Angel Lajuane McCoughtry was born on September 10,1986 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
41 Facts About Angel McCoughtry
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Angel McCoughtry was selected first overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2009 WNBA draft and was considered its franchise player during her tenure with the team.
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Angel McCoughtry has played overseas in Turkey, Slovakia, Lebanon, Hungary and Russia.
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Angel McCoughtry was born in Baltimore on September 9,1986, to Roi and Sharon Angel McCoughtry.
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Angel McCoughtry's father had played the forward position at Coppin State University in west Baltimore.
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Angel McCoughtry first played basketball at the Northwood recreation center in northeast Baltimore and later became a standout in high school at the St Frances Academy in east Baltimore.
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Angel McCoughtry attended The Patterson School in Lenoir, North Carolina before entering college at the University of Louisville.
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Angel McCoughtry led the Big East Conference in scoring, rebounding, and steals, while breaking school records for most steals in a season, most points in a season, and most points in a game.
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Angel McCoughtry played a key role in Louisville's upset of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the 2008 Big East tournament.
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Angel McCoughtry broke the record for career scoring by a Louisville women's basketball player during the first game of her senior year.
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Angel McCoughtry recorded her second triple-double in a December 2008 game against the University of Hartford.
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Angel McCoughtry was selected 1st overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2009 WNBA Draft.
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En route to the finals, Angel McCoughtry set a WNBA playoff record with 42 points in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Liberty.
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Angel McCoughtry was voted as a WNBA all-star for the first time in her career.
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In Game 2 of the Finals, Angel McCoughtry had set Finals records for most points in a quarter and most points in a game.
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In 2013, Angel McCoughtry re-signed with the Dream to a multi-year deal once her rookie contract expired.
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The Lynx would sweep the Dream in the Finals, as Angel McCoughtry had a less-than stellar performance this time, scoring under 20 points in each game throughout the series.
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In 2015, Angel McCoughtry averaged 20.1 ppg and was voted as a WNBA all-star for the fourth time in her career, but the Dream never made it to the playoffs, making it Angel McCoughtry's first season without playing in the playoffs.
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The Dream beat the Storm in the first round elimination game as Angel McCoughtry scored 37 points in the win.
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In February 2018, it was announced that Angel McCoughtry re-signed with the Dream to a multi-year deal.
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Towards the end of the season, Angel McCoughtry suffered a left knee injury that would keep her out for the rest of season.
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In 2019, Angel McCoughtry would continue to be sidelined with a knee injury, causing her to miss the entire 2019 season.
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In February 2020, Angel McCoughtry left the Dream after 12 years of being with the franchise, signing with the Las Vegas Aces in free agency.
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Angel McCoughtry would have a resurgence in the 2020 season and would immediately enter the starting lineup for the Aces.
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Angel McCoughtry appeared to have returned to all-star form, playing in all 22 games while averaging career-highs in field goal shooting, three-point shooting and free throw shooting.
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Angel McCoughtry's playing time would be increased in the playoffs and it would be her first playoff appearance since 2016.
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In February 2022, Angel McCoughtry signed with the Minnesota Lynx as an unrestricted free agent.
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Angel McCoughtry played two games for the Lynx, averaging 6.0 points.
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Angel McCoughtry was invited to the USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp in the fall of 2009.
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Angel McCoughtry earned most valuable player honors at the Ekaterinburg International Invitational Tournament, as she helped the USA Basketball team win the competition.
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Angel McCoughtry was one of twenty players named to the national team pool.
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Angel McCoughtry was selected to be a member of the National team representing the US at the World Championships held in September and October 2010.
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Angel McCoughtry led the team in steals with a total of 24.
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Angel McCoughtry was named as one of the National team members to represent the USA Basketball team in the WNBA versus USA Basketball game.
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Angel McCoughtry was one of 21 finalists for the US Women's Olympic Basketball Team Roster.
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Angel McCoughtry was selected and was part of the US team that won the gold medal.
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Since being drafted in the WNBA, Angel McCoughtry has played every off-season overseas.
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From 2011 to 2015, Angel McCoughtry played four off-seasons for Fenerbahce Istanbul of the EuroLeague.
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In May 2017, Angel McCoughtry signed with Homenetmen Antelias of the Lebanese league; which she won the championship with.
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Angel McCoughtry grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from St Frances Academy, then spent one year at The Patterson School in North Carolina while working to attain NCAA Division I academic eligibility.
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In November 2016, Angel McCoughtry announced that she's opening an ice cream store called "Angel McCoughtry's Ice Cream" in Atlanta for January 2017.