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Kelly Bowen

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Kelly Bowen
No. 9 – Waverly Falcons
PositionForward
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1989-08-07) 7 August 1989 (age 35)
Frankston, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Career information
CollegeGonzaga (2008–2012)
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013Townsville Fire
2014–2015Melbourne Boomers
2015–2016Adelaide Lightning
2016–2018Melbourne Boomers
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x WCC Champion (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • All-WCC Freshman Team (2009)
  • Represented Australia in the 2016, 3x3 World Championships in China. Named Australia's number 1, 3x3 player in 2016

Kelly Bowen (born 7 August 1989) is an Australian professional basketball player.

Career

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College

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From 2008 to 2012, Bowen played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs located in Spokane, Washington.[1] Participating in the NCAA's Division I and primarily in the West Coast Conference. During her time there, she played alongside Courtney Vandersloot.

WNBL

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After a successful college career in the United States, Bowen began her WNBL career in Queensland, with the Townsville Fire. After a one-year absence, she returned home to Victoria, with the rebranded, Melbourne Boomers. She then moved to the Adelaide Lightning, where she would be co-captain alongside Leilani Mitchell.

International

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During 2016, Bowen represented Australia in the 3x3 World Championships, held in Guangzhou, China. Bowen was ranked Australia's number 1, 3x3 player during 2016.

References

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  1. ^ "Kelly Bowen Named WCC Player of the Week". gozags.com.