Pokey Chatman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pokey Chatman
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 18, 1969(1969-06-18)
Age	55
Birthplace	Ama
Country	United States
Birth City	Louisiana
Horoscope	Gemini

Pokey Chatman Biography

Pokey Chatman is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on June 18, 1969 in Ama, Louisiana, United States. Dana “Pokey”, born June 18, 1969, is the former head coach for the Indiana Fever (WNBA) and Chicago Sky (WNBA). She was also the former head coach for the LSU Lady Tigers basketball and Spartak Moscow women’s basketball teams.

Gunter’s 1991 Kodak All-American point-guard was a Kodak All-American. She played every game except one and set the LSU all-time steals (346) and assists (560) records. Temeka Johnson broke her assist record in 2003-2004. Chatman was a four-time NCAA Tournament participant and had a record of 82 to 38 as a player. Chatman was a three time All-SEC selection. She led the Lady Tigers’ first ever SEC Tournament title, 1991. In that tournament, she was the Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Chatman won numerous awards, including the Black Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year in 2004 and 2005; the 2005 USBWA National Coach of the Year, the 2005 Russell/WBCA National Coach of the Year; the 2005 Naismith National Coach of the Year; the 2005 Victor Award Female Coach of the Year; the 2005 SEC Coach of the Year; and the 2005 Louisiana Coach of the Year.

Chatman served as an assistant coach of the USA Women’s World University Games Team at the World University Games (also known as the Universiade) held in Izmir, Turkey in August 2005. The team won their first game against the Czech Republic 88–64; the 24-point margin in that contest would be the closest any team would come to beating the USA until the gold-medal final. After defeating South Africa, China, and Poland to move on to the quarterfinals, they then beat Taiwan and Russia – each by more than 50 points. This set up the championship game with Serbia & Montenegro which the USA won 79–63 to complete a 7–0 record and win the gold medal.

Chatman began her career as a student assistant for the Lady Tigers during 1991-1992. She was then promoted to assistant coach in 1992-1993. In 1999, she was promoted to the position of associate head coach. Sue Gunter, the head coach of 2003-2004 was on a medical leave during the middle of the season. Chatman, now in her 14th season as a coach, was appointed interim coach. Chatman led the Tigers’ to a 15-5 record (28-8 overall) and reached the first Final Four in school-record history. LSU credits Gunter with the success of the entire season.

Pokey Chatman Net Worth

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

Chatman spent her first 20 years at LSU as a student assistant (1991-1992), player (1987-1991), assistant coach (1992-1992), and head coach (192004-2007). Chatman succeeded Sue Gunter, longtime coach, in 2004, and led the Lady Tigers (as the acting head coach for Gunter), 2005, 2006, and 2007.

Chatman was a member the USA Women’s U18 Team that won the gold medal in the FIBA Americas Championship, Sao Paulo Brazil. At the time, the event was called the Junior World Championship Qualifying Tournament. The championship was won by the USA team over Brazil in August 1988.

Chatman was inducted into the LSU Hall of Fame in 1998.

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Who is Pokey Chatman Dating?

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On October 29, 2010, Chatman was named the general manager and head coach of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. She was let go by the Sky in October 2016.

Facts & Trivia

Pokey Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Pokey Chatman celebrates birthday on June 18 of every year.

Chatman claimed that after LSU learned about the alleged relationship, it conducted a cursory investigation before giving her an ultimatum—resign within two hours or be fired. She initially demanded to be paid the remaining $900,000 on her contract. Ultimately, LSU and Chatman settled out of court for $160,000.

Is Pokey Chatman coaching now?

Seattle Storm
As coach:
1992–2004| LSU (assistant)
2004–2007| LSU
2008–2010| WBC Sparta&K

Who is Nikki Fargas husband?

Justin Fargas

What is Kim Mulkey salary?

Mulkey will make $2,585,000 in her first season, with a $400,000 base salary, $2.04 million in supplemental compensation, $60,000 in sponsor-related compensation and $80,000 in travel related compensation that includes a company vehicle. The deal will rise to $3.4 million per year in its final season, 2028-29.

Why did Pokey Chatman resign from LSU?

LSU Confirms Chatman Resigned Due to Allegations of Relationship With Player. LSU Chancellor Sean O’Keefe confirmed Thursday that LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Pokey Chatman resigned from the university because of allegations Chatman had an inappropriate relationship with a player.

Who is LSU women's basketball coach?

Kim Mulkey