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Liz Cambage

Liz Cambage – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Liz Cambage?

Liz Cambage is a towering Australian center celebrated for her dominant inside presence, scoring prowess, and rebounding. Drafted 2nd overall in 2011, she quickly became a WNBA star, earning multiple All-Star nods, a scoring title, and setting the league’s single-game scoring record. Internationally, she was a force with the Australian national team and made headlines both on and off the court.

Quick Facts: Liz Cambage

Detail Information
Full Name Elizabeth Folake Cambage
Born August 18, 1991 (Age: 34)
Hometown Southwark, London, UK
Nationality Australian
Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Position Center
WNBA Draft 2011 – 1st Round, 2nd Overall (Tulsa Shock)
Teams Tulsa Shock, Dallas Wings, Las Vegas Aces
Major Honors 4× WNBA All-Star, Scoring Champion (2018), All-WNBA First Team (2018), WNBA single-game points record (53)
International Honors Olympic Bronze (2012), FIBA Silver (2018), Commonwealth Gold (2018)
Historic First First woman to dunk in Olympic basketball
Off-Court Roles DJ, model (Savage X Fenty, Adidas), social media influencer
Notable Income Source OnlyFans – ~$1.5M annually, exceeding WNBA pay

Early Life & Background

Born August 18, 1991, in Southwark, London, Cambage has Australian and Nigerian heritage. Her family relocated to Australia when she was an infant, and she honed her skills at Padua College and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Professional & WNBA Career

  • WNBA Entry: Drafted in 2011 by the Tulsa Shock as the No. 2 overall pick and named to the All-Rookie First Team.

  • Peak Seasons: In 2018, she signed with the Dallas Wings, averaged over 20 PPG, won the scoring title, and famously dropped a WNBA-record 53 points in a single game. That stretch earned her All-WNBA First Team and runner-up in MVP voting.

  • Later Years: Traded to the Las Vegas Aces in 2019. She earned All-Star selections in 2011, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

  • Career Stats Snapshot: Averaged about 15.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and 1.6 APG over 167 WNBA games.

International Success

Cambage starred for the Australian Opals—earning Olympic bronze (2012), FIBA World Cup silver (2018), and Commonwealth Games gold (2018). She also landed in the All-Star Five at World Championships and dominated youth competitions. Notably, she became the first woman to dunk in an Olympic game.

Off-Court Ventures & Influence

Beyond basketball, Cambage has thrived as a model, DJ, and influencer. She’s modeled for Savage X Fenty, Adidas, and appears in fashion campaigns, while also generating significant income via OnlyFans—reportedly earning $1.5 million annually, surpassing her WNBA earnings