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Despite being limited to just 24 total games over the past three WNBA seasons due to injury (torn ACL and meniscus in 2021 preseason) and . 1 overall) in the 2009 WNBA Draft. She spent the first 10 years of her WNBA career in Atlanta after being picked No. McCoughtry received a PRP injection Tuesday to reduce inflammation and promote healing in her surgically repaired right knee, Lucas Seehafer of The Next reports. Me and dad, we were getting into fights about that. Angel McCoughtry is heading to Minnesota and Briann January is going to Seattle for her final season in the WNBA. En route to the finals, McCoughtry set a WNBA playoff record with 42 points in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Liberty. 1 by the Dream in the 2009 draft, then went to Las Vegas as a free agent in 2020. Selected by the Atlanta Dream in the first round (No. She also led the team in steals with a total of 24. Angel Lajuane McCoughtry (born September 10, 1986) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. McCoughtry, 35, signed with Minnesota as a free agent in February. Chicago on July 13 and at New York on June 22, Grabbed a season-high 6 steals on 2 occasions, Narrowly missed a triple-double with 20 points, 9 rebounds and a season-high 9 assists at New York on July 16, Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles33 points and a season-high 10 rebounds vs. Chicago on July 13 and at New York on June 22, Won her second straight league scoring title, averaging 21.5 points per game to claim the WNBA Peak Performer Award, Finished second in the WNBA in steals, sixth in assists, and 22nd in rebounding, Earned WNBA All-Defensive First Team honors, Selected as WNBA All-Star Game starter for the second time, Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June, Four-time Eastern Conference Player of the Week (June 2, June 16, June 23, and September 8), Scored in double figures in 32 of 33 games, 20 or more points 19 times, and 30 or more points 6 times, including a season-high 34 at Connecticut on June 23, Scored at least 15 points in 32 straight games to start the season before scoring 6 in just 7 minutes in the regular-season finale, Posted 1 point-rebound double-double with 23 points and a season-high 10 rebounds at Connecticut on September 11, Handed out a season-high 10 assists vs. New York on June 7, adding 15 points for a point-assist double-double, Recorded a season-high 7 steals vs. Indiana on June 25, Blocked a season-high 4 shots vs. Chicago on June 16, Scored her 3,000th career point on September 6 at New York, becoming the third youngest player in WNBA history to reach that milestone while doing it in 154 games, which is the third fewest in league history, Earned a WNBA Peak Performer Award for winning her first league scoring title, Led the WNBA in steals, while ranking 21st in assists, 23rd in rebounding and 5th in blocked shots, Became just the second player in league history to lead the league in scoring and steals in a season, joining Sheryl Swoopes (2000), Named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week on July 1, Scored in double figures in 23 of 24 games, 20 or more points 18 times, and 30 or more points 3 times, Scored a season-high 33 points vs. Chicago on June 2, Recorded a 21-point, 14-rebound double-double and added a season-high 7 steals at New York on June 5, and a, Handed out a season-high 8 assists at Washington on September 14, Blocked a season-high 3 shots at Indiana on May 19, Set a WNBA record for free throws made in a game without a miss, sinking 17-of-17 June 2 vs. Chicago, Named to the Eastern Conference WNBA All-Star, Named a WNBA All-Defensive First team selection, Scored in double figures in 31 of 34 regular season games, 20 or more points on 18 occasions, and 30 or more points 6 times, including a season-high 37 at Tulsa on July 26, Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles26 points and a season-high 12 rebounds vs. Connecticut on August 19, and 22 points and 11 rebounds vs. Los Angeles on July 28, Handed out a season-high 7 assists vs. Los Angeles on July 28, Picked up a season-high 5 steals vs. Indiana on July 19, Blocked a season-high 3 shots on 4 occasions, Set WNBA Finals record with 38 points in Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx on October 5, breaking the record she previously held (35 points in 2010 WNBA Finals), Earned 2010 WNBA All-Defensive First Team honors and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Participated in WNBA vs. USA Basketball: The Stars at the Sun game, Ranked third in the league in scoring and steals, Scored in double figures in all 34 regular season games, 20 or more points on 21 occasions, and 30 or more points 5 times, including a season-high 32 on 3 occasions, Recorded 4 point-rebound double-doubles, and grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds on 4 occasions, Handed out a season-high 7 assists vs Indiana on August 1, Picked up a season-high 5 steals on 2 occasions, Blocked a season-high 3 shoots at San Antonio on May 15, Set a WNBA record with 42 points in the Eastern Conference Finals, Set a WNBA Finals record with 35 points in Game 