Alex Wilson (born 21 March 1994) is an Australian professional basketball player.

Career

WNBL

After gaining national attention as a 16-year-old, Wilson signed as a development player with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2010–11 season, where she would make her WNBL debut. From Adelaide, Wilson would go onto train with the

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. In 2014, Wilson was named the WNBL Rookie of the Year whilst playing with the

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. In May 2015, after two seasons and a championship in Townsville, Wilson would sign with the Sydney Uni Flames for the 2015–16 season. In her time with Sydney, Wilson would go on to win a second WNBL Championship in

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. In October 2020, after five years in Sydney, Wilson signed with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2020 season.

National Team

Youth Level

Wilson was a well known player and outstanding junior representative from

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. Wilson, playing in the guard position, was a key player in the Australian Gems team that claimed bronze at the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships, averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds per game. She also represented Australia in the FIBA Under 17 World Championships in 2010 and was named Australian Under 20 Championship Most Valuable Player in 2013.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Alex 1994 births Living people Adelaide Lightning players Australian women's basketball players Guards (basketball) Sydney Uni Flames players Townsville Fire players Universiade medalists in basketball Universiade gold medalists for Australia Medalists at the 2017 Summer Universiade 20th-century Australian women 21st-century Australian women Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Australia