Wolters, Kara (1975–)
Wolters, Kara (1975–)
American basketball player. Born Aug 15, 1975, in Holliston, MA; dau. of Bill Wolters (played center for Boston College under Bob Cousy); sister of Kristen Wolters (basketball player); graduate of University of Connecticut, 1997.
Center; played in 4 NCAA Tournaments while at UConn (1994–97); drafted by New England Blizzard of ABL (1997); drafted by the Houston Comets of the WNBA (1999); won team gold medals at World championships (1998) and at Sydney Olympics (2000); drafted by Indiana Fever (2000); traded to Sacramento Monarchs (2001). Received VictorAward (1996); named Player of the Year by AP (1997).
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