Her debut game was played on 21 June 1997 in a 61 - 73 loss to the Sacramento Monarchs where she recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds and a tremendous 5 blocks.

[4] She would return to play in the 2001 WNBA season, still signed to the Sol, and she was awarded 'The Bud Light Shooting Champion' trophy as the League's top free-throw shooter (with 93.1%).

Also known as 'Russian Queen' and 'SuperNova', Baranova is one of just 2 players in WNBA All-Time History to record over 200 three-point field goals (with 236) and 300 blocks (with 320).

Baranova had a very disappointing game, playing 27 minutes and recording 2 points on 1 - 5 FGs shooting (20% FG) and committed 3 fouls.

[5] Baranova's scoring and rebounding ability helped the Soviet national team to win gold medals at the 1991 European Championship and 1992 Olympics.

WNBA: 7 seasons, 220 games (178 started), 2,215 points, 1,403 rebounds Utah Starzz (1997, 1998, 1999), Miami Sol (2001), New York Liberty (2003, 2004, 2005).