Kristen Rasmussen
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Kristen Rasmussen is a professional basketball player in the WNBA
, currently playing for CSS LMK BC Sepsi of Sfântu Gheorghe
, Romania.
Rasmussen attended college at Michigan State
and graduated in 2000. While playing for the Spartans, Rasmussen set the school record for blocked shots with 194. She averaged 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in her career.
Following her college days, Rasmussen was drafted in the 4th round (51st Overall) in the 2000 WNBA Draft
by the Utah Starzz
. She appeared in just 1 game with Utah before being released and signed by the Miami Sol
, where she remained through the 2002 season.
A well-traveled player, Rasumussen suited up for the Indiana Fever
from 2003–2004 and the Houston Comets
in 2005. She was traded to the Charlotte Sting
on August 1, 2005 along with Adrienne Goodson
and a 1st round pick for Dawn Staley
and a 2nd round pick.
Rasmussen joined the Phoenix Mercury
for the 2006 season and signed as a free agent with the Connecticut Sun
in 2007. On March 14, 2008, the Lynx acquired her for Tamika Raymond
.She moved in Athens, Greece, to play for the Greek club Panathinaikos for the 2008–09 season.
Women's National Basketball Association
The Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
, currently playing for CSS LMK BC Sepsi of Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe is the capital city of Covasna County, Romania. Located in the central part of the country and in the historical region of Transylvania, it lies on the Olt River in a valley between the Baraolt Mountains and Bodoc Mountains...
, Romania.
Rasmussen attended college at Michigan State
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and graduated in 2000. While playing for the Spartans, Rasmussen set the school record for blocked shots with 194. She averaged 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in her career.
Following her college days, Rasmussen was drafted in the 4th round (51st Overall) in the 2000 WNBA Draft
2000 WNBA Draft
2000 WNBA Draft - 25 April 2000*On December 15, 1999, a WNBA expansion draft took place.*On April 25, 2000 the regular WNBA draft took place.-Expansion Draft:-College draft:-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:-Round 4:...
by the Utah Starzz
Utah Starzz
The Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
. She appeared in just 1 game with Utah before being released and signed by the Miami Sol
Miami Sol
The Miami Sol was a women's basketball team which joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000. They played their games at American Airlines Arena. The team folded after the 2002 season because of financial problems...
, where she remained through the 2002 season.
A well-traveled player, Rasumussen suited up for the Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
from 2003–2004 and the Houston Comets
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
in 2005. She was traded to the Charlotte Sting
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
on August 1, 2005 along with Adrienne Goodson
Adrienne Goodson
Adrienne Goodson also known as “Goodie” or “Goody” is a former basketball player, a 6-foot forward noted for her exceptional rebounding ability, especially on the offensive glass...
and a 1st round pick for Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley
Dawn Michelle Staley is an American basketball player and coach. Staley is a three-time Olympian and was elected to carry the United States flag at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics. She was named the University of South Carolina women's head basketball coach on May 7, 2008...
and a 2nd round pick.
Rasmussen joined the Phoenix Mercury
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
for the 2006 season and signed as a free agent with the Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun
The Connecticut Sun is a professional basketball team based in Uncasville, Connecticut, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded in Orlando, Florida before the 1999 season began; the team moved to Connecticut before the 2003 season...
in 2007. On March 14, 2008, the Lynx acquired her for Tamika Raymond
Tamika Williams
Tamika Maria Raymond is an Assistant Coach at Kansas University. She was a professional basketball player for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA...
.She moved in Athens, Greece, to play for the Greek club Panathinaikos for the 2008–09 season.