Anna Petrakova

[Clutch0364]

Did Anna Petrakova ever make it to the WNBA. If not, why is she not playing. She is the greatest Lady Cajun hoopster since Kim Perrot to play ball for the Cajuns.

She is finishing school

[CajunCharlie]

Did Anna Petrakova ever make it to the WNBA. If not, why is she not playing. She is the greatest Lady Cajun hoopster since Kim Perrot to play ball for the Cajuns.

I recall seeing a posting by Coach Hall answering a question similar to yours. In his posting he said that Anna is still in school completing her degree. After that she will probably play professional ball in Europe and then in the WNBA. Coach Hall feels that this is the best approach since Anna is still young and has to develop physically.

[NewsCopy]

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The Sun Belt Conference used the occasion of its basketball media day Monday to formally announce its all-time men's and women's basketball teams, spanning the 30-year history of the league. The teams were part of the league's continuing anniversary celebration which will include all-time teams in each of the league's 19 sports. But don't look for a lot of University of Louisiana representation on the team. There were no men's picks from the Ragin' Cajun program, and only just-graduated Anna Petrakova was named from the UL women's program. The league anniversary football team announced in August included players who never played in the Sun Belt, since the league did not introduce football until the 2001 season. In contrast, the basketball teams announced Monday included only players who actually participated in Sun Belt games. Since UL did not become part of the Sun Belt until 1991 when the league consolidated with the American South Conference, that eliminated many potential UL selections such as Dwight "Bo" Lamar (1969-73), Andrew Toney (1976-80) and Kim Perrot (1986-90), the school's top two all-time men's scorers and the all-time women's scorer. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[Turbine]

I heard Amazonka is one of the coaches at Robert Lee's basketball camp. Am I right?

[kiki92]

You are right. Anna is coaching at Robert Lee's camp this week and they are lucky to have her! She will be leaving Lafayette in July to play basketball overseas. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say she will be missed. I not only know her as an athlete but as a friend and she is awesome all the way around!

[DaddyCajun]

You are right. Anna is coaching at Robert Lee's camp this week and they are lucky to have her! She will be leaving Lafayette in July to play basketball overseas. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say she will be missed. I not only know her as an athlete but as a friend and she is awesome all the way around!

Yes, I too have seen her at Robert Lee's Camp this Summer! She is as beautiful as ever and looks to be having fun with the little kids.

Good luck Anna overseas, as we(UL/Fans) will miss you greatly!!! I hope you do well and eventually make it in the WNBA!!

My son Brock is at the camp Anna, in the Future Pro's, if you find him and have time I know this shy kid would be thrilled to talk with you/shake your hand/get a hug!

DaddyCajun

[amazonka13]

Hey guys!

Just a little update on my career. I have recently signed a contract with a team called "Enzhe" Kazan. "Enzhe" is in the top Russian league, top three teams of which compete in Euroleague. As of right now, "Enzhe" is the last team in the league. However, if all goes well, i hope to help this team win the Euroleague. Much like the Cajuns! WNBA is not completely out of the picture, but i have to gain experience in the european league first.

Kazan is a capital of Tatarstan. People there have very similar culture to russians, so i am sure it won't be much of a transition for me. It is not far from Moscow, so my family will be there to support me.

I depart July 12th, I am excited and anxious, and i can't wait to make this next step. However the thought of leaving my beloved Lafayette frightens me. One thing i know for sure: i am going to miss this place much and i AM coming back to visit!!

Thanks to all my friends for all your support, and watch out for my name! Special thanks to K. and Meridith Hall, Ms.Christy, DaddyCajun, Ed Dugas, Jay Walker, Daryl, Bruce Brown, Dan McDonald and all the rest of great people i've met on my journey!

GO CAJUNS!!!
Love y'all!
Anna

[J-Town Cajun]

Please occasionally keep us posted on how your career is going. Best of luck to you and you will always be a Cajun.

[RaginFan2]

Hey guys!

Just a little update on my career. I have recently signed a contract with a team called "Enzhe" Kazan. "Enzhe" is in the top Russian league, top three teams of which compete in Euroleague. As of right now, "Enzhe" is the last team in the league. However, if all goes well, i hope to help this team win the Euroleague. Much like the Cajuns! WNBA is not completely out of the picture, but i have to gain experience in the european league first.

Kazan is a capital of Tatarstan. People there have very similar culture to russians, so i am sure it won't be much of a transition for me. It is not far from Moscow, so my family will be there to support me.

I depart July 12th, I am excited and anxious, and i can't wait to make this next step. However the thought of leaving my beloved Lafayette frightens me. One thing i know for sure: i am going to miss this place much and i AM coming back to visit!!

Thanks to all my friends for all your support, and watch out for my name! Special thanks to K. and Meridith Hall, Ms.Christy, DaddyCajun, Ed Dugas, Jay Walker, Daryl, Bruce Brown, Dan McDonald and all the rest of great people i've met on my journey!

GO CAJUNS!!!
Love y'all!
Anna

Best of luck to you, Anna! Thanks for a great Lady Cajun career. We'll always remember you, and will look forward to seeing you in the WNBA in the not-so-distant future!

[Hammer58]

Good luck Anna and thanks for your contributions to Cajun sports.