GWBA 
Season 2022
2022 Team Overview
On August 8, 2022, the Flint Monarchs were crowned champions of the Global Women’s Basketball Association (GWBA) by defeating the top seeded Wisconsin Glo 72-70 at home to pull off the biggest playoff upset in GWBA history. Sparkle Taylor was named the Finals MVP of the national championship game after scoring 17 points and three rounds [click here to review article].
In addition, on July 17, 2022, the Flint Monarchs won its first FIBA United Cup tournament and international championship by beating Uprise Fenix Femenino 57-48 in Santiago, Dominican Republic [click here to review article]. Asia Boyd was named the tournament MVP in leading the Monarchs to the championship [click here to review article].
Flint finished with a 4-6 record in the GWBA but overall (including the FIBA United Cup tournament), finished with a record of 8-6 for the 2023 season.
League Affiliation: Global Women’s Basketball Association (GWBA)
Home Gym: Mott Community College, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI
Coaching Staff: Drey Wynn (General Manager & Acting Head Coach), Tedaro France II (Associate Head Coach) and Linnell Jones-McKenny (Assistant Coach)
Final Roster: See Below
Individual Statistics:
Leading Scorer: Sparkle Taylor (27.1 points per game)
Leading Rebounder: Sparkle Taylor (7.1 rebounds per game)
Leading Assists: Ciani Cryor (3.6 assists per game)
Leading Steals: Ciani Cryor & Stasha Carey (1.5 steals per game)
Leading Blocks: Rachel Hollivay (1.0 blocks per game)
Timeline of key events:
- Saturday August 19, 2022- The Flint Monarchs captured its fourth GWBA national championship (sixth overall) by defeating the Wisconsin Glo 72-70 at home in Flint, MI.
- Sunday July 17, 2022- The Flint Monarchs won its first FIBA United Cup tournament and international championship by beating Uprise Fenix Femenino 57-48 in Santiago, Dominican Republic [click here to review article].
ROSTER for 2022 season
| Name | # | POS | Height | High School | College Basketball Exp | Professional | Hometown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Boyd | 22 | F | 6' 1" | Renaissance | University of Kansas | Flint Monarchs & International | Detroit, MI | |
| Brandie (Baker) Cunningham | 33 | F | 6' 2" | Hamady | Central Michigan University | WNBA Connecticut Sun, Flint Monarchs & International | Flint, MI | |
| Caitlin Jenkins | 11 | F | 6' 3" | Huntington | Rutgers University | Flint Monarchs & International | Shreveport, LA | |
| Ciani Cryor | 5 | PG | 5' 5" | Neumann-Goretti | Texas Southern University/Rutgers University | International | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Crystal Bradford | 23 | F/G | 6' 2" | Detroit Inkster | Central Michigan University | WNBA Los Angeles Sparks, Flint Monarchs & International | Inkster, MI | |
| Jasmine McCall | 3 | G | 5' 7" | CMA | Wayne State University/Bowling Green State University | Flint Monarchs & International | Detroit, MI | |
| Jasmine Thomas | 1 | G | 5' 9" | Hamady | Michigan State University | Flint Monarchs & International | Flint, MI | |
| Maya Banks | 10 | C | 6' 4" | Hamilton | Georgia Southern University | Flint Monarchs | Chandler, AZ | |
| Rachel Hollivay | 50 | C | 6' 4" | Heritage Academy | Rutgers University | WNBA Atlanta Dream, Flint Monarchs & International | Columbus, MS | |
| Rebecca Harris | 2 | SG | 5' 9" | Mascouta High School | University of Illinois | St. Louis Surge & International | Mascoutah, IL. | |
| Sparkle Taylor | 12 | G | 5' 10" | Northwestern | University of Texas at El Paso | WNBA Chicago Sky, Flint Monarchs & International | Flint, MI | |
| Stasha Carey | 4 | F | 6' 2" | Berea-Midpark | Rutgers University | Flint Monarchs & International | Cleveland, OH |
Photos of 2022 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FLINT V. WISCONSIN GLO (AUGUST 7, 2022)
Photos of 2022 Playoff Game Flint v. St. Louis Surge (August 6, 2022)