| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 7, 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Listed weight | 157 lb (71 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Memphis (West Memphis, Arkansas) |
| College | Arkansas State |
| WNBA draft | 1999: 4th round, 43rd overall pick |
| Selected by the Minnesota Lynx | |
| Playing career | 1996–2000 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1996-1998 | Columbus Quest |
| 1999-2000 | Minnesota Lynx |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at WNBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Sonja Patrice Tate (born September 7, 1971) is an American basketball coach and former player. She played for Columbus Quest of the American Basketball League, where she won championships over each of her two seasons. She then played for the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA for two seasons (1999-2000).
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She played college basketball for the Arkansas State University Red Wolves. At ASU, she scored 2,312 points, which is the most of any basketball player in school history. [1]
She is originally from Crittenden County, Arkansas and is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. In 2015, she was hired to coach the Arkansas State University Mid-South. In 2016–17, she led the team to a regional championship. In 2019, she was hired to coach at Paragould High School. [1] However she would be placed on Administrative leave on December 9th, 2024 for accusations of hitting a student.
