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- Full name: Tangela Nicole Smith
- Born: April 1, 1977
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Position: Center
- High School: George Washington High School
- College: University of Iowa
- Draft year: 1998 by the Monarchs 12th overall
- Big Ten Player of the Year in 1998
- Honorable Mention All-American
- First Team All-Big Ten three times
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Tangela Smith is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. She is the 12th overall pick by the Monarchs in the 1998 WNBA Draft.
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Basketball Career
Tangela Smith attended George Washington High School then played for the University of Iowa. During her college she won Big Ten Player of the year award in 1998, All-American honorable mention and All-Big Ten first-team honors. In 1998, Smith was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs and played six seasons with the team. She was traded for Nicole Powell of the Charlotte Sting in 2005. Tangela Smith was dealt to the Phoenix Mercury for the 2007 first overall pick in the WNBA Draft.She also played Internationally including with the Taranto (Italy Pro League) in 2003-2004, with the Cracovia (Euroleague) in 2004-2005, and with the Galatasaray (Turkey Pro League) in 2006-2007.
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Tangela Smith on Amazon
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Tangela Smith Questions
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A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 AnswersHow can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more -
Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 AnswersI love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more -
Did Will Smith Died? Nov 22, 2009? 5 AnswersIt looks like it's just a rumor. Everything I've read said it's a rumor and a 'false report' http://www.inquisitr.com/48900/will-smith-dead-in-car-accident/ CN... read more -
Why did Mrs. Smith's change the name of their Pumpkin Custard pie to Classic Pumpkin? 1 AnswerHmmm. I'm not sure but it would sure be interesting to find out. If customer service can't answer you I'm not sure who can. Anyone? It's been a while (2002) sin... read more
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Tangela Smith Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Phoenix Mercury
- Basketball Reference: Career Stats
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1998
Tangela Smith Timeline
- April 1, 1977: Born
- 1998: Drafted by Sacramento Monarchs in the Second round, 12th overall
- 1999-2003: Played with the Monarchs
- 2003-2004: Played in the Italy Pro League
- 2004: Played with the Monarchs (WNBA)
- 20004-2005: Played in the Euroleague
- 2005: Played with the Charlotte Sting
- 2006: Played with the Charlotte Sting
- 2006-2007: Played in the Turkey Pro League
- 2007: Played with the Phoenix Mercury
- 2008: Played with the Mercury