WNBA Phoenix Mercury

Charli Turner Thorne to Join Mercury Broadcast Team

Published on June 8, 2011 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Phoenix Mercury News Release


PHOENIX - The Phoenix Mercury today announced Arizona State University women's basketball head coach Charli Turner Thorne will provide color commentary for Mercury games on FOX Sports Arizona throughout the 2011 season. Turner Thorne will join veteran play-by-play announcer Kevin Ray, who has been with the club for 13 seasons. Turner Thorne brings three seasons of broadcast experience to the table, all with the Merucy.

Just completing her 15th season at the helm of the Sun Devil program, Turner Thorne is the winningest coach in Arizona State history with 289 wins, third most in Pac-10 history. Under her guidance, ASU has advanced to postseason play in 12 straight seasons, including a school-record five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2005-09).

Most recently, Turner Thorne led ASU to a 20-11 record in 2010-11 and its sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last seven years. The Sun Devils finished third in the Pac-10, the school's ninth top-three conference finish.

Also bringing international experience to the announcing table, Turner Thorne served as head coach of the USA Women's World University Games team during the summer of 2009. The team went 7-0, winning the gold medal at the 2009 World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. She also served as an assistant coach on USA Basketball's U21 World Championship team in 2007, which won the gold medal at the FIBA U21 World Championship in Moscow, Russia.

FOX Sports Arizona and FOX Sports Arizona Plus will carry nine Mercury games this season, beginning with the club's home opener on June 17 vs. San Antonio.

Fans can purchase single-game tickets starting at just $10 online at phoenixmercury.com, by phone at 602-252-WNBA, at the US Airways Center ticket office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Those interested in receiving pre-sale opportunities for upcoming games throughout the Mercury season can sign-up to become a member of Downtown Live by registering at downtownlive.net free of charge. Season tickets, as well as flexible mini-plan options, are also still available.

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