Cappie Pondexter
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(PressMediaWire) - Cappie Pondexter was honored at John Marshall High School in Chicago, IL yesterday for her many achievements this year. Pondexter attended John Marshall High School in Chicago and was a starter during all four years. She was selected as the 2001 Illinois Player of the Year by Gatorade and USA Today. Pondexter also became the first player in her state to be twice named Illinois’ Miss Basketball. (2000/2001)
Pondexter received the 2006 Big East Player of the Year award and became the first player in Big East history to earn a spot on the All-Big East first team all four years. She competed in four NCAA Tournaments and was a part of the team that won the 2005 and 2006 Big East Conference. Pondexter was drafted to the WNBA in the first round (second overall), by the Phoenix Mercury in April 2006. Wearing #23 to honor her idol, Michael Jordan, Pondexter approaches basketball with a similar velocity. Named as to the 2006 & 2007 All-Star teams. Pondexter and the Phoenix Mercury celebrated the WNBA Championship and Pondexter was presented as the MVP. Pondexter was named to the USA Basketball Senior National Team.
