Melissa Marsh facts for kids

Melissa Marsh (born May 28, 1985) is an Australian who used to play professional basketball. She played her entire career in Australia's top leagues. These were the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and the State Basketball League (SBL).

Melissa Marsh's Basketball Journey

Early Life and Beginnings

Melissa Marsh was born in a town called Narrogin. This town is located in Western Australia.

Playing in the WNBL and SBL

Melissa Marsh played in the WNBL from the 2000-01 season until 2013-14. She played for the Perth Lynx (who were also known as the West Coast Waves). She was with them from 2000 to 2005 and again from 2006 to 2014. She also played one season for the Adelaide Lightning in 2005-06.

Besides the WNBL, Melissa also played for the Willetton Tigers in the SBL. She was with them from 2000 to 2004 and then again from 2007 to 2015. She played a lot of games in both leagues. Melissa played 266 WNBL games. She also played over 250 SBL games.

In September 2013, Melissa Marsh was honored. She was named to the SBL's 25 Year All-Star team. This team celebrated the best players over 25 years. She stopped playing in the WNBL in February 2014.

Winning Championships

Melissa Marsh had great success with the Willetton Tigers. She helped her team win several championships. They won titles in 2004, 2009, 2010, and 2011. These wins show how important she was to the team.

Hall of Fame Recognition

In August 2022, Melissa Marsh received a special honor. She was inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame. This means she is recognized as one of the best basketball players from Western Australia.

Family and Cricket Connections

Melissa Marsh comes from a very sporty family. Her father, Geoffrey, played cricket for Australia. Her brothers, Shaun and Mitchell, also played for the Australian national cricket team.