Few athletes know as well as Cynthis Cooper what it takes to be a champion player in professional sports. As one of the most celebrated stars in the Women's National Basketball Association(WNBA), Cynthia fought to overcome the obstacles that lay in the path of women who just wanted to play professional basketball. Growing up, as her mother struggled to support the family, Cynthia found an outlet in basketball, a game in which she showed her prodigious talents as a teenager. With few opportunities to play professionally in the US, Cynthis followed her impressive college seasons by joining international women's pro basketball leagues, playing for the US Olympic team, and earning awards and recognition as one of the most outstanding players in women's basketball. Her final triumphs have come in the WNBA, where she leads the Houston Comets as top scorer and as one of the league's most impressive offensive players. A three-time Most Valuable Player, Cynthia Cooper's rise to the top of her profession is all about determination and faith and proving that women athletes can face the most difficult challenges and win.
