team colors | Green, Purple, Light Blue, Copper, Black, White |
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| General manager | Jay Francis | ||
| Head coach | Candi Harvey | ||
| Ownership | Larry H. Miller | ||
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The Utah Starzz were a professional women's basketball team. They played in the WNBA. The team was based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Starzz were one of the first eight teams in the WNBA. They started playing in the 1997 WNBA season.
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History of the Utah Starzz Team
The Utah Starzz were one of the eight original teams in the WNBA. The team's name was partly inspired by an older basketball team called the Utah Stars.
The owners of the NBA team, the Utah Jazz, also owned the Starzz. However, they decided they no longer wanted to own the Starzz. This meant the team needed new owners to keep playing.
When no local owners were found in Salt Lake City, the Starzz announced they would move. On December 5, 2002, a company called Spurs Sports & Entertainment bought the team. The Starzz then moved to San Antonio right away. They changed their name to the San Antonio Silver Stars.
Team Uniforms and Colors
From 1997 to 2002, the Starzz had special uniforms.
- For home games, they wore white uniforms. These had blue on the sides and shoulders. The team's name, "Starzz," was written in white on the chest.
- For away games, they wore blue uniforms. These had purple on the sides. The "Starzz" name was written in white on the chest.
- The team's logo was always on the shorts.
Utah Starzz Players
Notable Players of the Starzz
Some players who were well-known for playing with the Utah Starzz include:
- Margo Dydek
- Marie Ferdinand-Harris
- Kristen Rasmussen
- Olympia Scott
- Natalie Williams
- Fran Harris
- Erin Alexander
- Adrienne Goodson
FIBA Hall of Fame Members
The FIBA Hall of Fame honors great basketball players from around the world. One player from the Utah Starzz was inducted into this special group:
| Utah Starzz Hall of Famers | ||||
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| No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 12 | Margo Dydek | C | 1998–2002 | 2019 |
Utah Starzz Coaches
Head Coaches of the Team
Here are the head coaches who led the Utah Starzz during their time in the WNBA:
- Denise Taylor (1997–1998)
- Frank Layden (1998–1999)
- Fred Williams (1999–2001)
- Candi Harvey (2001–2002)
Utah Starzz General Managers
The general manager helps manage the team's players and operations.
- Tim Howells (1997–1999)
