Shay Colley facts for kids
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| Born | January 6, 1996 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| High school | St. Edmund Campion Secondary School (Brampton, Ontario) |
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| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 163 lb (74 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2020 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2020–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | LFB | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2021–2022 | Uni Gyor | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | A.S.A Jerusalem | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Flammes Carolo | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Bourges | |||||||||||||||||||
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Shay Colley (born January 6, 1996) is a talented Canadian professional basketball player. She plays as a point guard for the Tango Bourges Basket team in France. This team is part of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball (LFB). Before becoming a professional, Shay played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Shay Colley was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She grew up and went to St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario.
During her time at St. Edmund Campion, Shay was a key player for her school's basketball team. She helped lead her team to win two regional championships. These wins happened in the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In 2014, she also won a gold medal at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) competition.
College Basketball Journey
Shay Colley started her college basketball career at the University of South Carolina. After one year there, she moved to Michigan State University in 2017. She joined the Michigan State Spartans team as a redshirt sophomore. This means she sat out one year due to transfer rules before playing.
Playing for Michigan State
Shay became a very important player for the Michigan State Spartans. In her junior year (2019), she was the team's best rebounder. She also scored the winning basket in a big game against Central Michigan. This win helped her team advance in the NCAA tournament.
Shay played a total of 74 games during her college career. She averaged about 11.1 points per game. She also averaged 4.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. These numbers show she was a strong all-around player.
Professional Career
After her successful college career, Shay Colley became a professional basketball player. She has played for several teams in different countries.
- From 2021 to 2022, she played for Uni Gyor.
- In 2022, she played for A.S.A Jerusalem.
- From 2022 to 2024, she was with Flammes Carolo.
- Since 2024, Shay has been playing for Bourges in France.
International Play and Medals
Shay Colley also represents her home country, Canada, in international basketball competitions. She has won several medals for Canada.
- Gold Medal: She won a gold medal at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup in Buenos Aires.
- Silver Medal: She earned a silver medal at the 2019 FIBA AmeriCup in Puerto Rico.
- Bronze Medal: She won a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in León.
These medals show her dedication and skill as a player for the Canadian national team.
