List of Florida Gators in the WNBA

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The List of Florida Gators basketball players in WNBA includes former members of the Florida Gators women's basketball team that represents the University of Florida who have played professionally for a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team in one or more regular season games. This list includes former Florida Gators women's basketball players who are retired or currently active WNBA professionals. [1]

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DeLisha Milton-Jones
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Vanessa Hayden Former WNBA center for the Minnesota Lynx (2004–2008) and Los Angeles Sparks (2009)
Aneika Henry Current WNBA forward for the Atlanta Dream (2012–present)
Tammy Jackson Former WNBA center for the Houston Comets (1997–1998, 1999–2002) and Washington Mystics (1998); WNBA champion (1997); Olympic bronze medalist (1992)
Merlakia Jones Former WNBA guard for the Cleveland Rockers (1997–2003) and Detroit Shock (2004)
Brandi McCain Former WNBA guard for the Cleveland Rockers (2002)
DeLisha Milton-Jones Current WNBA forward for the Los Angeles Sparks (1999–2004, 2008– ), and formerly, the Washington Mystics (2005–2007); WNBA champion (2002, 2002); Olympic gold medalist (2000, 2008)
Murriel Page Former WNBA forward and center for the Washington Mystics (1998–2006) and Los Angeles Sparks (2006–2009)
Bridget Pettis Former WNBA guard for the Phoenix Mercury (1997–2001) and Indiana Fever (2002–2003); current assistant coach for the Phoenix Mercury
Tamara Stocks Former WNBA forward and center for the Washington Mystics (2001)
Tiffany Travis Former WNBA guard for Charlotte Sting (2000)
Sophia Witherspoon Former WNBA guard for the New York Liberty (1997–1999), Portland Fire (2000–2001) and Los Angeles Sparks (2002–2003)
Tonya Washington Former WNBA forward for the Washington Mystics (2000–2003) and Seattle Storm (2003)

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