Biography of Swin Cash

Swintayla Marie Cash (born on September 22, 1979) is an American Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player who plays for the Detroit Shock. A prolific scorer and rebounder, as well as a capable ball handler and defender, she helped lead the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to national titles in 2000 and 2002. In her second WNBA season, she led the Detroit Shock to their first ever WNBA title.

Vital statistics

Position: Forward
Height: 6’1”/ 1.85 m
College: University of Connecticut 2002
Team(s): Detroit Shock (WNBA), Springfield Spirit (NWBL)

Personal

Cash was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and raised by her mother, Cynthia. She holds basketball camps and clinics under her company, Swincash LLC, and is involved in charity events through the WNBA. She is normally called by her nickname, “Swin”.

Career highlights

All-American at the University of Connecticut (UConn)
Won the NCAA National Championship with the UConn Huskies in 2000 and 2002
Helped lead UConn to an undefeated 39-0 season in 2002
Selected by the Detroit Shock in the 2002 WNBA Draft (second overall)
Led the Detroit Shock to their first WNBA Championship title in 2003
Played in the 2003 WNBA All-Star Game
Won the gold medal with the U.S. women’s basketball team at the 2004 Olympic Games