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Yolanda Griffith is named to the 2006 WNBA all-decade team

June 13, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


SACRAMENTO, CALIF., June 13, 2006 - As part of a season-long celebration of the WNBA's 10th Anniversary, The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that Monarchs forward Yolanda Griffith has been chosen as a member of the 2006 WNBA All-Decade Team. The team is comprised of the 10 best and most influential players from the leagues first 10 years of play.

"I'm honored," said Griffith. "There is not much more to say than that. When I retire, everyone will remember who I am from being a part of the All-Decade Team."

In addition, current Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro and retired Monarchs guard Ruthie Bolton were both chosen as two of five players who received honorable mention.

Team members were Chosen from among 30 nominees by fans, a panel of national and WNBA-market media and the league's current players and coaches, the WNBA All-Decade Team honors those players who have contributed the most to the overall success of the WNBA. Consideration was given to on-court performance and ability, leadership, sportsmanship and community service, as well as to their contribution to team success and the growth of women's basketball. The list of 30 nominees whose names graced the ballot was developed by a blue-ribbon panel of national media and basketball representatives.

"The All-Decade Team represents the very best in women's professional basketball in the WNBA and in the world," said WNBA President Donna Orender. "They represent all that is right with the WNBA and sports. The group consists of not only tremendous athletes who have reached extraordinary heights on the court, but of terrific women who give unselfishly of their time and effort in the community. They are multi-faceted role models, believers, dreamers, achievers, coaches, teachers, leaders and champions."

The All-Decade Team will be brought together for the first time and formally honored at the 2006 WNBA All-Star Game set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on July 12. The game will be televised live on ESPN at 7:30 ET.

Be a part of the Monarchs 10th Anniversary season. 2006 Sacramento Monarchs Season ticket packages are on sale now. For more information, please visit the Monarchs website at www.SacramentoMonarchs.com

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