Shattering Stereotypes & Redefining Success
As a former 1st round draft pick for the ABL and WNBA in 2000, Chasity played 12 seasons in the WNBA with the Cleveland Rockers, Chicago Sky, and Washington Mystics. She also played internationally for 14 years in Spain, Russia, Poland, South Korea, Italy, Israel, Turkey, and China amassing championships throughout the world. She solidified her athletic prowess as one of the few females to play in all three professional basketball leagues and win multiple championships abroad in Europe.
The 6'4 All-American center led the N.C. State Lady Wolfpack to their only NCAA Final Four while amassing a plethora of accolades along the way. During her collegiate career, Chasity was named ACC Rookie of the Year, Kodak All American, NCAA East Regional MVP, NCAA All-Final Four Team, she holds the record for the most points scored by a freshman and most field goals made by a freshman in program history, she was the first player in history to lead a team in field goal percentage all four years, the second athlete male or female to score over 2,000 points and grab over 1,000 rebounds in NC State history and she broke Sheryl Swoopes semi-final scoring record with 37 points against Louisiana Tech in 1998. In 2014, Chasity Melvin was inducted into the NC State University Athletic Hall of Fame. Melvin was the first female coach in the history of the Charlotte Hornets franchise when she joined their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, in 2018. Upon leaving the Swarm she joined Loyola University Maryland women's basketball staff as an assistant coach.
Coaching Journey
WNBA GM "Chasity Melvin knows what it takes to make it to the highest levels, thanks to her career in the WNBA. She also has experience coaching on every level including women's and men's basketball. "
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Athletes Unlimited 2024
Co-Host Washington Mystics Show
Chasity Melvin currently works with Washington Mystics WNBA 1st historic Pre/Post game show with Host Wes Hall. Her athletic experience and her engaging personality makes her one of a kind.
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True Sport Basketball Clinic Lakewood High School
A Journey of Positive Impact
Throughout her career, Chasity has been deeply committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact beyond the basketball court. As a proud ambassador for Athletes for Hope, she had the privilege of traveling abroad to Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria, where she worked tirelessly to empower children through the transformative power of sports and education. Additionally, her role as the Director of Community Engagement for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund holds a special place in her heart, as she honors the memory of her late Coach Kay Yow. In tribute to her legacy, Melvin spearheaded the creation of the Play4Kay Ambassadors initiative and secured one of the most significant partnerships with a local business to date, contributing to cancer research and support programs. Yet, it's her passion for providing basketball clinics for both boys and girls and implementing empowerment programs for young girls in her hometown and beyond that truly defines her proudest achievements. These initiatives reflect her unwavering dedication to fostering positive change and uplifting communities through sports and education.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ABL
2nd pick in the ABL Draft played for the Philadelphia Rage
WNBA / / 12 seasons
11th pick in WNBA Draft played for the Cleveland Rockers 2000-2005
2002 WNBA All-Star
2005-2008 Washington Mystics
2008-2009 Chicago Sky2010-2012 Washington Mystics
WNBA stats - 14th in total rebounds, 4th in offensive rebounds amongst active and retired players
Europe / / 14 seasons
Spain - Spanish League Championship, 1st Division
Israel - Five years Israeli Cup Championship, 1st Division
Italy - Italian League Championship, 1st Division
Poland - Two Polish League Championships, 1st Division Euroleague, Final Four Semifinal
China, Korea, Russia, Turkey- Two seasons
Honors & Awards
ACC Top 50 Athletes
2011 ACC Legend
NCHSAA Top 100 Athletes
Inducted into the Sampson County Athlete Hall of Fame in NC
Sampson County Distinguished Citizen Award 2014