University at Buffalo - Division of Athletics Event Information

Keynote Speaker: Sheryl Swoopes

Photo of Sheryl Swoopes Career Highlights

A member of the 2000 WNBA Champion Houston Comets (fourth-straight year) and the All-WNBA First Team
Honored as the WNBA’s MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in 2000.
Was the top vote-getter for the WNBA All-Star Game; 1999 & 2000
Named to the All-WNBA First Team; 1998, 1999 & 2000
Captured two gold medals as a key member of the USA Olympic Women’s Basketball Team: 1996
Named one of the Top 10 Division I Kodak All-Americans of All-Time.
After giving birth to her first child, Jordan Eric, Sheryl helped lead the Houston Comets to the inaugural WNBA Championship.
A member of the undefeated (52-0) USA Women’s National Team since 1994.
1993 National Collegiate Player of the Year.
Earned 1993 NCAA Final Four MVP honor after setting an NCAA Championship game record with 47 points against Ohio State.

Up Close and Personal

First woman to have her own name line basketball shoe, the Air Swoopes by Nike.
Gave birth to her first child, a sone named Jordan, in June 1997 and returned to play her first season in the WNBA just six weeks later.
Official Spokeswoman for The March of Dimes
Off the court, Sheryl enjoys playing volleyball, shooting pool, shopping and playing video games.
Nicknamed "Wind" by Houston Comets fans because of her quick and graceful style of play.
Aspires to be a professional sports broadcaster following her career in the WNBA.