3, Earned WNBA All-Defensive Second Team honors, Led all rookies in points and steals and ranked fifth in assists, Earned Rookie of the Month honors in July and August, Scored in double-figures in 24 out of 34 games, 20 or more points on 6 occasions, and a season-high 34 points vs. San Antonio August 20, Posted 1 point-rebound double-double with 19 points and a season-high 13 boards vs. Washington on September 12, Posted 1 point-assist double-double with 26-points and a season-high 10 assists at Sacramento on September 4, Picked up a season-high 7 steals vs. New York on August 1, Scored in double figures in 6 of 8 postseason games, and 20 or more points in 3 games, including a season playoff-high 29 at Connecticut on September 27, Grabbed a playoff season-high 9 rebounds vs. Seattle on October 2, Handed out a playoff season-high 6 assists at Connecticut on September 27, Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals on 2 occasions, Connected on 5 of 6 on three-pointers vs. Seattle on October 2, Her 32.0 points per game scoring average was the highest postseason scoring average in WNBA history (no minimum games), Scored 20 or more points in both playoff games, Scored 37 points on 14 of 21 shooting, including 3 of 4 from three-point range, and handed out 7 assists in the Dreams First Round win over Seattle on September 21, Her 37 points vs. Seattle on September 21 are tied for the 7th most points ever scored in a WNBA playoff game, Scored 27 points, making 4 of 6 shots from three-point range, grabbed 6 rebounds and handed out a playoff career-high 9 assists at Chicago on September 25, Her 26.7 points per game scoring average is the 8th highest in WNBA postseason history (no minimum games), Scored in double figures in all 3 playoff games, Scored 39 points on 13 of 20 shooting from the field and 13 of 14 from the free throw line at Chicago on August 24, Her 39 points at Chicago on August 24 are the 5th most points ever scored in a WNBA playoff game, Scored 24 points, grabbed a season playoff-high 6 rebounds, and handed out a season playoff-high 5 assists vs. Chicago on August 22, Grabbed a season playoff-high 8 rebounds vs. Chicago on August 26, Scored in double figures in all 8 playoff games, and 20 or more points on 3 occasions, including a playoff season-high 27 points at Indiana on September 29, Handed out a playoff season-high 7 assists vs. Washington on September 23, Grabbed a playoff season-high 5 rebounds on 3 occasions, Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals in 4 straight games, Scored in double figures in all 3 playoff games, including a playoff season-high 22 points vs. Indiana on September 30, Grabbed a playoff season-high 9 rebounds at Indiana on September 28, Handed out a playoff season-high 5 assists vs. Indiana on September 30, Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals at Indiana on October 2, Scored in double figures in all 8 playoff games, including 5 games of 20 or more points, an 2 games of 30 or more points, Tied the WNBA postseason record and the WNBA Finals record with 2 games of 30 or more points, Her 3 games in the WNBA Finals scoring 20 or more points are tied for the 2nd most in league history (Cappie Pondexter, 4, 2009), Scored a playoff season-high and WNBA Finals record 38 points at Minnesota on October 5, breaking her own record set the year prior, Her 38 points at Minnesota on October 5 are the 6th most in a playoff game in WNBA history, Her 16 made free throws in the October 5 game at Minnesota are the second most in WNBA Finals history, and tied for the 4th most in WNBA playoff history, Grabbed a career playoff-high 10 rebounds and added 16 points for her first postseason double-double at Connecticut on September 16, Handed out a playoff season-high 4 assists vs. Indiana on September 25, Picked up a playoff season-high 4 steals on 2 occasions, Her 26.7 points per game scoring average is the 7th highest in WNBA playoff history (no minimum games), Her 6 games of 20 or more points are tied for the fifth most in a single WNBA postseason, Tied the WNBA postseason record with 2 games of 30 or more points, Became just the second WNBA player to score 40 or more points in a postseason game (Tamika Whitmore, Indiana, 2006), Scored in double figures in all 7 playoff games, including 6 games of 20 or more points, and 2 games of 30 or more points, including a WNBA playoff record 42 points vs. New York on September 7. The undisclosed amount the Lynx paid McCoughtry in the buyout will count against their salary cap, while any money she agrees to give up is removed from the cap. People ask, What do you want to do when you retire? Im a creator, and people dont understand that. "[37], In November 2016, McCoughtry announced that she's opening an ice cream store called "McCoughtry's Ice Cream" in Atlanta for January 2017. In May 2017, McCoughtry signed with Homenetmen Antelias of the Lebanese league; which she won the championship with. McCoughtry suffered a torn ACL a year ago and was expected to be full-go to start training camp, but she's experienced some pain and had to sit out the Lynx's preseason finale. Instead, both are gone a week into the WNBA season. In 2013, McCoughtry re-signed