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Sparks sign veteran point guard Ticha Penicheiro

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports 
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WNBA veteran Ticha Penicheiro, who helped guide the Sacramento Monarchs to the league title in 2005, has signed with the Sparks.

The four-time all-star has averaged 6.4 points, 5.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds during her 12-year career with the Monarchs. Penicheiro is the WNBA’s career leader in assists (2,178) and steals (685).

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‘We are so thrilled to have Ticha in Los Angeles to fill a vital role on our team,’ said Sparks Coach Jennifer Gillom in a statement. ‘She is well-respected around the league, an incredible leader and a tremendous point guard. She knows the league, the players and will be an immediate impact player from day one.’

Penicheiro, a native of Portugal, played college basketball at Old Dominion before being drafted second overall by the Monarchs in 1998.

-- Austin Knoblauch

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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