Anne Donovan
1961 - 2018
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Quotes
Biography
Anne Donovan was a legendary American women's basketball player and coach. She played college basketball at Old Dominion University, where she led the team to two consecutive national championships in 1979 and 1980. Donovan was also a prominent figure in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), winning two championships as a player and one as a coach. Known for her exceptional skills as a center, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you're on the journey. But you've got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.
2
If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit - you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.
3
You do have to be a coach on the floor. You need to be able to read the game. And as an American player, I'm a big fan of international play.
4
In the WNBA, it's completely a player's needs. The attention is focused on them and they make the rules.
5
Basketball can serve as a springboard and it is incredible to see the number of people who have their lives transformed by success in the sport.