Charlotte Sting Sign Olympia Scott-Richardson
March 16, 2004 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Charlotte Sting News Release
The Charlotte Sting announced today that they have signed 6'2 forward/center Olympia Scott-Richardson to a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Signing Olympia Scott-Richardson is a significant roster move for us, because she has the skills, the heart and the work ethic of a champion," said Lacey. "During the off-season our goal was to improve our frontline. Olympia will be a tremendous addition to our team and will provide great leadership as well.
Scott-Richardson, 27, has spent six seasons in the WNBA and owns a .451 (316-701) career field goal percentage and has averaged 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 132 games. A member of the Indiana Fever for the last three years, Scott-Richardson posted 9.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in 63 contests before sitting out the 2003 season due to a knee injury.
A member of the Spanish team Puig d'en Valls this past winter, Scott-Richardson was drafted by the Utah Starzz in the second round (11th overall) of the 1998 WNBA Draft. She also spent part of two seasons with the Detroit Shock after giving birth to her daughter BreAzia Ranee on April 4, 1999.
A 1998 graduate of Stanford University, Scott-Richardson was selected as a member of the All-Pac 10 first team on two occasions. Following her senior year, she was named both an Associated Press honorable mention All-American and a Kodak All-Region selection.
The Charlotte Sting will open their eighth season of WNBA action on Friday, May 21st at the Charlotte Coliseum as they host the four-time WNBA champion Houston Comets. Season Ticket Plans begin at $102. If you can't make all 17 home games, check out our eight-game Weekend Plan for just $88 or $144 or ask about our Flex Packages and Group Tickets. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should call 704-424-WNBA or log on to www.charlottesting.com for more information and a full season schedule.
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