Paula McGee
Personal information
Born (1962-12-01) December 1, 1962 (age 61)
Flint, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
High schoolFlint Northern
(Flint, Michigan)
CollegeUSC (1980–1984)
Playing career1984–1992
PositionForward
Number11
Career history
1984Dallas Diamonds
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Women's basketball
Representing the  United States
Jones Cup
Silver medal – second place 1982 Taipei Team competition

Paula McGee (born December 1, 1962) is an American preacher, writer, inspirational speaker and former basketball player. She played college basketball for the University of Southern California[1] where she won the NCAA championship in 1983 and 1984.[2][3][4] Paula is the twin sister of former WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist Pamela McGee.[5]

College career

McGee joined USC in 1980 and averaged 20.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game as a freshman. She was a 1982 WBCA All-American, 1983 Kodak All-American, 1983 and 1984 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team and a four-time WCAA First Team All-Conference.[6]

Professional career

McGee started her professional career in 1984, when she and her sister played together for the Dallas Diamonds in the Women's American Basketball Association.[7] She went on to play professionally until 1992.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Frank Litsky (1 April 1983). "Busy time for Paula McGee of U.S.C." The New York Times. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  2. ^ Eric Woodyard (10 August 2014). "USC great Paula McGee will speak at Foss Avenue Baptist Church's Women's Day Celebration in Flint". The Flint Journal. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  3. ^ Jerry Crowe (29 March 1984). "Her coming out was no party". The Los Angeles Times. pp. 1, 13. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  4. ^ Tammie Smith (6 October 1998). "Champion for the cause". The Tennessean. p. 4D. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  5. ^ Kyle Goon (9 March 2020). "Lakers' JaVale McGee draws inspiration from his mom's trailblazing USC career". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Women of Troy Retiring McGee Sisters' Jerseys". usctrojans.com. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  7. ^ Mike Digiovanna (20 April 1985). "Pam and Paula McGee : Double figures: Basketball-Playing Twins Still Together; Not Such a Far Cry From Olympics". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  8. ^ Earl Custkey (10 June 1998). "Identical Pursuit". The Los Angeles Times. p. C10. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  9. ^ Bobby Jones (23 June 1989). "Special exports". Lansing State Journal. pp. 1D, 3D. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
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