Debbie Black (born July 29, 1966)[1] is an American women's basketball former player and current coach.

[4] Black played eight seasons with the Hobart Islanders (1989–96) of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia.

[5] Throughout Black's basketball career, her energy, intensity, and toughness were well-known among her teammates and opponents alike.

"[9] At 5' 2.5", she was the shortest player in the WNBA, just half an inch shorter than Los Angeles Sparks point guard Shannon Bobbitt and just edging out Temeka Johnson.

Black was named to the team representing the USA at the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan in 1985.

The USA team had a 7–1 record and won the gold medal in a close final against Japan, winning 56–54.

Her eight seasons there saw the Buckeyes make seven trips to the NCAA Tournament as she worked as a recruiter and specialist in developing guards.

[2] She endured budget cuts and layoffs during her time as coach and the university did not receive state funds for over a year.