Cleveland born. Hall of Famer. National Champion.
One of the first teammates I ever had—and one of the toughest.
Playing with Barb?
Meant no plays off.
No shortcuts. No excuses.
Just relentless accountability.
She showed me early what it really meant to hold your teammates to a standard.
Not with words—but with work. Every rep. Every possession. Every moment.
That mindset didn’t stop after her playing days.
Barb took that same fire into coaching—making her mark in both the WNBA and NBA, a rare feat in the world of pro hoops.
She’s not just coaching the game—she’s shaping culture.
Demanding excellence. Leading with presence. And staying ten toes down through it all.
Big time player. Big time coach. Big time impact.
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