Nikki Teasley
Encyclopedia
Nikki Teasley is a basketball
player in the WNBA.
She played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
In the 2002 WNBA Draft
, Teasley was selected as the #5 overall pick by the Portland Fire
. But shortly afterwards, she was traded with Sophia Witherspoon
to the Los Angeles Sparks
for Ukari Figgs
and second-round pick Gergana Slavtcheva.
Teasley helped the Sparks win their second consecutive title by hitting a series-winning three-pointer in the final seconds.
On March 24, 2008, Teasley was waived by the Washington Mystics
.
The Atlanta Dream
signed Teasley in 2008 and she suited up for the 2009 season. Teasley was then waived for Ivory Latta
.
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 the WNBA.
She played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
.
In the 2002 WNBA Draft
2002 WNBA Draft
2002 WNBA Draft – April 20, 2002On April 20, 2002, the regular WNBA draft took place.-College draft:-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:-UConn Fab Four:...
, Teasley was selected as the #5 overall pick by the Portland Fire
Portland Fire
The Portland Fire joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000 as the counterpart to the NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers. They played their games at Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The team folded after the 2002 season, after just three seasons in the league...
. But shortly afterwards, she was traded with Sophia Witherspoon
Sophia Witherspoon
Sophia L. Witherspoon is a former American college and professional basketball player who was a guard for seven seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association . Witherspoon played college basketball for the University of Florida, and was selected in the second round of the 1997 WNBA Draft...
to the Los Angeles Sparks
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
for Ukari Figgs
Ukari Figgs
Ukari Okien Figgs is a former collegiate and professional basketball player.- High School and College years :...
and second-round pick Gergana Slavtcheva.
Teasley helped the Sparks win their second consecutive title by hitting a series-winning three-pointer in the final seconds.
On March 24, 2008, Teasley was waived by 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'...
.
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...
signed Teasley in 2008 and she suited up for the 2009 season. Teasley was then waived for Ivory Latta
Ivory Latta
Ivory Latta is an American professional basketball player. A 5'6" guard noted for her three-point shooting and on-court enthusiasm, she played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels...
.