Shereka Wright

Shereka Wright
UT Arlington Mavericks
PositionHead coach
LeagueWestern Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (1981-09-21) September 21, 1981 (age 43)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight155 lb (70 kg)
Career information
High schoolCopperas Cove
(Copperas Cove, Texas)
CollegePurdue (2000–2004)
WNBA draft2004: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Shock
Playing career2004–2005
PositionForward
Number50
Coaching career2006–present
Career history
As player:
2004–2005Phoenix Mercury
As coach:
2006–2013Texas Tech (assistant)
2013–2018Alabama (assistant)
2018–2020Vanderbilt (associate HC)
2020–presentUT Arlington
Career highlights and awards
  • All-American – USBWA (2004)
  • Second-team All-American – AP (2004)
  • 2x Third-team All-American – AP (2002, 2003)
  • 2x Big Ten Tournament MOP (2003, 2004)
  • 3x First-team All-Big Ten (2002–2004)
  • Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2001)
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Shereka Monique Wright (born September 21, 1981) is an American basketball player and coach.