with the Dream to a multi-year deal once her rookie contract expired. >> angel mccoughtry has accomplished a lot, she's u of l women's basketball's all-time scoring leader, a two-time olympic gold medalist and 5-ti wnba all-star. When it comes to sports role in the fight against racism McCoughtry is clear that it, and the players, must embrace their part. She built the foundation for the powerhouse it is today, leading Louisville to its first womens NCAA championship game in 2009. The first injury taught me that [basketball] is what you love to do, but its not your whole identity, she said. Her father had played the forward position at Coppin State University in west Baltimore. She was named Rookie of the Year after leading her draft class in points and steals. Women - we do amazing things - but obviously sometimes we don't get the platform we deserve for things, reflected the five-time WNBA All-Star. Fans across the US are craving concerts. Let's stop the league.' For some players, just the existence of the league is an act of defiance: We are a walking protest at all times as a WNBA athlete, 2014 championship winner Mistie Bass told the New York Times. [35] In January 2021, McCoughtry signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish league for the 2020-21 off-season. She had dreams of New York and Big East competition, but it all came crashing down when she couldnt score high enough on the SAT to obtain freshman eligibility. On May 1, McCoughtry will release the single Reaching for the Stars from her forthcoming album New Hope. 9 Angel McCoughtry carried the Dream (November 11, 2019), Baltimores Angel McCoughtry has no plans to retire from basketball as she rehabs knee, enters free agency (October 2, 2019), Angel McCoughtry details frustrations with Dream, recovery process (June 23, 2019), Angel McCoughtry taking her recovery day by day (February 17, 2019), Selected by the Atlanta Dream in the first round (No. I believe in myself and I know I will be all the way back to perform at the highest level. After a reported agreement was announced last week, the Lynx have signed five-time All-Star Angel McCoughtry as a free agent. The Minnesota Lynx are buying out the contact of forward Angel McCoughtry and have waived guard Odyssey Sims, two players it was thought would be important to the team's success in 2022. In January 2017, it was announced that McCoughty would be resting during the 2017 WNBA season.[12]. In her debut season, McCoughtry won Rookie of the Year honors, averaging 12.8 ppg. Its been there for many years, I just never thought I would play a role in it. I love bringing stories to life, McCoughtry explained, specifically citing her interest in music and film. I understand we all judge and its in human nature, but the more i speak to God i never feel judgement front he man upstairs, even tho he has all the power too! Not anymore. You know, I'm going to get the change one day. (women's basketball) players, United States women's national basketball team players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 4 Turkish President Cup winner (20122015), Lebanese Basketball League champion (2017), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 5 April 2023, at 10:21. As the 2023 concert season offers fans an unparalleled A new survey polled 1,000 NFL fans on how much theyd be willing to spend if it meant their team would win the Super Bowl. In the 201011 off-season played for UNIQA Sopron of the EuroLeague. We havent even reached our peak, McCoughtry added, speaking of the evolution of the WNBA and womens basketball overall. If you really want stuff to be successful, you gotta put your heart into everything, she said. Back in 2016, before National Football League (NFL) player Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem in a preseason game in protest racial inequality and oppression of Black people in America, WNBA players were already taking individual and collective action for the same cause. Im not saying its a bad thing that my dad did that. In recognition of 2022 International Day of Peace theme: End Racism Build Peace, Olympics.com sat down with United States basketball great Angel McCoughtry to discuss her personal role in tackling social injustice, why the WNBA is at the vanguard of activism in sport and how we should never stop working for change. What does that mean for the Dream (February 10, 2020), Angel McCoughtry makes Team USA return vs. alma mater Louisville (February 2, 2020), McCoughtry makes a return to the place Angel built (February 1, 2020), WNBA Free Agency May Not Do Angel McCoughtry Any Favors (January 31, 2020), Dream allowing Angel McCoughtry to test WNBA free agency (January 28, 2020), Angel McCoughtry wont be cored by Atlanta Dream, is free agent (January 27, 2020), Angel McCoughtry: from hardwood to headphones (January 8, 2020), Cleared to return to basketball, Baltimores Angel McCoughtry eager to test WNBA free agency (December 22, 2019), From hoops to scoops, big things ahead for former U of L forward Angel McCoughtry (December 13, 2019), WNBA free agency: Atlanta Dream star Angel McCoughtry hints at change (October 21, 2019), Top 10 WNBA players of 2010s: No. All of them