Cheryl Ford

Cheryl Ford (born June 6, 1981 in Homer, Louisiana) is a professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

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June 6 - 1981 - Homer, Louisiana - Basketball - Women's National Basketball Association

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She was a standout collegiate player at Louisiana Tech University. In 2003, she was named to the Associated Press' All-America Honorable Mention team. She was also named the Western Athletic Conference "Player of the Year" in 2002 and 2003.

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Louisiana Tech University - 2003 - Associated Press - All-America - Western Athletic Conference - 2002

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After graduating from Louisiana Tech University in 2003, she was drafted as the #3 overall pick in the first round by the Detroit Shock in the WNBA Draft.

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Louisiana Tech University - 2003 - Detroit Shock - WNBA Draft

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In just her first year in the league, she led the Shock from a worst to first record and a WNBA championship in 2003. Afterwards, she played for the Dallas Fury in the National Women's Basketball League (NWBL) under Coach Nancy Lieberman.

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WNBA championship - 2003 - National Women's Basketball League - Nancy Lieberman

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Cheryl Ford is the daughter of NBA legend Karl Malone.

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NBA - Karl Malone

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