Laure Savasta
The topic of Laure Savasta is one that has piqued the interest of many people throughout history. Since its origin, Laure Savasta has been the subject of debate, study and analysis by specialists in various disciplines. Its relevance has transcended borders and has impacted different cultures around the world. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Laure Savasta, from its impact on today's society to its evolution over time. Furthermore, we will examine how Laure Savasta has influenced various aspects of everyday life and what future prospects are envisioned for this topic. Join us on this journey to discover everything Laure Savasta has to offer!
 | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laure Savasta | ||||||||||||||
| Born | March 18, 1974 Marseille, France | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 134 lb (61 kg) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
| |||||||||||||||
Laure Savasta (born March 18, 1974, in Marseille) is a French professional basketball player. She plays both point guard and shooting guard. She was, with Isabelle Fijalkowski, amongst the first French players to ever play in the WNBA. Savasta played for the Sacramento Monarchs in the WNBA and was a member of the French national team. She became the only female basketball coach for a professional basketball team.
Life
She was the captain and one of the key players of Tarbes GB, taking part to the French championship and European competitions. Now retired, she started a career of basketball coach and TV commentator, on Sport+, for women's basketball games.
She became the only female basketball coach for a professional basketball team in France when she was given the position at Tarbes Gespe Bigorre.[1]
Career
| Seasons | Team | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–1993 | INSEP |  France
|
| 1993–1994 | Cavigal Nice | France
|
| 1994–1997 | Washington Huskies (Seattle, NCAA) |  United States
|
| 1997 | Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA) | United States
|
| 1997–1998 | ASPTT Aix-en-Provence | France
|
| 1998–2000 | US Valenciennes | France
|
| 2000–2008 | Tarbes GB | France
|
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career best | ° | League leader |
WNBA
Source[2]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sacramento | 14 | 0 | 11.2 | .244 | .200 | .778 | .4 | .9 | .3 | .1 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
Highlights
French national team
Champion of Eurobasket Women in 2001- 5th at the 2000 Summer Olympics of Sydney
Club
Runner-up of the European Cup Liliana Ronchetti in 1998 with Aix-en-Provence and 2002 with Tarbes;- Runner-up of the French championship in 1999 and 2000 with Valenciennes, in 2003 with Tarbes;
- Runner up of the French Cup in 1998.
References
- ^ "BASKET-BALL / DRÔME. N1M : Laure Savasta, une femme au chevet des hommes". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 2021-05-29.
- ^ "Laure Savasta WNBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
External links
- (in French and English) Official website
- (in French) Her player profile on TGBÉLITE.com
   | This biographical article relating to a French basketball figure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |