Alex Wilson (born 21 March 1994) is an Australian professional basketball player.
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Position | Guard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
League | WNBL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1996-03-21) 21 March 1996 (age 26) Murray Bridge, South Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Australian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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WNBA draft | 2016 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing career | 2010–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010–2011 | Adelaide Lightning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013–2015 | Townsville Fire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015–2020 | Sydney Uni Flames | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020–present | Adelaide Lightning | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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After gaining national attention as a 16-year-old, Wilson signed as a development player with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2010–11 season, where she would make her WNBL debut. From Adelaide, Wilson would go onto train with the Australian Institute of Sport.[1] In 2014, Wilson was named the WNBL Rookie of the Year whilst playing with the Townsville Fire.[2]
In May 2015, after two seasons and a championship in Townsville, Wilson would sign with the Sydney Uni Flames for the 2015–16 season.[3] In her time with Sydney, Wilson would go on to win a second WNBL Championship in 2017.
In October 2020, after five years in Sydney, Wilson signed with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2020 season.[4]
Wilson was a well known player and outstanding junior representative from South Australia. Wilson, playing in the guard position, was a key player in the Australian Gems team that claimed bronze at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships, averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds per game.[5] [6] She also represented Australia in the FIBA Under 17 World Championships in 2010 and was named Australian Under 20 Championship Most Valuable Player in 2013.[7]
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Australia squad – 2013 FIBA Under-19 World Championship – Bronze medal | ||
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