Yolanda Griffith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yolanda Griffith
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 1, 1970(1970-03-01)
Age	54
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Pisces

Yolanda Griffith Biography

Yolanda Griffith is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 1, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, she attended George Washington Carver High School in the Chicago area. In her senior year (1988–1989), she was named in Parade Magazine’s All-American basketball team, as well as first team All-America in softball.

Afterward, she attended Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida, where she earned Junior College All-America honors in 1990-91. She later transferred to Florida Atlantic University, which was then a Division II school, where she graduated in 1993, earning Kodak Division II Player of the Year honors. While in school, she supported herself and her daughter by working for a car repossession company.

Yolanda Griffith Net Worth

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

Yolanda Evette Griffith (born March 1, 1970) is an American professional basketball hall of fame player who played in both the ABL and WNBA. A former WNBA MVP, she is considered one of the greatest rebounders and defensive players in the history of Women’s Basketball. She last played in the WNBA as a member of the Indiana Fever. In 2011, she was voted in by fans as one of the top 15 players in WNBA history. She is sometimes called by her nicknames: “Yo” and “Yo-Yo”. Since retiring from the professional ranks, Griffith was as assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is currently an assistant coach with UAlbany Great Danes. Griffith was inducted into the 2014 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s class on her first year of eligibility.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Yolanda Griffith Dating?

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Griffith has twice been a member of the U.S. National Women’s Basketball team. She won Gold Medals at the Summer Olympics in both 2000 and 2004. Griffith will serve as a member of the USA Basketball Women’s Development National Team Committee from 2013-2016. The Women’s Developmental National Team committees will select coaches and athletes for USA Basketball teams competing in the 2013 and 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championships; and the 2014 and 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships. The Men’s Developmental National Team Committee also selects staff and players for the annual Nike Hoop Summit.

Facts & Trivia

Youcef Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Yolanda Griffith celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.

During the WNBA offseason, Griffith has played extensively overseas, usually on teams and leagues that feature other WNBA players. In 2003 and 2004, she played for a UMMC Ekaterinburg.

What is Yolanda Griffith doing now?

Since retiring from the professional ranks, Griffith was as assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is currently an assistant coach with the Boston College Eagles. Griffith was inducted into the 2014 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s class on her first year of eligibility.

Who is Yolanda Griffith?

A native of Chicago, Griffith played 11 seasons in the WNBA. She was a seven time All-Star and the league MVP in 1999 when she was with the Sacramento Monarchs. She was the second overall selection in the 1999 draft and helped the Monarchs win the 2005 WNBA title and was named the Finals MVP.

How many career rebounds did Yolanda Griffith have?

Retiring after the 2009 season, she finished her 311-game WNBA career with averages of 13.6 points and 7.9 rebounds and a player efficiency rating of 25.4. Her other career highlights include: 1999 MVP.

What high school did Yolanda Griffith attend?

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