NEW YORK — A day after announcing her retirement, Epiphanny Prince has a new job working with the New York Liberty as director of player and community engagement.
Prince will serve on the basketball operations and business staffs, bringing her 14 years of WNBA experience to the franchise.
“I’m very excited about my new role with the Liberty,” Prince said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to work with the coaching staff, players, and everyone in this great organization.
“Being in my hometown of Brooklyn makes it even more amazing, and I can’t wait to play my part in helping the community.”
The 36-year-old guard retired Tuesday after averaging 10.7 points, 2.5 assists and 1.4 steals in 315 career games with Chicago, Las Vegas, Seattle and New York.
“We know Piph will be a phenomenal addition to our front office between her decorated playing experience, basketball IQ, and leaguewide knowledge,” Liberty GM Jonathan Kolb said. “Piph’s legendary career is sewn within Brooklyn’s basketball fabric, and as a former Liberty player, this next step in her basketball journey is truly special.”
Prince rose to national fame when she scored a record 113 points in a high school basketball game before going to Rutgers. She helped the Scarlet…
