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Who is Dearica Hamby?

Dearica Hamby is a two-time WNBA All-Star and one of the most versatile forwards in the league. Known for her energy, rebounding, and clutch play, Hamby has made her mark as a reliable scorer and defender. She has played for the Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks, building a reputation as both a fan favorite and a key contributor on championship-contending teams.

Quick Facts: Dearica Hamby

Early Life of Dearica Hamby

• Born: November 6, 1993, in Marietta, Georgia.

• Grew up excelling in multiple sports before focusing on basketball.

• Played college basketball at Wake Forest University (2011–2015).

• Left Wake Forest as the all-time leading scorer (1,801 points) and rebounder, also finishing first in career double-doubles.

• Was named to the All-ACC First Team (2014, 2015) and established herself as one of the top prospects in the 2015 WNBA Draft.

  WNBA Career of Dearica Hamby

  • Drafted: 2015, 6th overall pick by the San Antonio Stars (now the Las Vegas Aces).

  • Played with the Stars/Aces franchise from 2015–2022, before being traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in 2023.

  • Known for her clutch play, especially the legendary “Hamby Heave” in the 2019 WNBA Playoffs, when she stole the ball and sank a game-winning three-pointer to send the Aces past the Chicago Sky.

  • Career highlights & achievements:

    • 2× WNBA All-Star (2021, 2022)

    • 2× WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2019, 2020)

    • Averaged career-high 13.0 points and 7.1 rebounds in 2020.

    • Played a vital role in Las Vegas reaching the WNBA Finals in 2020.

  • In 2023, she made headlines after speaking out about her treatment during pregnancy by her former team, a moment that sparked wider conversations about player rights and support in the WNBA.

  • As of the 2024 season with the Sparks, Hamby has been one of the team’s leaders, continuing to contribute with double-doubles and veteran leadership.