Shannon Cate (1998) - Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame - University of Montana Athletics

Shannon Cate

Shannon Cate; Billings, Montana; Women’s Basketball 1988-1992
Only UM Women’s Basketball player to have number (21) retired
Completed four-year UM career in 1992 with 14 school records and 9 Big Sky Conference records
League’s first ever Division I Kodak All-American in 1992
Naismith Player of the Year finalist and Wade Trophy nominee
Ended her career as Big Sky Conference’s all-time leading rebounder in 1992
Ranked in top 10 at UM and in Big Sky conference in six statistical categories
Three-time District VII Kodak All-American and Big Sky Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player, two-time regular season Big Sky and UM Most Valuable Player
Had career high of 41 points, 19 rebounds, and 11 assists, all UM records in 1992
Received Montana AAU Little Sullivan Award in 1991
Began as UM assistant Lady Griz coach in 1992