Farhiya Abdi
Farhiya Abdi (born May 31, 1992) is a Somali-Swedish professional basketball player.[1] She was drafted in 2012 by the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.[2]
| BK Brno | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 31, 1992 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| WNBA draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Sparks | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–present | Frisco Brno |
| 2013–2015 | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Stats at WNBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Career
Abdi was born in 1992 in Sweden. Her parents had emigrated from Somalia a few years earlier.
Abdi initially played for Frisco Brno in the Czech Republic basketball league. In 2012, she joined the Los Angeles Sparks, making her the first Somali to play in the WNBA.[2]
As of 2013, Abdi plays as a forward.
References
- "Farhiya Abdi - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA". WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- Farhiya Abdi first Somali to be drafted into the WNBA
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