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.
On November 6, 1993, Dearica Marie Hamby was born. She would later become an American basketball player in the WNBA.
In 2015, Dearica Hamby was drafted sixth overall into the WNBA and began playing for the San Antonio Stars.
In February 2017, Dearica Hamby and her husband welcomed their daughter, Amaya.
In 2018, the San Antonio Stars relocated and became the Las Vegas Aces, with Dearica Hamby continuing to play for the team.
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.
On September 20, 2020, Dearica Hamby was named the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year for the second consecutive year.
On June 29, 2022, Dearica Hamby signed a multi-year contract extension with the Las Vegas Aces.
In September 2022, at the Las Vegas Aces Championship parade, Dearica Hamby announced she was expecting her second child.
In 2022, Dearica Hamby and the Las Vegas Aces won the WNBA Championship.
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.
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.
In March 2023, Dearica Hamby announced the birth of her second child, Legend Maree Scandrick, on her Instagram account.
In September 2023, Dearica Hamby filed a federal discrimination complaint against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces, claiming the Aces traded her because she was pregnant and that the league did not adequately investigate.
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.
On June 13, 2024, Dearica Hamby signed a one-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Sparks.
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.
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.
Stats current through the end of the 2024 season.
Basketball is a team sport played on a rectangular court...
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social networking service owned...
Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada and...
Los Angeles L A is the most populous city in...
News encompasses information about current events disseminated through various media...
Chicago the most populous city in Illinois and the Midwest...
2 months ago Kiki Iriafen Trending in Fantasy Basketball Amidst Foul Controversy and Rookie Reaction.
1 month ago Oliveira's Style a Concern; Topuria Issues Warning Ahead of UFC 317 Fight
Sage Steele is an American television anchor known for her work at ESPN She was a co-host of the noon...
5 days ago Eugenio Suárez trade: Brewers and Yankees compete for star slugger before deadline.
Sir Nigel John Dermot Sam Neill is a highly acclaimed New Zealand actor known for his versatility and international appeal...
2 months ago Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns in Talks for Legendary's 'Street Fighter' Movie
Pam Bondi is an American attorney lobbyist and politician A...
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
KPop Demon Hunters is a animated musical fantasy action comedy...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
Thomas Douglas Homan is an American law enforcement officer and...
Candace Owens is an American conservative and far-right political commentator...