Education
She finished her career as Louisiana State University"s 11th all-time leading scorer (1,163 points).
She finished her career as Louisiana State University"s 11th all-time leading scorer (1,163 points).
A point guard born in Monroe, Louisiana, she played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1999 to 2008. In two years at Louisiana State University, Powell averaged 19.1 points per game (fourth in school history). Powell was drafted 20th overall in the 1997 American Basketball League draft by the Portland Power.
Powell was the starting point guard for the team
After the American Basketball League folded, Powell was drafted 50th overall in the 1999 Women's National Basketball Association Draft by the Orlando Miracle. Half way through the 2002 Women's National Basketball Association season she was traded to the Detroit Shock in exchange for Wendy Palmer.
In November 2005, Powell was selected by the Chicago Sky in the expansion draft. During the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association season, she was waived by the Sky.
Four days later, the Detroit Shock signed her as a free agent.
During the 2008 Women's National Basketball Association season (when not injured), Powell started all 16 of the games she played. She shot 49% from the field (second best in career).