Erin Thorn

Infobox WNBA Player

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name = Erin Thorn
team = New York Liberty
number = 5
position = Guard
height_ft = 5 | height_in = 10
weight_lbs = 150
nationality = USA
birth_date = Birth date and age|1981|5|19|mf=y
birth_place = Orem, Utah
college = Brigham Young
draft = 17^th overall
draft_year = 2003
draft_team = New York Liberty
career_start = 2003
career_end =
former_teams =

Erin Thorn (born May 19, 1981 in Orem, Utah) is a professional basketball player. She plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA.

Brigham Young University

Thorn was a four-year starter as shooting guard for the women's basketball team at Brigham Young University. She graduated in 2003, majoring in Fitness and Wellness Management.

New York Liberty

Thorn was selected by the New York Liberty in the second round (17th overall pick) of the 2003 WNBA Draft, on April 25, 2003. She became a starter in 2007, after Vickie Johnson and Becky Hammon had departed the Liberty. Thorn was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week ending May 29, 2007.

In the offseason, she has been serving as an assistant coach for her alma mater, Brigham Young University.

Trivia

Wore #11 from Junior High through College.

Is 1 of nine children

External links

* [http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/erin_thorn/index.html WNBA Player Profile]
* [http://www.wnba.com/draft2003/prospect_erin_thorn.html 2003 WNBA Player Prospectus]
* [http://www.byucougars.com/basketball_w/profiles/00000000342_wbkb.html Brigham Young University college player file]