Shanna Zolman Began Enjoying Basketball After she Made Jesus the 'Ultimate Leader' in her Life

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(Gospel Light Minute #238) She is a professional basketball player who plays for the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA. She was drafted 16th overall in 2006 by the San Antonio Silver Stars after completing college at the University of Tennessee. At Tennessee, she is the 9th scorer in the school's women's basketball history. She is also an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She said of her journey to faith in Christ, "I was raised in the great basketball state of Indiana and I began dribbling a basketball not long after I learned to walk. "Then at the age of seven, I made the decision to become a Christian. A couple years ago something very interesting happened to me. I was going through a major slump in my game. The first half of my junior season at the University of Tennessee was the worst I have ever had as an athlete. I placed the blame on many different things, but the slump remained. God really got my attention, and I realized that I had been trying to find significance and fulfillment in my success as a basketball player instead of finding it in my relationship with Jesus Christ. "When I got my priorities back in order and looked to Him as the ultimate Leader for my life, I began to enjoy basketball again. My life and my game are far from perfect, but I realize that Jesus is the One Who gives meaning and purpose to it all. Her name is Shanna Zolman.