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Trailblazer Dena Head Reflects on WNBA Legacy

4/12/2025

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Dena Head, the trailblazing first overall pick in the 1997 WNBA draft, made her mark in just three seasons before stepping away at 29. Now thriving as an HR manager at Amazon, she looks back with pride on her impactful journey and her vital contribution to the rise of women's basketball in the U.S.

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Dena Head, the trailblazing first overall pick in the 1997 WNBA draft, made her mark in just three seasons before stepping away at 29. Now thriving as an HR manager at Amazon, she looks back with pride on her impactful journey and her vital contribution to the rise of women's basketball in the U.S.