Katie Feenstra
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Katharen Ruth Feenstra (born November 17, 1982 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a professional basketball player for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
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High school years
In high school, Feenstra led Grand Rapids Baptist to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Class C state quarterfinals and placed third in Michigan's Ms. Basketball voting for the 2000-01 school year.College years
Feenstra went on to star on the women's basketball team while attending Liberty University, where she majored in physical education. She was a three-time Big South Conference Player of the Year, a Wade Trophy, John R. Wooden and Naismith Award nominee. She also became the Big South Conference's all-time shot blocker on February 14, 2005. Feenstra was the tallest player in Liberty University and Big South Conference history.WNBA career
On April 16, 2005, during the 2005 WNBA Draft, Feenstra was originally selected by the Connecticut Sun, but was quickly traded to the San Antonio Silver Stars in exchange for the Silver Stars' player Margo Dydek (the tallest player in the WNBA).On September 14,2005 she was named to the 2005 All-Rookie Team.
As of 2006, standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall, Feenstra is tied with Lindsay Taylor and Maria Stepanova as the second tallest player in the WNBA.
Vital statistics
- Position: Center
- Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
- Weight: 240 lbs
- College: Liberty University, 2005
- Team(s): San Antonio Silver Stars (WNBA)
Trivia
- She wears a size 17(US)/53(EUR) shoe.
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