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Rachel Banham

Rachel Banham – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Rachel Banham?

Rachel Banham is an American guard in the WNBA, currently playing for the Chicago Sky. A standout in college, she became the Big Ten’s all-time leading scorer before entering the WNBA as the 4th overall pick in the 2016 draft. Banham is best known for her scoring ability, especially her explosive 60-point NCAA game, and remains a reliable offensive presence as a veteran guard.

Quick Facts: Rachel Banham

Detail Information
Full Name Rachel Banham
Born July 15, 1993 (Age: 32)
Hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position Guard
College University of Minnesota (2011–2016)
WNBA Draft 2016 – Round 1, 4th Overall (Connecticut Sun)
WNBA Teams Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky
Major Honors (College) NCAA’s 6th-highest scorer, NCAA 60-point game, Big Ten POY (2016), All-American
WNBA Highlight Record 8 threes off bench in single game (2024)
2025 Stats (Chicago Sky) ~9.4 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 2.3 APG
Coaching Role Assistant coach / Quality Control, U of Minnesota (2023–present)
Nickname / Reputation Veteran floor spacer & shooting specialist

Early Life & College Career

Born on July 15, 1993, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Banham attended Lakeville North High School and starred at the varsity level from eighth grade onward, averaging 17.8 points as a senior. At the University of Minnesota (2011–2016), she etched her name into the record books:

  • Became the Big Ten’s all-time scoring leader and sixth overall in NCAA history.

  • Scored 60 points in a single game—tying the NCAA’s single-game record.

  • Named the 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year, First-Team All-American, and won the Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year.

WNBA Career

Drafted 4th overall in 2016 by the Connecticut Sun, Banham was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team. In 2020, she was traded to the Minnesota Lynx, where she spent four seasons. Ahead of the 2024 season, she returned to the Sun, and currently plays for the Chicago Sky.
In July 2024, she set a WNBA record by making 8 three-pointers off the bench in one game—most ever by a reserve player.

Playing Profile & Recent Performance

Banham is valued for her shooting and scoring off the bench as a sharp floor spacer. In the 2025 season with Chicago, she has averaged approximately 9.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, with strong efficiency from three.
Recently, she added veteran depth and shooting reliability to a rebuilding Sky roster. In a late-season game in Washington, Banham scored 19 points in a game they lost—with 37 minutes of play—highlighting her resurgence.