Elaine Powell
Minnesota Lynx
PositionAssistant Coach
Personal information
Born (1975-08-09) August 9, 1975
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight150 lb (68 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarroll (Monroe, Louisiana)
College
WNBA draft1999: 4th round, 50th overall pick
Selected by the Orlando Miracle
Playing career1997–2008
Career history
1997–1998Portland Power
1999–2002Orlando Miracle
2002–2005Detroit Shock
2006Chicago Sky
2006–2008Detroit Shock
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Elaine Powell (born August 9, 1975) is an American assistant coach for the Minnesota Lynx and former professional basketball player. A point guard born in Monroe, Louisiana, she played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2008.[1]

College career

In two years at LSU, Powell averaged 19.1 points per game (fourth in school history). She finished her career as LSU's 11th all-time leading scorer (1,163 points).

ABL career

Powell was drafted 20th overall in the 1997 ABL draft by the Portland Power. Powell was the starting point guard for the team.

WNBA career

After the ABL folded, Powell was drafted 50th overall in the 1999 WNBA draft by the Orlando Miracle. Half way through the 2002 WNBA season she was traded to the Detroit Shock in exchange for Wendy Palmer. In November 2005, Powell was selected by the Chicago Sky in the expansion draft. During the 2006 WNBA season, she was waived by the Sky. Four days later, the Detroit Shock signed her as a free agent. During the 2008 WNBA season (when not injured), Powell started all 16 of the games she played. She shot 49% from the field (second best in career).

References

  1. Elaine Powell. basketball-reference.com
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