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Paula Gonçalves Da Silva

• Known as “Magic Paula” in her homeland for the offensive prowess she displayed while playing on Brazilian National Teams for 22 years

• Played on her first national team at the age of 14

• A two-time Olympian, helping Brazil earn a silver medal in 1996 in Atlanta after finishing 7 th in 1992 in Barcelona

• Averaged 22 ppg on Brazilian National Team that captured the gold medal at 1994 World Championships

• Played in six World Championships altogether from 1979 through 1998

• Collected three Pan American Games medals, claiming a gold in 1991, a silver in 1987, and a bronze in 1983

• Played on five teams that won South American Championship titles

Did You Know

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is home to the world's largest basketball. The Baden Ball measures 30-feet tall and weighs 10 tons.
In the Hall you can test your basketball skills on three different courts, a timed dribbling course, and a vertical leap challenge.
The Ring of Honor consists of over 100 jerseys hanging from the rafters of the back rotunda. These jerseys represent the top high school and college players from each season.