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Rice Women’s Hoops Hires Jae Cross As Director Of Operations
Posted Monday, June 16, 2008
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Jae Cross played under Greg Williams for the Detroit Shock in the WNBA.
HOUSTON - Head coach Greg Williams announced the hiring of Jae Cross Monday morning as Director of Operations for women's basketball effective immediately.
"I am very pleased to have Rice University as a new member of my family," Cross said. "This is an exciting new challenge and a fantastic opportunity for my career. I look forward to working with Coach Williams and being a member of his staff."
Cross played professionally for the WNBA's Detroit Shock (2001-04) and San Antonio Silver Stars (2006) in addition to being a team representative for the Phoenix Mercury (2004-05).
Cross also was a member of the Australian national team for 12 years (1995-2006) and won a bronze medal at the 2002 World Championships. The Australians claimed a pair of Oceania Gold Medals in 2003 and 2005 en route to qualifying for the Olympics.
Cross started her career playing for the Adelaide Lightning of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) where her squad took home a trio of national championships (1995, 1996 and 2001).
"I am very happy to have Jae on our staff," Williams said. "As a former WNBA player, she will contribute much to our program with her vast experience and knowledge of the game. Jae brings high energy and enthusiasm everyday and will relate well to all of our players."
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