History of Sarah Ashlee Barker in Timeline

Sarah Ashlee Barker is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She was drafted ninth overall in the 2025 WNBA draft. Prior to her professional career, Barker played college basketball in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) for both the Georgia Lady Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Her performance in college led to her being a high draft pick in the WNBA.

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1992: Father's Championship

In 1992, Jay Barker, Sarah Ashlee Barker's father, was the starting quarterback of Alabama's national championship winning team.

September 10, 2001: Sarah Ashlee Barker's birth

On September 10, 2001, Sarah Ashlee Barker was born. She is an American professional basketball player.

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2018: College Commitment

On October 8, 2018, Sarah Ashlee Barker committed to play basketball for the University of Georgia.

2020: Awards and Recognition

In 2020, Sarah Ashlee Barker was named the Alabama Gatorade player of the year and Alabama Sports Writers Association Miss Basketball. She was also a two-time ASWA Class 7A state player of the year.

April 14, 2025: WNBA Draft Selection

On April 14, 2025, Sarah Ashlee Barker was selected ninth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2025 WNBA draft.

2025: Drafted into WNBA

In 2025, Sarah Ashlee Barker was selected ninth overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft.

2025: Senior Year Achievements

In her senior year in 2025, Barker started all 33 games, surpassed 1,000 career points, scored a career-high 34 points against Kentucky on January 28, was named to the first-team All-SEC, led Alabama with 17.2 points per game and 2.0 steals per game, tied her career-high of eight assists against multiple teams, and was named as a top 10 finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. She also scored a program-high 45 points in a double-overtime loss to Maryland in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.