Career Timeline of Rebecca Lobo: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Rebecca Lobo, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Rebecca Lobo-Rushin is a former WNBA player and current basketball analyst. She played center in the WNBA from 1997-2003. Lobo is best known for her college career at the University of Connecticut, where she helped lead the team to an undefeated 35-0 season and a national championship in 1995. Her accomplishments have led to her induction into both the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (2010) and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2017).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: NCAA Championship

In 1995, Rebecca Lobo and her team at the University of Connecticut won the national championship with a perfect 35-0 season.

1995: National Team Tryouts

In 1995, Rebecca Lobo successfully passed tryouts to join the national team.

1996: Collaborative Book and Scholarship

In 1996, Rebecca Lobo and her mother, Ruth Ann Lobo, collaborated on a book entitled "The Home Team" about Ruth Ann's battle with breast cancer. They also founded the Ruth Ann and Rebecca Lobo Scholarship.

January 22, 1997: Assigned to New York Liberty

On January 22, 1997, Rebecca Lobo was assigned to the New York Liberty during the WNBA's first player allocations.

June 21, 1997: WNBA Debut

On June 21, 1997, Rebecca Lobo made her WNBA debut in a 67-57 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, recording 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. The Liberty later lost to the Houston Comets in the WNBA Finals.

1997: WNBA Career Start

In 1997, Rebecca Lobo began her professional career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

1998: 1998 Season with the Liberty

In 1998, Rebecca Lobo played for the Liberty averaging 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds and the team finished 18 - 12, but the Liberty did not make the playoffs.

2000: Spokesperson for Body1.com

Starting in 2000, Rebecca Lobo served as a national spokesperson and backer for Body1.com, campaigning to raise awareness of knee injury risks in women.

2001: Return to the WNBA

In 2001, Rebecca Lobo returned to the WNBA season but played sparingly, totaling only 85 minutes.

January 2002: Joins Springfield Spirit

In January 2002, during the WNBA offseason, Rebecca Lobo joined the Springfield Spirit in the National Women's Basketball League.

April 3, 2002: Traded to Houston Comets

On April 3, 2002, the Liberty traded Rebecca Lobo to the Houston Comets in exchange for Houston's second-round selection in the 2002 WNBA draft.

2002: Plays for the Springfield Spirit

In 2002, Rebecca Lobo played for the Springfield Spirit.

February 14, 2003: Traded to Connecticut Sun

On February 14, 2003, Rebecca Lobo was traded to the Connecticut Sun for a 2003 second-round pick.

February 2003: Returns to the Spirit

During the WNBA offseason, in February 2003, Rebecca Lobo returned to the Spirit and in her first game, she had 25 points and 14 rebounds.

September 7, 2003: Final WNBA Game

On September 7, 2003, Rebecca Lobo played her final WNBA game in Game 2 of the 2003 Eastern Conference Finals against the Detroit Shock. She recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks.