Anne Donovan

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Anne Donovan

American basketball player and coach

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Anne Donovan

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Born:: November 1, 1961, Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.

Died:: June 13, 2018, Wilmington, North Carolina (aged 56)

Awards And Honors:: Olympic Games (2008); Basketball Hall of Fame (1995)

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Anne Donovan (born November 1, 1961, Ridgewood, New Jersey, U.S.—died June 13, 2018, Wilmington, North Carolina) American basketball player who is often credited with revolutionizing the centre position in women’s basketball. She later had a successful coaching career. As a 6-foot 8-inch (2.03-metre) college freshman, Donovan faced high expectations when she entered Old Dominion University (ODU), home of one of the country’s most successful women’s basketball programs, immediately following the conclusion of future Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman’s career. Donovan did not disappoint. She helped the Monarchs to a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championship in her first season ...(100 of 468 words)

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