History of Alysha Clark in Timeline

Alysha Clark is a decorated American-Israeli professional basketball player currently with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She achieved the remarkable feat of leading the NCAA in scoring for three consecutive years during her college career. Drafted into the WNBA in 2010, Clark has since won three WNBA championships, two with the Seattle Storm (2018, 2020) and one with the Las Vegas Aces (2023). Beyond the WNBA, she also led CCC Polkowice to a Polish championship in 2018, earning MVP honors, and secured a Ligue Féminine de Basketball championship with Lyon Asvel in 2019. Clark is renowned for her exceptional defensive skills and ability to perform under pressure with clutch shooting.

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July 7, 1987: Alysha Clark Born

On July 7, 1987, Alysha Angelica Clark, an American-Israeli professional basketball player, was born.

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2006: Named ASUN Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year

In 2006, as a freshman, Alysha Clark led the conference in total points, field goals, and free throws, and was named Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, selected to the All-Atlantic Sun First Team and to the league's All-Freshman Team, and was named to the Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team.

2007: Transferred to Middle Tennessee State University

In 2007 Alysha Clark transferred to Middle Tennessee State University after two years at Belmont University.

2007: First NCAA tournament appearance

In 2007, Alysha Clark helped the Lady Bruins to their first ever NCAA tournament appearance. In 2006-07 she led the ASUN with 17.0 points per game, 12.6 rebounds per game, and a .580 field goal percentage and was named the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year for the second year in a row, and the Atlantic Sun Tournament Most Valuable Player.

2008: Clark sat out season due to NCAA rules

In 2007-08, Alysha Clark sat out the season, as then required by NCAA rules for transfer students after transferring to Middle Tennessee State University. In 2008-09, she led the NCAA with 27.3 points and led the Sun Belt Conference with 9.8 rebounds per game, led the conference and was 4th in the NCAA with a .609 field goal percentage, was 2nd in the conference with a .787 free throw percentage, and was 4th in the conference with 2.1 steals per game. She was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Year, and the Sun Belt Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.

2009: Led NCAA in scoring

In 2009–10 Alysha Clark again led the NCAA with 28.3 points per game.

2010: Played on Ramat Hasharon

From 2010 to 2013, Alysha Clark played on Ramat Hasharon of the Israeli National League.

2010: Drafted by San Antonio Silver Stars

In 2010, Alysha Clark was drafted in the second round of the WNBA draft by the San Antonio Silver Stars.

2010: Named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year

In 2010, Alysha Clark was the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player of the Sun Belt Championships.

2011: Did not make roster

In 2011, Alysha Clark did not make a roster.

2012: Signed with the Seattle Storm

In 2012, Alysha Clark signed with the Seattle Storm.

2013: Played on Ramat Hasharon

From 2010 to 2013, Alysha Clark played on Ramat Hasharon of the Israeli National League.

2014: Played for Maccabi Ashdod

In the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, Alysha Clark played for the Maccabi Ashdod.

2015: Played for Maccabi Ashdod

In the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, Alysha Clark played for the Maccabi Ashdod, and was named the Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and a First Team all-star.

2018: Played in Poland

For the next two years, after playing in Turkey, Alysha Clark played in Poland.

2018: WNBA Championship Run

In 2018, Alysha Clark started every game of the Storm's WNBA Championship run. In Seattle's Western Conference Finals series against the Phoenix Mercury, Clark was the Storm's main choice to guard Diana Taurasi, and in the decisive Game 5, she also logged a double-double with 13 points and a team-high 13 rebounds. In the Storm's championship-clinching win in the WNBA Finals against the Washington Mystics, Clark led the team in playing time, and added 15 points.

2018: Won WNBA Championship with Seattle Storm

In 2018, Alysha Clark won a championship with the Seattle Storm as they swept the Mystics in the 2018 WNBA Finals and also led CCC Polkowice to a Polish championship and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player.

2019: Played in France

In 2018–19 and 2019–20, Alysha Clark played in France.

2019: Named to All-Defensive Second Team

In 2019, Alysha Clark was named to the All-Defensive Second Team.

2020: Chosen for All-Defensive First Team

In 2020, Alysha Clark was chosen for the All-Defensive First Team.

2020: Named to Middle Tennessee Hall of Fame

In 2020, Alysha Clark was named to the Middle Tennessee Hall of Fame.

2020: Won Second WNBA Championship with Seattle Storm

In 2020, Alysha Clark won her second WNBA championship as the Storm swept the Las Vegas Aces.

February 2021: Signed with the Washington Mystics

In February 2021, Alysha Clark signed with the Washington Mystics, but was ruled out of playing during the 2021 WNBA season due to a Lisfranc injury received while playing in France.

December 2022: Signed with Elitzur Ramla

In December 2022, Alysha Clark signed with the Israeli champions Elitzur Ramla, until the end of the season. She went back to training under Shira Halyon, who trained her in the past in the EuroCup.

February 2023: Signed with the Las Vegas Aces

In February 2023, Alysha Clark signed with the Las Vegas Aces.

September 18, 2023: WNBA Sixth Player of the Year Award

On September 18, 2023, Alysha Clark won the WNBA Sixth Player of the Year Award.

2023: Won Third WNBA Championship with Las Vegas Aces

In 2023, she won her third WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces.

February 2024: Joined WNBA Changemakers Collective

In February 2024, Alysha Clark joined the WNBA Changemakers Collective and their collaboration with VOICEINSPORT (VIS) as a mentor, "aimed at keeping girls in sport and developing diverse leaders on the court and beyond the game."