(2.24.2011 - Mumbai , India - Katie Smith demonstrates her Hall of Fame shooting form to area youth at a basketball clinic in Mumbai)
(Indian youth learns how to lock up foes on the court!)
Busy Off-Season for Basketball Legend - Just what hasn't Katie Smith accomplished? The former Buckeye has won WNBA titles, mvp awards, Olympic Gold Medals, met United States Presidents ect.. Smith's Hall of Fame resume givers her the type of star power that shines on and off the court.Renaissance Woman - In early February, Smith returned to The Ohio State University as a color commentator for a Big Ten Network college basketball broadcast. She was later seen in Los Angeles, California working with NBA Cares during the All-Star break. And in the latter part of February 2011, Smith embraced the role of a basketball ambassador in a special U.S Department of State sports envoy to India.
A Buckeye doing big things on a global scale - Katie Smith participated in a U.S Department of State sports envoy to India with former NBA players George 'Iceman' Gervin & Marty Conlon (all 3 pictured left). The group held youth basketball clinics in Mumbai & New Delhi, India from February 23 to March 1st. The basketball stars taught area youth fundamental techniques of the game, as well as sharing experiences and goals that have motivated them to succeed.These global reach stories are some of our favorites. They are just another testament to how the game of basketball can take you around the world. And this story in particular, shows us how much the game is growing worldwide. Those are some sweet pictures of Katie teaching the game in India!
- U.S Department of State - Basketball Stars Gervin & Smith Visit India
- France 24 - Gorge 'Iceman' Gervin & Katie Smith come to India
- WNBA.com - Washington's Katie Smith Embraces Instructor Role Overseas
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