Sandrine Gruda was born on 25 June 1987 and is a French professional basketball player for PF Schio.
13 Facts About Sandrine Gruda
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Sandrine Gruda is the daughter of Ulysse Gruda, who played for the French men's national basketball team, and grew up on Martinique.
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Sandrine Gruda began playing on senior level in 2002, and professionally in 2005.
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Sandrine Gruda was voted the best European young women's player of the year 2006.
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Sandrine Gruda was drafted 13th overall in the 2007 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun.
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Sandrine Gruda did not join the Sun until the 2008 season.
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Sandrine Gruda was highly touted by head coach Mike Thibault before joining the team.
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Sandrine Gruda sat out the 2015 season to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics with the France women's national basketball team in the qualifying tournament.
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In 2016, Sandrine Gruda re-signed with the Sparks after the Olympic break.
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Sandrine Gruda played for the Russian club UMMC Ekaterinburg from 2007 to 2016.
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Sandrine Gruda is the starting center for the France women's national basketball team, and led her team to the EuroBasket 2009 title.
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Sandrine Gruda was the best scorer and rebounder of the French side, and was voted to the all-tournament team.
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Sandrine Gruda took part in the World Championship 2006 and the EuroBasket 2007, reaching the quarter-finals both times.