McKeesport to honor Swin Cash

For the Mon Valley Independent

The McKeesport Area School District is set to honor one of its most distinguished alumni by dedicating the court where Swin Cash once played.

The ceremony will take place during halftime of the Tigers basketball game on Monday at Neenie Campbell Gym beginning at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4:15 p.m., and the community is encouraged to attend this special event.

Cash, a standout basketball player and a 1998 graduate, has made significant contributions both on and off the court. After her remarkable high school career, she went on to play for the University of Connecticut, where she was named the 2002 NCAA Final Four MVP.

Cash was then selected as the second overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock, where she helped the team win two WNBA Championships in 2003 and 2006, and was named All-WNBA Second Team.

Throughout her impressive 15-year WNBA career, Cash was recognized as an All-Star four times and received numerous accolades, including two All-Star MVP awards and a place on the All-WNBA Second Team Defense.

Her success extended beyond the league; she also earned an Olympic gold medal in 2004 and 2012.

She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Cash has made a positive impact through various philanthropic efforts.

She founded “Cash for Kids,” a charity dedicated to inspiring and educating youth through sports, nutrition and cultural activities. Her “She’s Got Time” initiative aims to support women’s involvement in sports by fostering an inclusive community and providing resources for aspiring athletes.

In her current role as the senior vice president of basketball operations and team development for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, Cash continues to influence the basketball community. She remains passionate about social responsibility and civil rights, using her platform to advocate for positive change.

As a devoted wife and mother of two boys, Swin Cash exemplifies excellence both on the court and in her personal life. The dedication of “Swin Cash Court” is a testament to her legacy and the positive influence she has had on her community and the world of sports.

All are invited to join in celebrating this monumental occasion and take in the Tigers’ game against cross-river rival West Mifflin.

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