Position(s): 5
Birth Date : 28-08-1979
Height : 194 cm
Weight : 195 lbs
Nationality : USA
Ruth is an intelligent player who has an excellent understanding of the game, both offensively and defensively. She is a big post player who moves extremely well for her size. She has nice post moves and a nice jump shot up to 4-5 mtrs from the basket. She is a solid defender, good rebounder and an especially good shot blocker.
CAREER
2007: Played with San Antonio (WNBA) 2006: Played with Detroit (WNBA); WNBA champion 2005-06: Played with Yaya Maria (Spanish Pro League) 2004-05: Played with Colorado (NWBL-USA) 2004: Played with Detroit (WNBA) 2003-04: Played with Colorado (NWBL-USA) 2003: Played with Detroit (WNBA) - WNBA Champion 2002-03: Played with Valencia (Spanish Pro League + Euroleague) 2002: Played with Miami Sol (WNBA) 2001: Played with Miami Sol (WNBA) 1997-2001: University of Notre Dame - NCAA div. I champion (2001)
- Naismith Award winner (2001)
- AP Player of the Year (2001)
- Kodak All-American first team (2001)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2001)
- AP All-American first team (2000, 2002) and second team
- Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001)
- All-Big East All-Rookie team (1998)
- Notre Dame's career blocks leader (370)