 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1978-08-19)August 19, 1978 (age 47) Lima, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Cincinnati |
| WNBA draft | 2000: 2nd round, 28th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Detroit Shock |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 12 |
| Career highlights | |
| |
Stats atBasketball Reference  | |
Major (ret.) Madinah D. Slaise | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army United States Air Force |
| Rank | Major (retired) |
| Website | https://madinahslaisemedia.org |
Madinah Denese Slaise (born September 22, 1978)[1] is a formerprofessional basketball player,[2] retiredUnited States Air Forceofficer,[3] and recipient ofHall of Fame accolades for both athletic and personal achievements, including her induction into theUniversity of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016[4][5] and theLima City School District Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2017.[6]
Slaise was a four-yearletterwinner at theUniversity of Cincinnati (1996-2000). She ranks as the program's third all-time leading scorer with 1,849 points and averaged 21.8 ppg as a senior in 2000, the fourth-best single-season scoring average in UC history. A two-time First-Team All-Conference USA selection in 1999 and 2000, she was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 1997. She earned a spot on the C-USA All-Tournament Team in 1999 and led UC in steals in each of her four seasons, grabbing 57, 45, 85 and 70 from 1997-2000, respectively. Slaise still holds the school single-game record forfree throw attempts, racking up 18 at Charlotte in 2000 and holds the UC single-season record for both free throws made (193) and attempted (242), both set in 1998-99. Slaise also holds the career marks for free throws made (503) and attempted (676) (male and female players) and ranks in UC's career top-10 in games played (t-9th/119), points (3rd/1,849), scoring average (6th/15.5),field goals made (8th/600), field goals attempted (3rd/1,602),3-point field goals made (6th/146), 3-point field goals attempted (5th/497) andsteals (2nd/256).
Aftergraduating from theUniversity of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Madinah Slaise was selected by theDetroit Shock in the second round (No. 28 overall) of the 2000WNBA draft. She played with the Shock during the 2000 season, capturing the 2nd highest playerefficiency ranking (30%) for the 2000 WNBA season. She also competed overseas inFrance,Switzerland andIsrael while launching the Madinah Slaise Youth Basketball Camp in her hometown,Lima Ohio.[citation needed]
Slaise joined theUnited States Army following theSeptember 11, 2001 terrorist attack and served as an enlisted Trauma Medic for three years at theWomack Army Medical CenterEmergency Department.[citation needed]
Prior to accepting a commission with the United States Air Force, she earned anassociate degree and practiced as a board certified (Medical-Surgical) Registered Nurse for several years within the civilian sector. Subsequently, accomplishing a second bachelor's degree in Nursing Science fromWinston-Salem State University in 2010 (summa cum laude). She also achieved a master's degree as a Nurse Educator fromLiberty University in 2016 (magna cum laude).
Madinah is anInternational Sports Sciences Association Certified Master Trainer, having competed as an amateurphysique champion from 2010-2013.[citation needed] She started sports andnutrition company "Austerus FIT" in 2011, and sold it in 2016.
Slaise retired from her officership in theUnited States Air Force as aMajor in 2018. Her career appointment summarization includes APU/PACU/CASF/Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Medical Group & Squadron Executive Officer, POTUS Flight Medicine Clinic Flight Commander andFlight Nurse.[7]
She foundedMadinah Slaise Media in Seattle, Washington, in 2021 to produce and distribute inspirational multimedia series globally.[8] In 2023, Madinah was appointed to the Seattle Mayor's Council on African American Elders (MCAAE) to advise the Mayor and government officials regarding the policies, practices, and programs impacting African American seniors residing within the metropolis.[9] The following year she cold pitched the "Madinah In The Market" (MITM) radio show to the Pike Place Market Marketing and Public Relations Department. The series launched on 91.3 KBCS-FM. MITM focuses on community, entrepreneurship, and culinary delight for more than 2.5 million listeners across the Puget Sound.[10]