Japreece Dean

Japreece Monet Dean (born June 4, 1996 in Austin, Texas[1]) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Japreece Dean
Chicago Sky
PositionPoint guard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1996-06-04) June 4, 1996
Austin, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Career information
High schoolVista Ridge
(Cedar Park, Texas)
College
WNBA draft2020 / Round: 3 / Pick: 30th overall
Selected by the Chicago Sky
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–presentChicago Sky
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2019, 2020)
  • Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2016)

Dean completed her college career with the UCLA Bruins of the University of California, Los Angeles in 2020. Before transferring to UCLA in 2017, she played two seasons for Texas Tech. In high school, Dean played for Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park, Texas.[2]

Family

Dean has two brothers. Her mother is a former college basketball player who played for Frank Phillips College in Borger, Texas. Her father is a former high school basketball scout.[3]

References

  1. "2020 WNBA Draft Profile: Japreece Dean". Women's National Basketball Association. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  2. "Japreece Dean - Women's Basketball Roster". Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  3. Hong, Joy (November 9, 2018). "Women's basketball guard Japreece Dean transferred to UCLA in search of victory". Daily Bruin. Retrieved April 20, 2020.


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