Kelly Wilson

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Kelly Wilson
No. 22 – Bendigo Spirit
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born (1985-01-01) 1 January 1985 (age 39)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Career information
Playing career2002–present
Career history
2002–2003AIS
2003–2005Sydney Uni Flames
2005–2008Townsville Fire
2008–2016Bendigo Spirit
2016–presentTownsville Fire
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
FIBA Oceania Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Australia / New Zealand Team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Australia / New Zealand Team
World University Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Bangkok Team

Kelly Wilson (born 1 January 1985) is an Australian professional basketball player who plays for the Bendigo Spirit in the Women's National Basketball League.

Professional career

WNBL

Wilson made her professional debut with the AIS in 2002. After a strong showing in her debut season, she took home WNBL Rookie of the Year and found herself on the roster of the Sydney Uni Flames the following year. A short stint with them followed by another brief period with the Townsville Fire, Wilson moved to the Bendigo Spirit for their second season, alongside Kristi Harrower. Since joining the Spirit, she has won two Championships in 2013 and 2014.

National team

Wilson represented Australia in 2003 at the World Championship for Young Women where they placed 5th and the 2007 World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand where she took home Gold. Wilson made her Opals debut representing Australia in the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship for Women as she won a gold medal and booked the Opals a spot at the World Championship. [1]

References

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