Jessica Bibby
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Jessica Bibby is an Australian professional basketball
player. In April, 2006 she signed with the Canberra Capitals
of the Australian WNBL, just a few months after her Dandenong Rangers
team was beaten in the Grand Final
by the Capitals. She has played for Seattle Storm
of the WNBA. In 2000, she played for New York Liberty
. Due to a back injury in December 1999, Bibby was unable to play for two years. Bibby has played for the Canberra Capitals
during their 2010/11 and 2011/12 campaigns.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. In April, 2006 she signed with the Canberra Capitals
Canberra Capitals
The Canberra TransACT Capitals are an Australian Women's Basketball League team based in Canberra, Australia. TransACT Communications is the current naming rights sponsor for the Canberra Capitals...
of the Australian WNBL, just a few months after her Dandenong Rangers
Dandenong Rangers
The Dandenong Jayco Rangers are an Australian Women's Basketball League team based in Melbourne, Australia. Historically, they have been one of the more successful franchises in league history, but over recent years have struggled to make the playoffs, generally finishing 5th or below...
team was beaten in the Grand Final
Grand Final
Grand Final is a predominantly Australian sport term used to describe a match that decides a league champion.It originated in Victoria and South Australia and has become specifically significant Australian culture...
by the Capitals. She has played for Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
of the WNBA. In 2000, she played for New York Liberty
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
. Due to a back injury in December 1999, Bibby was unable to play for two years. Bibby has played for the Canberra Capitals
Canberra Capitals
The Canberra TransACT Capitals are an Australian Women's Basketball League team based in Canberra, Australia. TransACT Communications is the current naming rights sponsor for the Canberra Capitals...
during their 2010/11 and 2011/12 campaigns.