Sheri Sam (Class of 1992)

WNBA (1999-2009) 2 Time WNBA Champion (Seattle Storm 2004; Detroit Shock 2008)

What is Sheri Sam (Class of 1992) known for?

Born on May 5, 1974 in Lafayette, Louisiana, Sheri Lynette Sam is a prominent figure in the world of basketball. As a high school student at Acadiana High School in Scott, Louisiana, Sheri demonstrated immense promise that carried her into a successful professional career.

Sam's career started in earnest after she graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1996. She was a stellar player throughout her university career, with her performance peaking in the 1995-96 season where she averaged an impressive 20.4 points per game. Her career record over 122 games includes a solid field goal percentage of 54.6%, and an average of 12.6 points per game.

After her college graduation, Sam spent three years playing for the San Jose Lasers in the American Basketball League (ABL) before transitioning to the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was selected by the Orlando Miracle in the 1999 WNBA draft, which kicked off her WNBA career. Over the years, she played for several teams including the Miami Sol, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Charlotte Sting, Indiana Fever, and Detroit Shock. Her tenacity and talent earned her two WNBA championships, first with the Seattle Storm in 2004 and then with the Detroit Shock in 2008.

Internationally, Sheri represented the United States as a member of the 1995 and 1996 Jones Cup Teams. She was instrumental in leading the team to a gold medal in 1996 with an average of 13 points per game, which was the highest scoring average on the team.

Apart from her impactful playing career, Sheri also made significant contributions as a coach. From 2014 to 2017, she served as an assistant coach at Eastern Illinois University.

More information and detailed statistics about Sheri Sam's career can be found on Basketball-Reference.com.