Background
Hardin was born in Burke County, North Carolina.
Hardin was born in Burke County, North Carolina.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
She most recently played the forward position for the Washington Mystics in the Women's National Basketball Association.
At Virginia Technical, Gardin led her Hokies to four consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association appearances. As a senior, she averaged a double-double with 12.7 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Source
Gardin was drafted 34th overall in the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Draft by the Chicago Sky.
Before the season started, the Sky waived her.
Before the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association season, Gardin was signed by the Seattle Storm. Like in Chicago, she was waived by the Storm before seeing any regular season action.
In 2008, the Connecticut Sun signed Gardin as a free agent. She retained a roster spot and went on to start 15 games, helping the Sun post a 21–13 overall record.
In the 2008 Women's National Basketball Association Playoffs, Gardin ranked first in the league in steals per turnover (50).
She played for Jolly JBS Sibenik in Croatia during the 2008-2009 Women's National Basketball Association off-season.