WBB Graduate Steffi Sorensen Signs Professional Contract
Friday, August 13, 2010 | Women's Basketball
Former University of Florida women's basketball standout Steffi Sorensen (Jacksonville, Fla.) has signed a contract to play professional basketball in France's Union Hainout Basketball league.
“I never imagined being able to do this, but I am certainly excited,” Sorensen said. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Everyone I have talked to is so excited and really happy for me, and I feel blessed to be in this position where I can keep playing basketball and make money for it.”
Sorensen, who graduated last week with a bachelor's degree from UF, will play for the UHB for eight and a half months and will begin training with the team on Sept. 6. She worked out with Gator strength coach Steve Orris this summer.
“The president of the club made it very clear that they work really hard in the preseason and that players come in really good shape so I have been working out really hard,” Sorensen said.
Sorensen had a stellar two-year career at UF, making an immediate impact during her junior year as a walk-on (2008-09) and then being voted team captain her senior season (2009-10). She graduated with highest 3-point percentage in a career (37.3%, 161-432), second-most 3-pointers in a season (83 in 2009-10) and 32 double-figure scoring games. In addition, she was a 2010 Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll member and a 2010 SEC Community Service Team member.
“Playing for Coach (Amanda) Butler was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Sorensen said. “It was my dream to play for Florida and it was a dream come true. I have so much pride in this school and that is something that I will always take with me anywhere I go.”
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