Mactabene Amachree (born 30 January 1978 in Port Harcourt) is a former Nigerian professional basketball player.[1] In 2001, she became the first Nigerian to play in the WNBA.[2] Amachree played on the Nigeria women's national basketball team in the 2004 Summer Olympics. She is also the princess of the Ojuka Clan of the Kalabari people in Nigeria.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1978-01-30) 30 January 1978 (age 44) Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Abilene Christian |
Playing career | 2001–present |
Position | Forward |
Career history | |
2001 | New York Liberty |
2003 | Seattle Storm |
2005 | Washington Mystics |
Nigeria squad – 2005 FIBA Africa Championship for Women | ||
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