Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dearica Hamby

Discover the career path of Dearica Hamby, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Dearica Marie Hamby is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is known for her skills and contributions to the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Drafted into the WNBA

In 2015, Dearica Hamby was drafted sixth overall into the WNBA and began playing for the San Antonio Stars.

2018: Team Relocation

In 2018, the San Antonio Stars relocated and became the Las Vegas Aces, with Dearica Hamby continuing to play for the team.

2019: WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year & "Shot of the Year"

In 2019, Dearica Hamby averaged 11 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.97 steals per game, tying the WNBA record for the most double-doubles by a reserve with five. She also won the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award almost unanimously. During the 2019 WNBA Playoffs game against the Chicago Sky, Hamby made "the shot of the year" with 6.5 seconds remaining, securing the win for the Aces.

September 20, 2020: Sixth Woman of the Year Award

On September 20, 2020, Dearica Hamby was named the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year for the second consecutive year.

June 29, 2022: Contract Extension with Aces

On June 29, 2022, Dearica Hamby signed a multi-year contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.

2022: WNBA Championship Win

In 2022, Dearica Hamby and the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Championship.

2022: First Time Playing for USA Basketball

In 2022, Dearica Hamby played for USA Basketball for the first time at the national team training camp. She also played on the women's 2022 USA World Cup Qualifying Team.

January 21, 2023: Trade to the Los Angeles Sparks

On January 21, 2023, Dearica Hamby was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with a 2024 WNBA draft first-round pick in exchange for the rights of Amanda Zahui B. and a 2024 WNBA draft 2nd round pick.

December 2023: AmeriCup Gold Medal Win

In December 2023, Dearica Hamby played on the 3x3 team for the first time, and they won the gold medal at the AmeriCup. Hamby made the tie-breaking shot to win and was named the tournament MVP.

June 13, 2024: Contract Extension with Sparks

On June 13, 2024, Dearica Hamby signed a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks.

August 12, 2024: Participation in Unrivaled League Announced

On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Dearica Hamby would participate in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

2024: Summer Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2024, Dearica Hamby was named as a replacement for the injured Cameron Brink, to the United States 3x3 team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Hamby and the US team won bronze medals.