Simone Edwards

Quick Facts

Full Name	Simone Edwards
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1973(1973-11-17)
Age	51
Birthplace	Kingston
Country	Jamaica
Birth City	Kingston Parish
Horoscope	Scorpio

Simone Edwards Biography

Simone Edwards is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 17, 1973 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. Simone Ann-Marie Edwards the OD (born on 17th November 1973) is a professional basketball player for both the New York Liberty and the Seattle Storm and was the first Caribbean and the first Jamaican player to play in the women’s national basketball association (WNBA). The 6’4″ Edwards center is known to the public for her nickname, the “Jamaican Hurricane.”

Simone was chosen as the National Spokesperson of Caribbean American Heritage Month for June 2017. On June 9, 2017 she published Unstoppable The Story of Perseverance, Adversity and Triumph. On August 6, 2017 on August 6, 2017, the Government of Jamaica conferred the nation’s highest honor, the Order of Distinction which is awarded to residents from Jamaica who have performed significant and outstanding assistance in the service of Jamaica in their respective fields.

Between 1997 and 2007, Edwards played professional basketball throughout Europe in Europe and Israel. Edwards played as a coach for her team Jamaican female national women’s basketball team, and led them to win the 2014. Caribbean Championship. On the 5th of August in 2007, she was appointed the assistant coach for Radford University. Edwards worked as an assistant at George Mason University from 2008-2011.

Simone Edwards Net Worth

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

Edwards was among three players selected from more than 300 athletes at an NY Liberty tryout camp. She was a development player for the New York Liberty in 1997 however, she never played an action until signing with the newly-formed Storm during the 2000 season. Edwards was the sole player an integral part of the team for all during the initial six seasons. Edwards took home an WNBA title as a member of Seattle Storm in 2004. Seattle Storm in 2004.

On May 19 2006, before the start of 2006’s WNBA season Edwards made a public announcement of her departure of the WNBA. She was the all-time team leader in rebounding, minutes played and games.

Edwards did not play basketball in high school. She was spotted by an American college basketball coach after competing in a track meet in Jamaica. She first garnered attention on the court during junior college, at Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma, leading the team to an undefeated conference record, ranking in the National Junior College Athletic Association Top 10. During her tenure, she became the First Kodak All-American in the school’s history. In 1996-97, she led the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in field-goal percentage (.557) during her senior season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Simone Edwards Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Simone Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Simone Edwards celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.