| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 25, 1984 Amarillo, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Amarillo High School ( Amarillo, Texas) |
| College |
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| WNBA draft | 2007: 3rd round, 28th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Mercury | |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 2007 | Chicago Sky |
| 2008-2009 | Estudiantes Madrid |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Leah Rush (born October 25, 1984) is a former American professional basketball player who played one season in the WNBA for the Chicago Sky. She played college basketball at Oklahoma.
College career
Rush signed to play for Oklahoma on November 15, 2002. [1]
For the 2005–2006 season, Rush was tapped as a Preseason All-Big 12 performer. [2] In the 2006 Big 12 Championship Game, Rush scored 12 points to help Oklahoma complete and undefeated Big 12 season and capture its 3rd title in 5 years. [3] Rush earned herself a Big 12 Honorable Mention selection in her senior season. [4]
Rush later studied Anthropology at Durham University, where she acted as player-coach of the women's basketball team. [5] [6]
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Points | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Oklahoma | 33 | 278 | .454 | .250 | .822 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 8.4 |
| 2004–05 | Oklahoma | 30 | 465 | .465 | .333 | .847 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 15.5 |
| 2005–06 | Oklahoma | 36 | 362 | .431 | .341 | .730 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 10.1 |
| 2006–07 | Oklahoma | 33 | 322 | .506 | .434 | .766 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 9.8 |
| Career | 132 | 1427 | .463 | .360 | .795 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 10.8 |
Professional career
Rush was selected in the 3rd Round, 28th Overall, in the 2007 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury. [8] She was waived from the Mercury prior to the start of the season and did not make the team. [9]
Chicago Sky
During the 2008 WNBA season, Rush was signed by the Chicago Sky to multiple 7-Day Contracts, thus officially making a WNBA roster. [10] Rush appeared in 2 games for the Sky.
WNBA career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career best | ° | League leader |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chicago | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | .000 | .000 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Career | 1 year, 1 team | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | .000 | .000 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
References
- ^ "ALL-AMERICAN LEAH RUSH WILL JOIN OU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM". soone sports.com. Oklahoma Athletics. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "Coggins Named Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention". kstatesports.com. K-State Athletics. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Oklahoma Claims Big 12 Championship; Defeats Baylor 72-61". big12sports.com. Big 12 Athletics. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Oklahomans headline Big 12 women's awards". Oklahoman.com. Oklahoman. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Where in the World is Leah Rush?". University of Oklahoma. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ Sloper, Quentin (2011). "Team Durham". Durham First (30): 25. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Leah Rush - Oklahoma". wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "WNBA'S MERCURY DRAFT LEAH RUSH". soonersports.com. Oklahoma Athletics. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "2007 WNBA Transactions". wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "Chicago Sky Signs Leah Rush". oursportscentral.com. Our Sports Central. Retrieved July 9, 2022.