A talented shooting guard who played in the WNBA and overseas, known for her impressive three-point shooting and scoring ability.
Marissa Coleman is a renowned American former professional basketball player who made a name for herself in the sports world with her impressive skills on the court. With a career spanning over a decade, Coleman is known for her remarkable achievements, including becoming the second-straight Terrapin to be named ACC Rookie of the Year.
Born on January 4, 1987, in Portland, Oregon, Coleman grew up in a family of athletes. She has an older sister, LaTonya, and a younger brother, Anthony. After moving to Cheltenham, Maryland, Coleman attended high school at St. Johns College High School, a coed Christian Brothers Catholic school in Washington, D.C.
During her high school career, Coleman was a McDonald's and WBCA All-American, playing in both senior all-star games. She led all scorers with 19 points at the McDonald's game and was selected East Team Most Valuable Player at the WBCA game.
Coleman chose the University of Maryland, College Park over several other top-ranked universities, including the University of Tennessee, the University of Connecticut, the University of Florida, and Duke University.
As a freshman, Coleman became the second-straight Terrapin to be named ACC Rookie of the Year. She was only the ninth Terrapin all-time with 1,500 career points. Throughout her college career, Coleman earned All-ACC honors four times, earning a spot on the second team her sophomore and junior seasons and First-Team her senior season.
In 2009, Coleman was named 1st Team WBCA All-American. She finished her career with over 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, making her one of only two players in school history to record a triple-double. Coleman is second all-time at Maryland in rebounding and scoring.
Coleman was a member of the USA Women's U18 team, which won the gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She scored 8.6 points per game, helping the team secure the championship.
Coleman continued with the team as it became the U19 team, competing in the 2005 U19 World Championships in Tunis, Tunisia.
Marissa Coleman's impressive career has left a lasting impact on the world of basketball. Her achievements on and off the court have inspired countless young athletes to pursue their dreams. Coleman's legacy continues to grow, solidifying her place as one of the greatest basketball players of her generation.
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