History of Rebecca Lobo in Timeline
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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Rebecca Lobo likened Diana Taurasi to Charles Barkley. ESPN President discussed Stephen A. Smith's potential expanded NFL coverage role, alongside Eisen and Berman. Pitaro envisions big NFL roles for them.
October 6, 1973: Rebecca Lobo Born
On October 6, 1973, Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin was born. She would later become an accomplished basketball player and television analyst.
August 1992: USA U18 Team Competition
In August 1992, Rebecca Lobo competed with the USA U18 team in Guanajuato, Mexico, where the team won the silver medal and qualified for the 1993 world games.
1993: U19 World Championship
In 1993, Rebecca Lobo participated in the U19 World Championship, where the team finished in seventh place.
1993: Qualified for the 1993 World Games
In August 1992, The USA U18 team qualified for the 1993 world games.
1994: Honda-Broderick Cup
In 1994, Rebecca Lobo was awarded the prestigious Honda-Broderick Cup.
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.
1995: National Player of the Year Awards
In 1995, Rebecca Lobo was unanimously named the national player of the year, winning several awards including the Naismith College Player of the Year award, the Wade Trophy, and the AP Player of the Year award.
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.
1996: Gold Medal at the 1996 Olympics
In 1996, Rebecca Lobo won a gold medal as part of the US team at the Olympics in Atlanta, GA.
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.
1999: Injury Setback
In 1999, Rebecca Lobo suffered a setback, tearing her left anterior cruciate ligament and her meniscus in the first game of the season. She was selected to the inaugural WNBA All-Star team but could not play due to the injury.
2000: Knee Re-injury and Missing Season
In December 1999, Rebecca Lobo reinjured her knee, leading her to miss the entire 2000 season.
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.
April 12, 2003: Marriage to Steve Rushin
On April 12, 2003, Rebecca Lobo married Sports Illustrated writer Steve Rushin and changed her last name to Lobo-Rushin. The wedding took place at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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.
September 23, 2003: Retirement Announcement
On September 23, 2003, Rebecca Lobo announced her retirement from professional basketball.
2003: End of WNBA Career
In 2003, Rebecca Lobo concluded her professional career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
2003: Plays for the Springfield Spirit
In 2003, Rebecca Lobo played for the Springfield Spirit.
January 26, 2009: High School Scoring Record Surpassed
On January 26, 2009, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir surpassed Rebecca Lobo's state scoring record of 2,740 points in high school basketball, a record Lobo had held for 18 years.
2010: Induction into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2010, Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
April 2017: Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In April 2017, Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Tracy McGrady and Muffet McGraw.
October 23, 2017: Ball & Chain Podcast Release
On October 23, 2017, Rebecca Lobo and Steve Rushin released the first episode of their weekly Ball & Chain Podcast.
2017: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2017, Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
April 1, 2024: Controversial Commentary and Apology
On April 1, 2024, Rebecca Lobo faced criticism for her commentary during an NCAA women's basketball game in Albany, New York. She later apologized to the city of Albany.
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