Sonia Chase

Sonia Chase

Personal information
Born	(1976-03-09) March 9, 1976 (age 48) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	150 lb (68 kg)
Career information
High school	McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland)
College	University of Maryland, College Park
WNBA draft	1998: 4th round, 37th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Sting
Playing career	1998–2003
Position	Guard
Career history
1998–2000	Charlotte Sting
2001–2003	Minnesota Lynx
Career highlights and awards
2x MVP A1 National Women's Basketball Division (1999, 2000) 2x MVP Women's Basketball Super League (2001, 2002) MVP Women's Chinese Basketball Association (2003)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Sonia Chase (born March 9, 1976) is a former professional female basketball player and philanthropist.[1]

High School Career

Sonia Chase attended the McDonogh School, in Owings Mills, Maryland and became a four-year Varsity starter and two-time captain in high school. She was the first female athlete in school history to score over 3,000 points and also set records that currently still stand today for scoring, assists, rebounds and steals.[2] Due to Chase's historic contribution, the McDonogh School created the Sonia Chase Award to recognize female athletes who demonstrate strong athletic ability and good attitude.[3]

College career

Chase was signed to play basketball for the Maryland Terrapins women's basketball in 1994.[4] During the 1996 Maryland Terrapins women's basketball season, Chase led the Atlantic Coast Conference in steals with an average of 3.3 per game.[5] She received honorable mentions in the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament in 1996 and 1997.[6]

Professional career

Chase was the first female in school history to be drafted from the University of Maryland, College Park to the WNBA.[7] Chase was drafted to the Charlotte Sting in the 1998 WNBA draft. She was the 37th overall pick in the draft's 4th round.[8] Chase was then signed to play professionally by the Minnesota Lynx in 2001.[9]

During the WNBA off seasons, she played in 10 countries including Greece, Turkey and China in the FIBA[10]

Personal life

Sonia Chase started the non-profit Chase Your Dreams Academy to provide basketball camps for low-income and at-risk youth.[11][12]

References

1. "Sonia Chase Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More | WNBA".
2. "McDonogh is back in Chase, thanks to super soph". 2 January 1992.
3. "Eagles'Chase in pursuit of excellence McDonogh junior improves game with inside skills". 10 January 1993.
4. "Chase carries McDonogh to AIS a title, 49-34". 18 February 1994.
5. "Chase specializes in versatility Guard has played 4 positions for Terps". 5 February 1996.
6. https://maryland_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/old_site/pdf/w-baskbl/0809-wbb-mg-section8.pdf
7. "Sonia Chase Signs Contract with WNBA". 21 June 1999.
8. "Sonia Chase WNBA Stats".
9. "Sonia Chase Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More | WNBA".
10. "Former WNBA player wants to help Maryland kids chase their dreams through sports". 3 July 2023.
11. https://www.ussportscamps.com/coaches/sonia-chase
12. "Former WNBA player wants to help Maryland kids chase their dreams through sports". 3 July 2023.