Wanda Guyton
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 14, 1965 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hillsborough (Tampa, Florida) |
| College | South Florida (1984–1989) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Houston Comets |
| 1999 | Detroit Shock |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at WNBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Wanda Marie Guyton (born October 14, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. She coaches women's professional basketball in Wasserburg, Germany.[1][better source needed]
Guyton played at Hillsborough High School (Tampa, Florida) (1981–1984) where she led the lady Terriers in scoring as their center, in her three seasons at HHS. She was the first female basketball player to break the 1,000 point scoring threshold, in becoming Hillsborough County's girls all-time leading scorer in her senior year, without the benefit of the three point shot.[2] All while leading the lady Terriers to their first ever FHSAA Girls Class 4A State Basketball Championship final in 1984, earning State Runner-ups, after a 31 -37 loss to Deland High in the title game.[3]
College career
Wanda was a torchbearer for the University of South Florida women's basketball program. She put the program on the map and made a name for herself on a national level as a two-time WNBA champion and standout in the Italian and German leagues. Guyton was a member of the women's basketball team during the 1984–85, 1986–87 and 1988–89 seasons and played primarily as post player who saw time as a forward and center. Her dominance of the USF record books is unparalleled. Guyton still owns 10 career records today, almost 20 seasons after completing her college eligibility.[4] In 2009, Wanda Guyton was inducted into the USF Athletic Hall of Fame.