Ann Wauters
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Ann Hilde Willy Wauters (born October 12, 1980 in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium) is a former Women's National Basketball Association player who played for the New York Liberty. Her primary position was center.
Wauters began playing basketball at age 12. Her international professional basketball career began immediately after high school. She speaks Dutch, French and English. She wears #12 because of her birthdate.
WNBA
Wauters was drafted #1 overall in 2000 WNBA Draft by the Cleveland Rockers. She was the first Belgian-born player in the WNBA. When the team selected her, she was considered a project and raw talent. Having only played basketball for 7 years prior to the draft, Wauters quickly blended in with the big name centers.
In 2004 she was moved to the New York Liberty. She played two seasons for the Liberty before leaving the WNBA in 2006.
