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Seimone Augustus
Winning four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx.
College player of the year · Four WNBA titles
- Born
- 30 April 1984
- Birthplace
- Baton Rouge, United States
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Seimone Augustus
Seimone Augustus is an American basketball coach and former player known for her scoring and midrange game. She was a cornerstone of Minnesota’s championship teams and won three Olympic gold medals.
Early life
Baton Rouge roots
Played at Capitol High School and drew national attention as a teenager.
LSU
Led the university to three consecutive Final Four appearances.
Career
- 2006
First draft pick
Joined the Minnesota Lynx and won WNBA Rookie of the Year.
- 2011
Championship breakthrough
Helped Minnesota win its first title.
- 2020
Los Angeles
Joined the Sparks for her final playing season.
- 2021
Coaching
Moved into coaching after retiring as a player.
Achievements
College player of the year
Won major national college awards in consecutive seasons.
Four WNBA titles
Won championships with Minnesota in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.
Olympic gold
Won three successive Olympic titles with the United States.
Beyond basketball
Public advocacy
Spoke against Minnesota’s proposed ban on same-sex marriage in 2012.
Home recognition
LSU unveiled a statue of her in 2023, honouring her connection to the university.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗LSU biography ↗Photo: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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