| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) Whitten, Iowa, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Union-Whitten (Union, Iowa) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 13th round |
| Selected by the San Francisco Warriors | |
| Position | Power forward / small forward |
Denise Long Rife (born Denise Long; 1951) is an American former basketball player. She was the first woman drafted by an NBA team when San Francisco Warriors owner Franklin Mieuli picked her in the 13th round in the 1969 NBA draft. However, the selection was voided.