Forward Claudia Brassard-Riebesehl played professionally last season in Limoges, France where she averaged 7.7 points per game. She enjoyed a successful college career at Southern Methodist University advancing t the NCAA tournament in 1999. She was a first team all star in her conference in 1999, second team in 1998 and was SMU's player of the year in 1997-98. She majored in mechanical engineering and holds a Masters in liberal arts. She has played in 28 international games including 17 last season with Team Canada in the Pan Am Games and Olympic qualification tournaments.

2000 Games
Sept. 26: Canada lost 67-58 to Cuba to finish in 10th place overall.
Sept. 24: Canada def. Brazil 61-60 to finish with 2-3 record in round-robin play.
Sept. 22: Canada lost 68-56 to Slovakia, dropping to 1-3 record in Pool A.
Sept. 20: Canada lost 70-58 to France in round-robin play, dropping to 1-2 record.
Sept. 18: Canada def. Senegal 62-41, moving to 1-1 in preliminary round.
Sept. 17: Canada lost 78-46 to Australia in opening round game.

Photos
The Canadians react to their loss
Cal Bouchard and Claudia Brassard-Riebesehl


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