Kristen Rasmussen recognized as top athlete from Greater Lansing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Kristen Rasmussen, a standout basketball player from Okemos, is featured by the Lansing State Journal as part of a celebration of Greater Lansing's top athletes. She achieved notable success at Michigan State University, where she became the career leader in rebounds and blocked shots. Later, Rasmussen was selected with the 51st pick in the 2000 WNBA draft by the Utah Starzz, becoming one of the first from her region to reach the league. Her WNBA career spanned nine seasons, during which she averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds across 276 games.
- •Rasmussen starred at Okemos High School before MSU
- •She was a three-time All-Big Ten selection
- •Drafted No. 51 by the Utah Starzz in 2000
- •Averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in WNBA
- •Recognized as one of the top athletes from Greater Lansing
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Celebrating Greater Lansing's best: Okemos' Kristen Rasmussen went from MSU star to WNBA pick
"The Lansing State Journal is highlighting the best athletes ever from the region. Today's featured standout is Okemos' Kristen Rasmussen.
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