Simone Ann-Marie Edwards

Basketball Player

Birthday November 17, 1973

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica

DEATH DATE Feb 16, 2023 (49)

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About

Jamaican-American basketball player who was known for playing for New York Liberty and Seattle Storm. She was the first Jamaican player in the WNBA. Her Instagram account jamhurricane has gained over 3,000 followers. 

Before Fame

She was spotted by an American college basketball coach after competing in a track meet in Jamaica. She first garnered attention on the court during junior college at Seminole State College.

Trivia

She was the only player on the Seattle Storm to be a part of the team for every game of its first six seasons. In 2004, she won a WNBA championship with the Storm. In 2007, she was hired as an assistant coach at Radford University and from 2008 to 2011, she was an assistant at George Mason University. She retired as the all-time leader in minutes and games played, as well as rebounds, for the Storm.

Family Life

She has posted photos of her great nephew Azriel Mendez on her Instagram account.

Associated With

In August 2022, she posted a photo alongside basketball player Tina Charles.