Melissa Marsh facts for kids
Melissa Marsh (born 28 May 1985) is an Australian former professional basketball player. She spent her entire career playing in Australia's top basketball leagues, the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and the State Basketball League (SBL).
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Early Life and Beginnings
Melissa Marsh was born in Narrogin, a town in Western Australia. This is where her journey in basketball began.
Basketball Career Highlights
Melissa Marsh played professional basketball for many years. She was known for her dedication to the sport.
Playing in the WNBL
From the 2000-01 season until 2013-14, Melissa played in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). This is Australia's highest level of women's basketball. She played for two main teams:
- The Perth Lynx, also known as the West Coast Waves, from 2000 to 2005 and again from 2006 to 2014.
- The Adelaide Fellas for one season in 2005-06.
Playing in the SBL
Melissa also played for the Willetton Tigers in the State Basketball League (SBL). She played with them from 2000 to 2004 and then from 2007 to 2015.
Career Achievements
Melissa played a lot of games during her career. She played 266 games in the WNBL and more than 250 games in the SBL.
In September 2013, Melissa was honored by being named to the SBL's 25 Year All Star team. This team recognized the best players over 25 years of the league.
She officially retired from the WNBL in February 2014.
Championship Wins
With the Willetton Tigers in the SBL, Melissa helped her team win several championships:
- 2004
- 2009
- 2010
- 2011
Hall of Fame Induction
In August 2022, Melissa Marsh was recognized for her amazing career. She was inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for players who have made a big impact on basketball in Western Australia.
Family Life
Melissa Marsh comes from a very sporty family. Her father, Geoffrey Marsh, and her brothers, Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Marsh, are all famous cricketers. They have all played for the Australian national cricket team.
