It was one of those inspirational tattoos. The next one, however, was much more meaningful. She was a major contributor to the success of the Fenerbahçe Istanbul club. Cappie Marie Pondexter (born January 7, 1983) is a former American professional basketball player who last played as a member of the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Teen Innovation Summit, being held at the Museum of Science and Industry on Wednesday, February 12, is a high-energy, one-day learning experience designed for students who are interested in STEM and creativity. L'année suivante, les Américaines remportent à Ribeirão Preto au Brésil le FIBA Americas U20 (tournoi des Amériques des 20 ans et moins). Elle dispute trois autres saisons à Rutgers et elle remporte de nombreux trophées individuels : elle devient la première joueuse de la Big East à terminer ses quatre saisons universitaires dans le meilleur cinq de la conférence[3]. She began her own business in August of 2010. Pour la draft WNBA 2006, elle est présentée par les spécialistes comme l'une des quatre principales joueuses, la favorite à la place de numéro un étant Seimone Augustus des Tigers de LSU, les deux autres joueuses étant la joueuse de Duke Monique Currie et la joueuse de Baylor Sophia Young[6]. The sides are the worst. Elle est de nouveau nommée dans le premier cinq de la WNBA, aux côtés de Lauren Jackson, Tamika Catchings, Sylvia Fowles et son ancienne coéquipière Diana Taurasi[16]. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. If you see a shirt or hat that that you like, cop it. "I have a cross on my wrist; it's actually covered up now. When she was a freshman in college. "It was me, my sister and my brother's initials. God is my strength and with Him, I can move mountains. Pour 2015-2016, elle signe avec le club turc qualifié pour l'Eurocoupe de Beşiktaş JK, dans un pays qu'elle connaît bien pour y avoir déjà joué plusieurs saisons[39]. Our tee's runs true to size. So, to end, help me bless others. They all had breast cancer but they were all very active, they all did so much with their lives. Basketball was my first love and the only sport I truly loved and wanted to pursue professionally, although in high school I enjoyed running cross country because it gave me the endurance I needed to be a champion on every level. Au total, elle remporte 97 victoires pour 22 défaites à Rutgers[3]. “Cappie’s participation in the Teen Innovation Summit is incredibly important as she leads with grace and a humble yet competitive spirit,” says founder and event producer Alissa Constable. There is also a side mission. “To whom much is given, much is required.”. It's Proverbs 31. Le club atteint les quarts de finale de la compétition, échouant à ce niveau face au club espagnol de Ros Casares Valence en trois manches. Bien que Phoenix possède dans son effectif les deux meilleures marqueuses de la saison WNBA 2008, Taurasi avec 24,1 devançant Pondexter 21,2 - ce qui établit la meilleure moyenne établie par une paire de joueuse dans l'histoire de la WNBA - , la franchise de l'Arizona ne parvient pas à se qualifier pour les playoffs après une sixième place de la Conférence Ouest. Cappie Pondexter Collection We hooked up with the WNBA legend, Cappie Pondexter for this collection to celebrate her dopeness. And I have her initials and my teammate's initials and it has Proverbs 31, which is basically saying, 'she's a great woman, let her works bring her praise at the city gates.' During the 2009 WNBA season Pondexter became the first player in WNBA history to win 3 consecutive Western Conference Player of the week awards. Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson reports. "My side and my ribs. Après le retour de blessure de Sue Bird, elle quitte le club russe d'UMMC Ekaterinbourg en décembre 2011, après seulement trois mois de présence, pour rejoindre le club turc de Fenerbahçe[35]. She began her professional basketball career in the early 2000s. During the celebration of WNBA twentieth anniversary she also was named one of the top 20 players in the 2016. I loved his urgency to help the women’s game grow. Cappie Marie Pondexter was born on January 7, 1983 in Oceanside, California to Vanessa and Leo Pondexter. Somebody sent it to me one morning, that they love me, and I was like 'that's so cool' and so I got it tattooed on me because I'm a person of love. ", Favorite? One of the latest accolades being bestowed upon Pondexter is a Leaders & Legends award by emerge/NEXT and the Museum of Science and Industry as part of their upcoming Teen Innovation Summit 2020 for her commitment to developing future leaders. Malgré son excellente saison, elle termine deuxième lors de l'élection de la WNBA Rookie of the Year derrière Seimone Augustus[9], qui avec une moyenne de 21,9, termine au second rang de la ligue au niveau des points, classement dominé par Diana Taurasi[10]. Les cinq manches de cette série sont remportées par l'équipe jouant à l'extérieur. ", Favorite? Elle capte également 4,2 rebonds et compte 0,9 interception. Betnijah Laney of the Sky has a "walk by faith" tattooed in Hebrew on her left arm. "It hurt less than I thought it would, actually, because I was pretty scared and I was getting it on my ribs and that's supposed to be the worst spot. We will use this site and social media to deliver our message. "I have a cancer ribbon, and it has different colors because a lot of people in my family have been afflicted with cancer. Comme prévu, le Lynx du Minnesota choisissent Seimone Augustus, Cappie Pondexter rejoignant la franchise de Mercury de Phoenix avec le deuxième rang de la draft[7]. "She passed away [in 2003], so that's why I got it. Before the Sky open their season Saturday, RedEye talked to each player with tattoos about the stories behind them. Cappie Pondexter biography, married, husband, salary, boyfriend, brother, net worth | Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player She is mostly known as the member of Chicago Sky team and one of the TOP 15 players of the Women s National Basketball Association She was named twice as Illinois Miss Basketball 2000 2001 There is also the rumors that she is a lesbian. Currently she is one of the best women players and got to the TOP 15 WNBA list in the 2011. I enjoyed my journey and wouldn’t trade those treasured memories for a thing in the world. My funniest memory or story would be him schooling me on classical music during the Olympics back in 2008. Upon graduation, Cappie Pondexter attended Rutgers University. We were very close when we were younger. You’ve had a storied career including championships and are widely considered one of the best in WNBA history. It was something that we had always talked about because we were best friends since we were like 9. And don’t write him off just yet as the Chicago Bears QB.