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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.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dearica Marie Hamby |
| Born | November 6, 1993 (Age: 31) |
| Hometown | Marietta, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Position | Forward |
| College | Wake Forest University (2011–2015) |
| WNBA Draft | 2015, 6th overall pick (San Antonio Stars) |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Sparks |
| All-Star Selections | 2× (2021, 2022) |
| Awards | 2× Sixth Woman of the Year (2019, 2020) |
| Notable Moment | The “Hamby Heave” – game-winning 2019 playoff shot |
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.
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.
Dearica Hamby signed a $3.4 million extension with the Sparks and will open a smoothie shop with her nine-year-old daughter.
The WNBA franchises will be looking at the performances of free agents in the Unrivaled league season 2, with four players attracting attention.
Dearica Hamby complained about the Las Vegas Aces' decision to trade her following her pregnancy in 2023.
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