Sabrina Ionescu Leads Liberty to Victory in WNBA 3-Point Contest
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Sabrina Ionescu and her teammate Natasha Cloud dominate the WNBA 3-point contest, solidifying the New York Liberty as a top team in the league.
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Natasha "Tash" Cloud (born February 22, 1992, in Broomall, Pennsylvania) is an American professional basketball player currently with the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), having also played internationally for Phantom BC of Unrivaled[1]. Standing 5'10" and playing as a guard, Cloud is known for her playmaking, defensive intensity, and leadership on the court[4]. Cloud’s basketball journey began at Cardinal O’Hara High School, where she led her team to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AAAA state finals and earned multiple honors, including First Team All-Delco and AAAA All-State recognition[1]. She then attended the University of Maryland before transferring to Saint Joseph’s University, where she majored in communication studies[3][4]. Cloud entered the WNBA in 2015 as the 15th overall pick (second round) by the Washington Mystics, where she spent the first eight years of her career, becoming a key contributor and team leader[3][4]. Notably, she sat out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on racial justice activism and to support the Black Lives Matter movement, highlighting her commitment to social issues beyond basketball[3]. On the court, Cloud is recognized for her defensive prowess and versatility. In 2023, she was named to the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball All-Defensive Team, ranking among league leaders in assists, steals, and free throw percentage while averaging 14.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game[3]. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to impact games on both ends of the floor, and her leadership was instrumental during the Mystics’ injury-affected seasons[2]. Internationally, Cloud has represented Jordan at the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, helping the team reach the promotion playoff final[1][2]. Cloud is also active in the broader basketball community, serving on the Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball Player Executive Committee and participating in initiatives to grow the women’s game domestically and internationally[2][3]. As of 2025, she remains a relevant figure in the WNBA, now with the New York Liberty, continuing to compete at a high level while maintaining her profile as an advocate for social justice and athlete empowerment[1][3].
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