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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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Fast Facts
- 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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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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Don't miss out on great tweeters.Follow WNBA CHAMPS @Quickdeuce (Tameka Johnson) @MarieGApeach11 (Ketia Swanier) & @tgotnext (Tangela Smith)
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crazy Nina RT @ninadonline http://twitpic.com/o0obd - @phoenixmercury star Tangela Smith stopped by w/ the Trophy! I wanted to take it home!
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http://twitpic.com/o0obd - @phoenixmercury star Tangela Smith stopped by with their Trophy! I wanted to take it home!
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@MercuryLFactor great to finally meet you in person! What a joy to see you, Tangela Smith and to check out the trophy! I'm a proud Merc fan!
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RT @Sarah_Walters: PHOTO: http://twitpic.com/o018n Tangela Smith from the Phoenix Mercury stopped by, with their 2009 Championship Trophy.
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View All Tangela Smith Questions (105) | Ask a QuestionA Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? (8 Answers)How 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) ... read moreWho is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? (3 Answers)I love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and numerous critics' awards for Best ... read moreWill Matt Smith be a better Doctor Who than Paterson Joseph would have been? (6 Answers)I think it would have been an exciting change to see Paterson Joseph as the new Doctor. Matt Smith has the potential to come off great deal like David Tennant, ... read moreChad Smith looks like Will Ferrell, what celeb do you look like? (3 Answers)I get this all the time! Everyone says that look like the Isaac the bartender from the Love Boat. I don't see it but something has to be true about ... 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
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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
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