Debbie Black

Quick Facts

Full Name	Debbie Black
Date Of Birth	Jul 29, 1966(1966-07-29)
Age	58
Birthplace	Philadelphia
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Cancer

Debbie Black Biography

Debbie Black is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on July 29, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Debbie Black (born July 29 1996) is a basketball player for women. She is a former player and coach. In the course of her career as a professional, Black was a player for the Women’s National Basketball League in Australia as well as the American Basketball League and the Women’s National Basketball Association. Black quit the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA in the year 2005. Black worked as an assistant coach at the Ohio State University before being named chief coach for Eastern Illinois University Women’s Basketball team on May 16, 2013. Eastern Illinois University Women’s Basketball team on May 16, 2013, the position she held until the end of 2017.

In the course of her playing career in basketball, the enthusiasm as well as her determination were well-known to the players and teammates alike. Her unwavering defence earned her moniker “The Pest.” With a height of five feet 2.5″, she was the shortest player in the WNBA, just half an inch shorter than Los Angeles Sparks point guard Shannon Bobbitt and just edging out Temeka Johnson. She is a half inch shorter than the shortest NBA player in history, Muggsy Bogues. During 1999 she played on the Utah Starzz with the tallest WNBA player, 7’2″ Malgorzata Dydek.

Black entered the coaching ranks as an assistant to her college coach, Jim Foster at Vanderbilt in 1999-2000, with the team advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament. She rejoined Foster at Ohio State in 2005. Her eight seasons there saw the Buckeyes make seven trips to the NCAA Tournament as she worked as a recruiter and specialist in developing guards. Several guards went on to play professionally in the WNBA or overseas. On May 16, 2013, Black was named the head coach of the Eastern Illinois Panthers. On March 7, 2017, Black’s contract was not renewed as head coach of EIU. She endured budget cuts and layoffs during her time as coach and the university did not receive state funds for over a year. There were rumors of the school closing, but on June 6, 2016, President David Glassman sent a letter to the campus community stating the school will not close and that further cuts may come. Through all of this she managed to increase the number of wins the team had in her final season.

Black was named to the team representing the USA at the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan. The USA team had a 7–1 record and won the gold medal in a close final against Japan, winning 56–54. Black had 8 rebounds and 3 steals in the competition.

Black was a member of Black’s team, the Colorado Xplosion and was also an All- Star player for the ABL. Black has the distinction of being only one female professional basketball player to achieve this feat her goal, and is one of only a handful of basketball athletes (male and female) to have ever achieved quadruple double (10 points 14 rebounds, 10 assists 10 steals) and she achieved that feat in the Atlanta Glory on Dec. 8th in 1996. Black was awarded Defensive player of the year awards in 1997.

Debbie Black Net Worth

Debbie Black is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Debbie Black 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Black was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Black graduated in 1984 from the city’s Archbishop Wood High School. Black was a player for St. Joseph’s University and graduated in 1988. There she was instrumental in leading the Hawks to two Philadelphia Big 5 championships and the Atlantic 10 Conference title. A multi-sport athlete Black was awarded 12 letters of varsity in field hockey, basketball as well as softball.

Black spent eight seasons playing for her team the Tasmanian Islanders (1989-96) of the WNBL in Australia. Black helped the team win national championships in 1991 and in 1995 prior to moving into the ABL.

Black was drafted 15th overall by the Utah Starzz in 2nd round of the 1999 WNBA Draft. She then played for the Miami Sol from 2000 to 2002. While playing for the Sol, she earned the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award at the age of 35. In 2003, Black was acquired by the Connecticut Sun during the dispersal draft. She played for the Sun until her retirement in 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Debbie Black height 5 ft 2 in Debbie weight 56 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Debbie Black Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Debbie Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Debbie Black celebrates birthday on July 29 of every year.

What is Debbie Black doing now?

Debbie Black – Assistant Coach – Women’s Basketball Coaches – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics.

Who is the shortest WNBA player of all time?

The shortest woman to ever go pro was Shannon Bobbitt , who at 5’2″ spent four years in the WNBA.

How tall is the shortest person in the WNBA?

Her relentless defense earned her the nickname “The Pest.” At 5′ 2.5″ , she was the shortest player in the WNBA, just half an inch shorter than Los Angeles Sparks point guard Shannon Bobbitt and just edging out Temeka Johnson. She is a half inch shorter than the shortest NBA player in history, Muggsy Bogues.

How tall is Debbie Black?

5′ 2″

Who is the shortest girl to dunk?

Women Who Have Dunked In a College Game Belibi is second only to Charlotte Smith (6’0) as the shortest women’s college basketball player to execute a dunk during a game. On a list where most athletes register at 6’4 and above, Belibi stands out in the best way. As you can see, Belibi is a fun player to watch.