Carolyn Moos
| File:Carolyn Moos.jpg Carolyn Moos | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 8, 1978 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Nationality | USA |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Blake School |
| College | Stanford University |
| NBA draft | 2001: 4th round, 53rd pick overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Mercury | |
| Playing career | April 20,2001–July 1,2002 May 2,2003 – May 15, 2003 |
| Position | Center / Forward |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Carolyn Moos (born May 8, 1978[1] in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a model, personal trainer, nutrition consultant and a former professional basketball player for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played on three team's in the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury, Miami Sol and for a brief period of only thirteen days she played for the Minnesota Lynx before she was suddenly released from the league. Carolyn's basketball career is not just limited to her run in the WNBA. She has played on the colledge circuit, winning numerous awards, and played internationally, resulting in her winning a gold medal.
At 6ft 6in (1.98 m) she is one of the tallest players to have ever played in the WNBA.
High School
Carolyn began playing basketball in the 6th grade as even in her youth she was quite tall, alreay standing over six feet tall at thirteen years old. She was influenced by her family and her older brother Dan and was later approached by her school's coach Julie Grim, a six foot five inch woman who later became her mentor, and convinced her to play basketball. Already standing above six feet and having played all other sports prior, Carolyn eagerly agreed to try a new adventure. She played for the North Tartan AAU team that won nationals and earned the Sporting News Top Student Athletes in the Country among other numerous awards. Carolyn claims she began playing basketball not to justify her height of six foot six inches, but to express her soul and who she was on the inside.[2]
She totalled 2,040 points and 1,360 rebounds in four years, while shooting 62.0 from the field and 50.0 from three-point range. As a senior, Moos averaged 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks per game. She graduated from Blake School in 1997.
College
Carolyn attended Stanford University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Communications and played on its women's basketball team. She was the second tallest player in Stanford women’s basketball history (the tallest being Korel Engin). She graduated in 2001 with the honors of becoming the 22nd player in Stanford history to score 1,000 career points. She averaged 8.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg in 111 career games with the Cardinal and finished as Stanford's 23rd all-time leading scorer (944 points) and the 20th all-time leading rebounder (497). Her 110 blocked shots ranked 10th on the Pacific-10 Conference's all-time list. As a junior, Moos was named honorable mention All-Pac 10 after leading Stanford with 12.4 ppg and 5.5 rpg.[3]
She played for the USA Basketball team and won a gold medal at the Jr. Olympics in Brazil.
Her performances on the court were often praised, as for a tall player she could run the floor extremely well and quick. She also had an outstanding shooting range for a player of her height.
WNBA
In 2001, she was drafted to the Phoenix Mercury and later in the year, Carolyn played overseas in France in the FIBA for the 2001-2002 season. In the 2002 WNBA season she played for the Miami Sol but her career would ultimately be short lived. She appeared in only two games before quietly being released on July 1. Her pro career lasting a little over a year.
Carolyn would later return to the WNBA in 2003 but her return would prove to be even shorter then her first tenure and one of the most brief tenures in the league's history. The Minnesota Lynx announced on May 2, 2003 that they had sighed Moos to a team contract. Per team policy, the terms of the contracts were not disclosed. However, on May 15, 2003 the Lynx announced they had release Carolyn for the much higher regarded Kristi Harrower, just thirteen days after she sighed with the team, making her tenure the shortest in WNBA history. [4][5]
International career
Carolyn has played basketball abroad representing the USA in numerous countries suach as France, Vienna, Slovakia, Mexico and Brazil.
Notes
- Position: Forward / Center
- Height: Six foot Six inches / 1,98[6]
- Weight: 182 lb / 82,6 kg.
- College: Stanford, 2001
Achievements
- 1997 Nike/WBCA All-America
- 1997 Parade Magazine First Team All-America
- 2000 Honorable Mention All-Pac-10
- 1997 Gatorade Central Region Player of the Year
- 2000 Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic
- 1997 Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year
- 1998-99 All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention
- 1997 Sporting News Top Student Athletes in theCountry
- 1997 Naismith Mational Player of the Year Finalist
- 1996 USA Basketball Junior National Team
- 1997 Parade Magazine First Team All-America
- 1996 Parade Magazine Fourth Team All-America
- 1997 USA Today First Team All-America
- 1996 Associated Press Minnesota Player of the Year
- 1997 Nike/WBCA All-America
- 1996 USA Today Minnesota Player of the Year
- 1997 USA Basketball Junior World Championship Team
- 1996 Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year
- 1997 Blue Star Index No. 1 Post Player
- 1995, 1996, 1997 Street & Smith's Preseason All-America
Later career
After her departure from the WNBA in 2003 Carolyn had returned to California and become a ACE Certified Nutrition Consultant and Personal Trainer, running the FITT4Life guided training. She attended the University of Southern California and completed her Masters Degree on health communication. She currently resides in Los Angeles.
In her work as a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Personal Trainer Carolyn has chosen to focus on the biological,psycho and social elements that affects adherence in exercise programs and healthy eating. She also focuses on reducing stress levels and increase endorphins levels which she has said has a direct impact on the body.
Carolyn has said her goal, which has been shaped by Basketball, Stanford, FIBA, WNBA in combination with her education, is to change people's lives. [7]
Quotes
Your unique attributes are a priceless gift. Recognize them, utilize them to fuel your sense of empowerment, place and purpose.
I embrace my 6'5 stature as a unique attribute that is a reflection of my gift- to influence, educate and inspire individuals who seek to improve their health.
Health is one of the most important aspects of our lives and my mission is to help others see the light and reach their goals.
Trivia
- She is interested in sports psychology, human physiology, advertising and media broadcasting
- She enjoys reading, writing, drawing and designing.
- Wrote an internet diary for ESPN.com throughout the 1999-2000 season.
- Carolyn has worked for KGO, ABC 7 and written online for ESPN.com and Women's Fitness Magazine. She has also worked on the Men's World Basketball Championship where she conducted interviews with Yao Ming, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzski and Manu Ginoboli.
- She has written a piece for Marie Claire, which Carolyn spoke of embracing uniqueness and gaining respect from the inside out as well as her own experiences with her height. It can read here.
- Carolyn has also worked for the Seeds of Peace organization.
- Carolyn is taller than her brother.
- She is a fan of R&B, hip hop and techno.
See also
References
- "www.carolynmoos.com/". Retrieved 2006-12-26.
- "Marie Claire Article" (PDF). Retrieved 2006-12-26.