Alex Wilson (basketball)

Alex Wilson
No. 7 Sydney Uni Flames
Position Guard
League WNBL
Personal information
Born (1994-03-21) 21 March 1994
Murray Bridge, South Australia
Nationality Australian
Listed height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Career information
WNBA draft 2016 / Undrafted
Playing career 2010–present
Career history
2010–2011 Adelaide Lightning
2013–2015 Townsville Fire
2015–present Sydney Uni Flames
Career highlights and awards

Alex Wilson (born 21 March 1994) is an Australian professional basketball player who plays for the Sydney Uni Flames in the Women's National Basketball League. She was a well known player and outstanding junior representative from South Australia. She also played for the Townsville Fire after representing the Adelaide Lightning in 2010/11 and training with the Australian Institute of Sport after gaining national attention as a 16-year-old.[1]

Career Highlights

Wilson, a guard, was a key player in the Australian Gems team that claimed bronze at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships, averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds per game.[2] [3] She also represented Australia in the FIBA Under 17 World Championships in 2010 and was named Australian Under 20 Championship Most Valuable Player in 2013.[4]

In 2014, Wilson was named 'Rookie of the Year' for Women's National Basketball League team Townsville Fire.[5]

References

  1. "Player Statistics". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  2. "Player Profile".
  3. "National Teams - Gems". Basketball Australia. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  4. "Australian U20 and Ivor Burge Basketball Champs - Final Wrap". Retrieved 8 January 2014.
  5. The Koori Mail, 26 February 2014
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