Lindsey Harding
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Lindsey Marcie Harding is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Atlanta Dream
. She was born in Mobile, Alabama
, but grew up in Houston, Texas.
. As a freshman in 2002–2003 she was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team, averaging 6.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals and had an ACC-best 2.1 assist/turnover ratio. As a sophomore in 2003–2004 she averaged 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.0 steals and had an ACC-best 2.2 assist/turnover ratio.
Harding was redshirted for the 2004–2005 year because of violation of team rules. She returned as a junior for 2005–2006 and was an Honorable Mention Kodak and Associated Press All-America, ACC Defensive Player of the Year. She averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals as a junior.
Harding finished her college career with 1,298 points, 25 blocks, 579 assists, 296 steals and 565 rebounds in 128 games (school record). She was only the sixth player in ACC history to register 1,000 points, 500 assists, 500 rebounds and 250 steals.
Despite her tremendous career numbers, contributions and a 32–2 record, she left Duke without winning an NCAA championship. Harding's senior season at Duke ended with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights' upset of the Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament, a one-point upset sealed by Harding's missing two free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining in the game.
On January 20, 2008, Harding was honored by having her jersey number (10) retired, becoming only the second Duke women's basketball player after former teammate Alana Beard
to be bestowed that honor. In addition, on December 18, 2007, her jersey No. 12 was retired by Cy-Fair High School.
by the Phoenix Mercury
and was traded to the Minnesota Lynx
for forward Tangela Smith
later that day. She is also a member of USA Basketball
.
Harding was leading all rookies with 11.7 points and 3.9 assists per game when a knee injury ended her season on July 10 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=bask-w/news/BUN4089982.htm.
On January 30, 2009 Harding was traded by the Lynx to the Mystics for the first and second round picks in the 2009 WNBA draft. She is having a stellar season with the Mystics, averaging 11.9 points and a league high 5.4 assists per game http://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/players/4129.
On April 30, 2009, she re-signed with Nike for exclusive athletic shoe and apparel endorsement.
Lindsey Harding is represented by Newport Beach, CA base sports attorney Orlando J. Castano, Jr.
On Monday, April 11, 2011, Lindsey was traded to the Atlanta Dream
along with the Washington Mystics
2012 2nd round draft pick in exchange for Ta'Shia Phillips
, Kelly Miller
, and the Dream's 2012 1st round draft pick.
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2008 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Dream Too LLC, which is composed of two Atlanta...
. She was born in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
, but grew up in Houston, Texas.
College career
Harding had a standout career at Duke UniversityDuke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
. As a freshman in 2002–2003 she was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team, averaging 6.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals and had an ACC-best 2.1 assist/turnover ratio. As a sophomore in 2003–2004 she averaged 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 2.0 steals and had an ACC-best 2.2 assist/turnover ratio.
Harding was redshirted for the 2004–2005 year because of violation of team rules. She returned as a junior for 2005–2006 and was an Honorable Mention Kodak and Associated Press All-America, ACC Defensive Player of the Year. She averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.1 steals as a junior.
Harding finished her college career with 1,298 points, 25 blocks, 579 assists, 296 steals and 565 rebounds in 128 games (school record). She was only the sixth player in ACC history to register 1,000 points, 500 assists, 500 rebounds and 250 steals.
Despite her tremendous career numbers, contributions and a 32–2 record, she left Duke without winning an NCAA championship. Harding's senior season at Duke ended with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights' upset of the Blue Devils in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament, a one-point upset sealed by Harding's missing two free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining in the game.
On January 20, 2008, Harding was honored by having her jersey number (10) retired, becoming only the second Duke women's basketball player after former teammate Alana Beard
Alana Beard
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to be bestowed that honor. In addition, on December 18, 2007, her jersey No. 12 was retired by Cy-Fair High School.
Awards
- 2003 ACC Rookie of the year
- 2006 Duke Classic MVP
- 2006, 2007 ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2007 Naismith National Player of the Year
- 2007 ESPN.com National Player of the Year
- 2007 WBCAWomen's Basketball Coaches AssociationThe Women's Basketball Coaches Association is an association of coaches of women's basketball teams at all levels.The organization was formed in 1981, with the goal of addressing the needs of women's basketball coaches.The mission of the WBCA is:...
National Defensive Player - 2007 John R. Wooden Award All-American
- 2007 Nancy Lieberman AwardNancy Lieberman AwardThe Nancy Lieberman Award, named for Basketball Hall of Fame legend Nancy Lieberman, is given annually by the Rotary Club of Detroit to the nation's top collegiate point guard in women's Division I basketball...
- 2007 USBWA All-American
- 2007 Associated Press First Team All-American
- 2007 ACC Player of the Year
- 2007 Frances Pomeroy Naismith AwardFrances Pomeroy Naismith AwardThe Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is an annual college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter–than–average players who excel on the court despite their size. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter–in–law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984...
- 2007 Duke Offensive Player of the Year
- 2007 Duke Practice Player of the Year
- 2007 Duke Heart and Hustle Award
- 2007 All ACC First Team
WNBA career
Harding was selected first overall selection in the 2007 WNBA Draft2007 WNBA Draft
The 2007 WNBA Draft was the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league....
by the Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
and was traded to the Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
for forward Tangela Smith
Tangela Smith
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later that day. She is also a member of USA Basketball
USA Basketball
USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the United States. The organization represents the United States in FIBA and the men's and women's national basketball teams in the United States Olympic Committee...
.
Harding was leading all rookies with 11.7 points and 3.9 assists per game when a knee injury ended her season on July 10 http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=bask-w/news/BUN4089982.htm.
On January 30, 2009 Harding was traded by the Lynx to the Mystics for the first and second round picks in the 2009 WNBA draft. She is having a stellar season with the Mystics, averaging 11.9 points and a league high 5.4 assists per game http://sports.yahoo.com/wnba/players/4129.
On April 30, 2009, she re-signed with Nike for exclusive athletic shoe and apparel endorsement.
Lindsey Harding is represented by Newport Beach, CA base sports attorney Orlando J. Castano, Jr.
On Monday, April 11, 2011, Lindsey was traded to the Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is a professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2008 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Dream Too LLC, which is composed of two Atlanta...
along with the Washington Mystics
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
2012 2nd round draft pick in exchange for Ta'Shia Phillips
Ta'Shia Phillips
Ta'Shia Phillips is a basketball player who most recently played for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association.She is the sister of Cinncinnati Reds second baseman, Brandon Phillips.-WNBA:...
, Kelly Miller
Kelly Miller
Kelly Miller may refer to:* Kelly Miller , also mathematician, sociologist & journalist* Kelly Miller , American hockey player* Kelly Miller , American WNBA player...
, and the Dream's 2012 1st round draft pick.