Erin Thorn

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Erin Thorn
WNBA's Minnesota Lynx
Guard
Born May 19, 1981 (1981-05-19) (age 30)
Orem, Utah
Nationality United States American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 144 lb (65 kg)
College Brigham Young
Draft 17th overall, 2003
New York Liberty
WNBA Teams
New York Liberty (2003–2008)
Chicago Sky (2009–2011)
Minnesota Lynx (2012–present)

Erin Thorn (born May 19, 1981 in Orem, Utah) is an American professional basketball player. She is currently playing for Tarbes GB in Tarbes, France.[1]

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[edit] Brigham Young University

Thorn was a four-year starter as shooting guard for the women's basketball team at Brigham Young University. She graduated in 2003, majoring in Fitness and Wellness Management.

[edit] WNBA career

Thorn was selected by the New York Liberty in the second round (17th overall pick) of the 2003 WNBA Draft, on April 25, 2003. She became a starter in 2007, after Vickie Johnson and Becky Hammon had departed the Liberty. Thorn was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week ending May 29, 2007.

In the offseason, she has been serving as an assistant coach for her alma mater, Brigham Young University.

In 2009 WNBA offseason, Thorn was signed as a free agent by the Chicago Sky.

In the 2012 WNBA offseason, Thorn agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Lynx.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Erin Thorn says “Bonjour” from Tarbes.

[edit] External links


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