Khaalia Hillsman (born August 1, 1996) is an American professional

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player who is a free agent. She played college basketball at Texas A&M. Hillsman is the daughter of former

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College career

Hillsman came out of high school as the 47th overall rated recruit per ESPN HoopGurlz's rankings. Hillsman committed to play for the Texas A&M Aggies, citing that she chose the Aggies because "I love the atmosphere, the team, the coaches, and the campus... also thought it would be a good fit with all the success assistant coach

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has had with his post players." During her four years at A&M, Hillsman finished in the Top 10 all-time in scoring and rebounds. She was named to the All-SEC Second Team twice - 2017 and 2018 - and helped lead the Aggies to the Sweet 16 in 2018.

College statistics

WNBA career

Hillsman went undrafted in the

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. She signed a training camp contract with the

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on April 18, 2018. Hillsman did not make the roster for the Storm, getting cut on May 16, 2018. Hillsman's next chance in the WNBA came in 2022, as she signed another training camp contract - this time with the

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. Hillsman did not make the Dream roster. Hillsman signed another training camp contract in 2023 with the Connecticut Sun. Hillsman, once again, did not make the final roster - getting waived on May 3, 2023.

Chicago Sky

In June 2023, Hillsman signed a Hardship Contract with the Chicago Sky, after they had numerous injuries causing them to fall below 10 available players. Hillsman made her WNBA debut on June 9, 2023, when the Sky faced the

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- recording 1 minute of play. Hillsman played in 1 game for the Sky, before being released from the hardship contract on June 17, 2023.

WNBA career statistics

Regular season

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References

External links

WNBA bioTexas A&M Aggies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hillsman, Khaalia 1996 births Living people American women's basketball players Basketball players from Chicago Centers (basketball) Texas A&M Aggies women's basketball players Chicago Sky players