Bernadette Ngoyisa facts for kids

Bernadette Ngoyisa (born on August 26, 1982) is a talented professional women's basketball player. She was born in Kinshasa, which is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bernadette played as a basketball center, a position usually for tall players who play close to the basket.

Who is Bernadette Ngoyisa?

Bernadette Ngoyisa is known for her time playing in the WNBA, which stands for the Women's National Basketball Association. This is a major professional basketball league in the United States. She also played for teams in other countries.

Early Career and Draft

Bernadette started her WNBA journey with the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2005. The next year, in 2006, she was chosen in the WNBA Expansion Draft. This special draft helps new teams pick players. Bernadette was the 11th player picked overall by the Chicago Sky team.

Playing for the Chicago Sky

During the 2006 season, Bernadette Ngoyisa was a key player for the Chicago Sky. She started 23 games, which means she was on the court at the very beginning of many matches. In these games, she showed her skills by scoring an average of 10.6 points per game. She also grabbed an average of 5.7 rebounds per game, which is when a player gets the ball after a missed shot.

Moving to the Indiana Fever

On May 13, 2008, Bernadette was traded to another WNBA team, the Indiana Fever. A trade means players move from one team to another. This was a new chapter in her WNBA career.

Playing Overseas

After her time with the Indiana Fever, Bernadette Ngoyisa continued her basketball career outside of the WNBA. During the 2008-2009 WNBA off-season, she began playing for a team called Union Hainaut in France. She did not return to the WNBA after this.