Victoria Dunlap facts for kids
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| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1989 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Brentwood Academy (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kentucky (2007–2011) |
| NBA Draft | 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Mystics | |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | Washington Mystics |
| 2012` | Seattle Storm |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Victoria Dunlap was born on September 19, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a talented basketball player who played as a forward. She played for the Seattle Storm in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Before joining the WNBA, Victoria was a star player at the University of Kentucky.
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Victoria's College Basketball Career
Victoria Dunlap played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats from 2007 to 2011. She was a very important player for her team. During her time in college, she showed amazing skills.
Top Achievements in College
Victoria earned many awards and honors while playing for Kentucky:
- She was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. This means she was the best at stopping other teams from scoring.
- She was also the SEC Player of the Year twice, in 2010 and 2011. This is a huge honor for the best player in the conference.
- Victoria was part of the SEC All-Defensive Team in both 2010 and 2011.
- She was recognized as an All-American player multiple times. This means she was one of the best college players in the entire country.
- In 2008, she was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team, showing her talent right from the start.
College Statistics Highlights
Victoria played in 133 games during her college career. She scored a total of 1846 points. She was also great at getting rebounds, averaging 8.3 rebounds per game. In her best season (2009–10), she averaged 18.1 points per game. She also had many steals and blocks, showing her strong defensive skills.
Playing in the WNBA
After her successful college career, Victoria Dunlap was chosen to play in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The WNBA is the top professional basketball league for women in the United States.
WNBA Draft and Teams
Victoria was picked in the first round of the 2011 WNBA draft. She was the 11th player chosen overall. The Washington Mystics selected her to join their team. She played for the Mystics in the 2011 season. Later, she played for the Seattle Storm in the 2012 season.
WNBA Career Overview
In her WNBA career, Victoria played in 31 games. She showed her skills in rebounding and defense. She averaged 1.7 rebounds per game and had 0.6 steals per game. She was a valuable player for both the Mystics and the Storm.