need love and a way out from struggling in situations out of their control. We have those kinds of women that are in the spotlight. And I love that. McCoughtry, 35, appeared in Minnesota's last two games after. In 2010, the program retired her No. At age 35, expectations should be tempered for McCoughtry, especially considering she's only appeared in 24 WNBA games over the last three seasons. Across 23 minutes, viewers receive a more intimate glimpse into the basketball journeys of McCoughtry, New York Liberty reigning All-Rookie selection DiDi Richards, and Dallas Wings forward Izzy Harrison. She averaged 14 . She was inspired so much so that she didnt want to stop playing once the afternoon gave way to dusk. Fantasy women's basketball: Is one ball enough to go around on the Liberty? The next day players from three other franchises, New York Liberty, Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury, wore warm-up T-shirts with the hashtag BlackLivesMatter. Having participated in the protests McCoughtry didnt want her activism to end as the league started. Each organisation was subsequently fined $5,000 by the league and players issued $500 penalties for violating the leagues uniform guidelines before the WNBA later rescinded their punishment. McCoughtry appeared to be well on her way to becoming one of the women playing on television when she signed with St. Johns out of Baltimores St. Francis High School. The Atlanta Dream own the No. McCoughtry was named an All-American and Big East Player of the Year as a sophomore, and by the time she left for the WNBA, she was the schools all-time leader in career points (2,779), rebounds (1,261), and steals (481). Because one day I'm working for the championships, one day I'm going to get the championship. McCoughtry spent the past two seasons in Las Vegas after playing in Atlanta since the Dream drafted her first in 2009. [14] On June 20, 2018, McCoughtry scored a career-high 39 points along with 14 rebounds in a 7972 loss to the New York Liberty. Youre gonna see the first girl get her first $1 million dollar contract. One thing I do know is that LOVE is a great feeling! [2] Her 17 made free throws vs. New York in the Eastern Conference Finals on September 7 are the 3rd most in WNBA playoff history, Grabbed a playoff season-high 9 rebounds at Seattle on September 14, Handed out a playoff season-high 4 assists on 2 occasions, Picked up a playoff season-high 5 steals vs. New York on September 7, Scored in double figures in both of her postseason games, including 21 points at Detroit on September 16, Grabbed a playoff season-high 8 rebounds and handed out a playoff season-high 4 assists at Detroit on September 16, Played in 1 game on January 12, scoring 22 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, Team went 3-1 in January with McCoughtry in the lineup, Scored in double figures in all 4 games in which she played, including a season-high 26 on January 19 at Landes, Grabbed a season-high 19 rebounds on January 22 vs. Bourges, Picked up a season-high 5 steals on January 21 at Bourges, Handed out a season-high 3 assists on 2 occasions, Playoffs were cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak, Finished in second place during the regular season, Finished in 3rd place overall after defeating Yakin Dogu in the third place game, Won the Euroleague Championship with a victory over Fenerbahce in the championship game, Team finished in second place during the regular season, Finished as the Euroleague runner up, falling to Galatasaray, Team finished in first place during the regular season, Finished as the Euroleague runner up, falling to UMMC, Team played in the Turkish President Cup Finals, Finished in first place in Group B in the First Round, Finished in fourth place overall, losing to UMMC in the third place game, Finished second during the regular season, Finished in second place in Group C in the First Round, Is 58-1 as a member of USA Basketball Teams. McCoughtry has expressed a desire to run for governor of Georgia in a couple years, and authentic to her albums title, she will run on the message of hope. Im proud of the evolution that when women speak out and say things, its heard.. What are peoples gifts? Despite another historic Finals performance, the Dream were swept 3 games to 0. 1 overall pick in 2022 WNBA Draft on Monday night. McCoughtry (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Mystics. We brought it back to life like, 'Hey, it still hasn't ended, but we're not tolerating it anymore where it's unfairly justified. Seattle on September 4, 2016 and at Los Angeles on September 8, Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds at Los Angeles on September 8, Came within 1 assist of recording a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high 9 assists vs. Dallas on July 8, Recorded a season-high 4 steals at Seattle on June 28, Blocked a season-high 3 shots at Connecticut on July 10, Started in both playoff games and averaged 34.8 minutes per game with 32 points, Finished first in the WNBA in steals, second in steals per game, second in points, second in free throws, and third in scoring.
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