Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
Ryneldi Becenti - Native American basketball star
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August 22, 2019
9 minutes
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Ryneldi Becenti became the first Native American to play in the women's NBA when she made her debut for the Phoenix Mercury in 1997. Lucy Burns speaks to Becenti about her life and career.
PHOTO: Ryneldi Becenti playing for Arizona State University (courtesy Arizona State University)