Marissa Coleman
Marissa Coleman
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Marissa Coleman is a renowned American professional basketball player who has gained recognition for her outstanding skills on the court.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on April 27, 1982, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Marissa Coleman is still active in her career.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Marissa Coleman's nationality is American, and she is a professional basketball player, specifically a shooting guard/forward.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in the sports-loving family of Michael Colemen, Marissa was encouraged to participate in various athletic activities from an early age. Her father's influence played a significant role in her development as an athlete. Coleman attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, where she excelled in basketball and earned multiple awards for her outstanding performances.
Major Accomplishments
During her high school career at St. Frances Academy, Marissa led the team to four state championships (2000-2003) and was named Maryland Player of the Year three times (2001-2003). She also received numerous All-American awards during this period.
Coleman's success continued in college when she attended the University of Maryland. In her senior year, Marissa led the team to a NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship title in 2010. This achievement marked one of the most significant accomplishments of her career.
Notable Works or Actions
Marissa Coleman has played for several teams throughout her professional basketball career, including the Washington Mystics and the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. Her remarkable skills on the court have earned her numerous accolades and recognition within the basketball community.
Impact and Legacy
Marissa's impact extends beyond her impressive athletic achievements. As a role model for young athletes, she has demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and hard work. Her commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to aspiring basketball players worldwide.
Coleman's legacy in basketball is marked by her numerous awards and recognition within the sport. She continues to be involved in various philanthropic initiatives that promote youth development and sports education.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Marissa Coleman is widely quoted or remembered for her exceptional skills on the court, which earned her multiple accolades throughout her career. Her outstanding performances, including a NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship title in 2010, cement her status as one of the most accomplished basketball players.
As an influential figure in the world of sports, Coleman continues to be recognized and respected for her contributions both on and off the court.
Quotes by Marissa Coleman

Coach B is never going to put you down. Even when she?s yelling at you she?s going to be picking you up. We definitely feed off her emotions. She loves coaching and we love playing for her.

We kept pounding it in to her and they couldn't stop her. Our energy was up from the tip and we intimidated our opponent. We kept it going all game.

When Kristi hit that shot, the whole team went crazy. Every single player in the huddle said that overtime is our time.

When Kristi hit that shot, we all went crazy in the huddle. Overtime is our time.

We were a little nervous, but not concerned. We have been in that position many times. We knew if we played Maryland basketball, we would win the game.

Yesterday was a rough game for me. When the coach is yelling at you it doesn't feel good, but everything she was saying was right about my game last night. I wasn't crashing the glass and I wasn't helping my team out. So today I wanted to do all those things.

We were making careless mistakes that were uncharacteristic of this team. Coach B said, 'Where's the team I've been coaching all year? When are they going to show up?' We took that to heart.

Overtime is our time. What a better way to win a national championship than in overtime, which was our time all season long?

