Madinah Slaise

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Madinah Slaise
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Personal information
Born (1978-08-23) August 23, 1978 (age 46)
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
CollegeUniversity of Cincinnati
WNBA draft 2000: 2nd round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Shock
Position Guard
Number12
Stats at Basketball Reference
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Major (ret.)

Madinah D. Slaise
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Service / branchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Flag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
Rank Major (retired)
Website https://madinahslaisemedia.org

Madinah Slaise, MSN, RN is a former professional basketball player, [1] retired United States Air Force officer, [2] and recipient of Hall of Fame accolades for both athletic and personal achievements, including her induction into the University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016 [3] [4] and the Lima City School District Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2017. [5]

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Career

Basketball

College basketball

Slaise was a four-year letterwinner at the University of Cincinnati (1996-2000). She ranks as the program's third all-time leading scorer with 1,849 points and averaged 21.8 ppg as a senior in 2000, the fourth-best single-season scoring average in UC history. A two-time First-Team All-Conference USA selection in 1999 and 2000, she was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 1997. She earned a spot on the C-USA All-Tournament Team in 1999 and led UC in steals in each of her four seasons, grabbing 57, 45, 85 and 70 from 1997-2000, respectively. Slaise still holds the school single-game record for free throw attempts, racking up 18 at Charlotte in 2000 and holds the UC single-season record for both free throws made (193) and attempted (242), both set in 1998-99. Slaise also holds the career marks for free throws made (503) and attempted (676) (male and female players) and ranks in UC's career top-10 in games played (t-9th/119), points (3rd/1,849), scoring average (6th/15.5), field goals made (8th/600), field goals attempted (3rd/1,602), 3-point field goals made (6th/146), 3-point field goals attempted (5th/497) and steals (2nd/256).

Professional basketball

After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Madinah Slaise was selected by the Detroit Shock in the second round (No. 28 overall) of the 2000 WNBA draft. She played with the Shock during the 2000 season, capturing the 2nd highest player efficiency ranking (30%) for the 2000 WNBA season. She also competed overseas in France, Switzerland and Israel while launching the Madinah Slaise Youth Basketball Camp in her hometown, Lima Ohio.[ citation needed ]

Later career

Slaise joined the United States Army following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and served as an enlisted Trauma Medic for three years at the Womack Army Medical Center Emergency Department.[ citation needed ]

Prior to accepting a commission with the United States Air Force, she earned an associate degree and practiced as a board certified (Medical-Surgical) Registered Nurse for several years within the civilian sector. Subsequently, accomplishing a second bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Winston-Salem State University in 2010 (summa cum laude). She also achieved a master's degree as a Nurse Educator from Liberty University in 2016 (magna cum laude).

Madinah is an International Sports Sciences Association Certified Master Trainer, having competed as an amateur physique champion from 2010-2013.[ citation needed ] She started sports and nutrition company "Austerus FIT" in 2011, and sold it in 2016.

Slaise retired from her officership in the United States Air Force as a Major in 2018. Her career appointment summarization includes APU/PACU/CASF/Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Medical Group & Squadron Executive Officer, POTUS Flight Medicine Clinic Flight Commander and Flight Nurse. [6]

As a lifelong creative, she founded Madinah Slaise Media in Seattle, Washington, in 2021 to produce and distribute inspirational multimedia series globally. [7] In 2023, Madinah was appointed to the Seattle Mayor's Council on African American Elders (MCAAE) to advise the Mayor and government officials regarding the policies, practices, and programs impacting African American seniors residing within the metropolis. [8] The following year she cold pitched the "Madinah In The Market" (MITM) radio show to the Pike Place Market Marketing and Public Relations Department. The unprecedented series launch opened doors for independent producers while solidifying her position as a prime time radio show host on 91.3 KBCS-FM. MITM captures the essence of community, entrepreneurship, and culinary delight for more than 2.5 million listeners across the Puget Sound. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Shock HERstory Madinah Slaise #12". Women's National Basketball Association . Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Life's Playbook: Lessons, Teamwork & Success". Joint Base Andrews. December 7, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall Of Fame (Webpage for Madinah Slaise)". University of Cincinnati Athletics . Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ "University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall Of Fame". University of Cincinnati Athletics . Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Lima City Schools announces Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees". Lima Senior High School. October 2, 2017. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Athletics Announces 2016 James P. Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Fame Class" . Retrieved 2016-09-28.
  7. ↑ "Madinah Slaise Media". MSM. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  8. ↑ "Mayor's Council on African American Elders" (PDF). February 17, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Madinah Slaise Media". Madinah Slaise Media. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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