Smith, Bev (1960–)
Smith, Bev (1960–)
Canadian basketball player and coach. Born April 4, 1960, in Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada; graduate of University of Oregon, 1982.
Considered one of the best basketball players in Canada, led her team to a 3rd-place finish at World championships (1979); competed as an athlete at Los Angeles and Atlanta Olympics (1984, 1996) and as a coach at Sydney Olympics (2000); played professionally in Italy for 12 years; became head coach of the University of Oregon women's basketball team. Inducted into Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame (2001) and Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame (2003).
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