September 10, 2022
McKeesport – September 10, 2022 – Upon invitation by Swin Cash, Senator Jim Brewster traveled to the Basketball Hall of Fame to witness the enshrinement of the Class of 2022 and to present a Pennsylvania Senate Proclamation recognizing the McKeesport basketball star.
“Swin has been the pride of McKeesport for more than three decades and there’s still so much in her future,” said Brewster, former McKeesport Mayor. “Her accomplishments compare with anyone who has ever called the city home and, following her career as a player and sports executive, it was an honor to witness this chapter in the history.”
Brewster traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts, home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and birthplace of basketball, where he delivered a Pennsylvania Senate Proclamation to the all-star athlete honoring her achievements.
“It was a pleasure to ask the Senate for a Proclamation for McKeesport’s hometown hero,” Brewster said. “Over the years Swin Cash has come to represent excellence, and she means a lot not only to sports fans but to everyone who aspires to be great in any field.”
Cash, who starred at McKeesport High, went on to become an All-American and key contributor to legendary teams at the University of Connecticut, winning NCAA titles in 2000 and 2002. Selected second overall in the WNBA draft, she led the Detroit Shock to their first-ever title in her second season. In all, she won three WNBA Championships along with two Olympic gold medals. She is one of only 11 women to win Olympic gold, an NCAA Championship, a FIBA World Cup and a WNBA title.
After retiring, she became a broadcaster and basketball executive, now serving as vice-president for basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
“Everywhere she goes she sets goals, competes and achieves,” Brewster said. “She’s a role model for kids who want to succeed at anything, not just sports. She comes from a great family and those of us who watched her play through the years were not surprised that she has reached such heights in the world of basketball and beyond.”
The Class of 2022 enshrinement ceremony was held on Saturday, September 10.
August 23, 2021
McKeesport – August 22, 2021 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is thrilled with McKeesport’s Swin Cash’s induction into the WNBA Hall of Fame.
Cash, who starred at McKeesport High, was an integral member of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball teams that dominated the sport. The team won two national championships while Cash played for the Huskies.
“Swin Cash is an outstanding basketball player who dominated the sport at every level,” Brewster said. “Even more importantly, Swin comes from a great family, she is an exceptional person and a tremendous role model.
“Over the years, she not only demonstrated remarkable skills on the court, but she also worked very hard to become a terrific player – an all-time great.”
When Cash finished her collegiate career, she was selected in the WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock. Over the years, she played for multiple teams that won multiple championships. Cash also won two Olympic gold medals in 2004 and 2012.
“Those of us who watched Swin play through the years were not surprised that she has reached such heights in the world of women’s basketball,” Brewster said. “She demonstrated her commitment to succeed and compete at the highest levels early in her career.
“The entire McKeesport community is proud of Swin’s induction into the WNBA Hall of Fame and we send congratulations for this incredible honor,” Brewster said.
Cash currently serves as vice-president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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February 11, 2020
McKeesport – February 11, 2020 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) today said he is thrilled with McKeesport’s Swin Cash’s selection to the 2020 Class of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Cash, who starred at McKeesport High, was an integral member of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball teams that dominated the sport. The team won two national championships while Cash played for the Huskies.
“Swin Cash is an outstanding basketball player who dominated the sport at every level,” Brewster said. “Even more importantly, Swin is an exceptional person and a tremendous role model.
“Over the years, she not only demonstrated remarkable skills on the court, but she also worked very hard to become a terrific player – an all-time great.”
When Cash finished her collegiate career, she was selected in the WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock. Over the years, she played for multiple teams that won multiple championships. Cash also won two Olympic gold medals in 2004 and 2012.
“Those of us who watched Swin play through the years were not surprised that she has reached lofty heights in the world of women’s basketball,” Brewster said. “She demonstrated her commitment to succeed and compete at the highest levels early in her career.
“The entire McKeesport community is proud of Swin’s selection to the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 and we share congratulations for this incredible honor,” Brewster said.
Cash currently serves as vice-president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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