kids encyclopedia robot

Angela Hamblin facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Angela Hamblin
No. 24 – Iowa Hawkeyes
Guard
Personal information
Born (1976-09-30) September 30, 1976 (age 48)
Gary, Indiana
Nationality American
High school Lew Wallace
(Gary, Indiana)
Listed height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
College Iowa
NBA Draft 1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Washington Mystics
Coaching career 2023–present
League Big Ten Conference
Career history
1998 Detroit Shock
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2002, 2004)
  • Big Ten Tournament MOP (1997)

Angela Hamblin (born September 30, 1976) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. She played as a guard for the Detroit Shock in the WNBA.

Angela Hamblin: A Basketball Journey

Angela Hamblin was born in Gary, Indiana. She grew up loving basketball and became a talented player. Her journey took her from high school courts to college stardom and then to the professional league.

Early Days and College Basketball

Angela attended Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. After high school, she went on to play college basketball for the University of Iowa. She was a key player for the Hawkeyes.

During her time at Iowa, Angela showed great skill. She was recognized as a "Second-team All-Big Ten" player twice. This means she was one of the top players in the Big Ten Conference. In 1997, she was named the "Big Ten Tournament MOP," which stands for Most Outstanding Player. This award goes to the best player in the tournament.

Angela played for Iowa from 1995 to 1998. She consistently performed well, showing her talent in scoring, rebounding, and helping her team.

Playing in the WNBA

After her successful college career, Angela Hamblin was drafted into the WNBA in 1998. She was the 23rd pick overall, chosen by the Washington Mystics in the third round.

She played professionally for the Detroit Shock in 1998. While her WNBA career was short, it was a big achievement to play at the highest level of women's professional basketball.

Angela Hamblin's career highlights show her dedication and talent in the sport. She left her mark as a strong player in both college and professional basketball.

kids search engine
Angela Hamblin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.