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Former UW Standout Sami Whitcomb Excited For Return To Hec Ed
January 09, 2019 | Women's Basketball
This past September, University of Washington women's basketball alumna Sami Whitcomb became the first player in program history to win a WNBA title, helping the Seattle Storm complete a three-game sweep over the Washington Mystics in the WNBA Finals.
As Whitcomb looks back on her playing days at Washington, she appreciates her time as a Husky and what her experience as a student-athlete represented.
"Being a student-athlete at UW is still one of my most cherished experiences," said Whitcomb. "Playing alongside some of my best friends at Hec Ed in front of our amazing Husky fans was everything. I lived for it and it's a huge part of who I am and where I am today."
Whitcomb was a key spark off the bench for the Storm this past season, averaging 6.2 points while shooting 46.4% from the field and 50.0% from three point- range. In the Finals-clinching victory, Whitcomb provided a spark after the Mystics had closed the gap to five midway through the fourth quarter. Whitcomb drained a pair of clutch three-pointers to put the Storm back up by double-figures and Seattle would not look back.
Whitcomb just finished her second season playing with the Storm, signing as a 29-year-old rookie after playing in three countries over six years while waiting for her chance to play in the WNBA. Prior to coming back to Seattle, Whitcomb played for the Rockingham Flames of the Australian State Basketball League, earning a pair of league MVP honors and leading the team to two championships.
Recently, Whitcomb became an Australian citizen and was called up to play with the Australian Opals, the national team of Australia, in the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. At the World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, Whitcomb averaged eight points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists en route to Australia earning a silver medal in the tournament.
Currently, Whitcomb is playing for Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomération (BLMA) in the LFB, France's top professional basketball league. Whitcomb is the leading scorer for the BLMA in French League games averaging 14.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. She has also led her team to the Round of 16 of the Women's EuroCup where Whitcomb has scored 22 points per game while grabbing over five rebounds a game. Most recently, Whitcomb scored 40 points behind 10-14 shooting from behind the arc in a 96-66 defeat of Hungarian side VBW CEKK Ceglèd. Whitcomb's BLMA squad will look to advance to the Round 8 in their next matchup on Jan. 24.
In this upcoming May, Whitcomb will begin her third WNBA season with the Seattle Storm as they look to defend their WNBA title. The Storm will play 12 home games at Alaska Airlines Arena.
"It's hard to articulate how lucky I feel to be back in Seattle playing," continued Whitcomb. "To be back in front of the best fans, in the best city, with the best team after so many years overseas, and to have the opportunity to return to Alaska Airlines Arena next season and play is an absolute dream come true. I'm grateful beyond measure and so excited for what's to come."
At UW, Whitcomb was a four-year letter winner 2007-2010, finishing her career ranked 15th all-time in scoring with 1,205 points and fourth in team history in 3-point field goals made (176). She averaged 10.6 points per game in her career, shooting 33.3% from three-point range and 38.9% from the field. As a senior, Whitcomb earned All-Pac-10, honors, averaging 13.0 points per game.
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As Whitcomb looks back on her playing days at Washington, she appreciates her time as a Husky and what her experience as a student-athlete represented.
"Being a student-athlete at UW is still one of my most cherished experiences," said Whitcomb. "Playing alongside some of my best friends at Hec Ed in front of our amazing Husky fans was everything. I lived for it and it's a huge part of who I am and where I am today."
Whitcomb was a key spark off the bench for the Storm this past season, averaging 6.2 points while shooting 46.4% from the field and 50.0% from three point- range. In the Finals-clinching victory, Whitcomb provided a spark after the Mystics had closed the gap to five midway through the fourth quarter. Whitcomb drained a pair of clutch three-pointers to put the Storm back up by double-figures and Seattle would not look back.
Whitcomb just finished her second season playing with the Storm, signing as a 29-year-old rookie after playing in three countries over six years while waiting for her chance to play in the WNBA. Prior to coming back to Seattle, Whitcomb played for the Rockingham Flames of the Australian State Basketball League, earning a pair of league MVP honors and leading the team to two championships.
Recently, Whitcomb became an Australian citizen and was called up to play with the Australian Opals, the national team of Australia, in the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. At the World Cup in Tenerife, Spain, Whitcomb averaged eight points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists en route to Australia earning a silver medal in the tournament.
Currently, Whitcomb is playing for Basket Lattes Montpellier Agglomération (BLMA) in the LFB, France's top professional basketball league. Whitcomb is the leading scorer for the BLMA in French League games averaging 14.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. She has also led her team to the Round of 16 of the Women's EuroCup where Whitcomb has scored 22 points per game while grabbing over five rebounds a game. Most recently, Whitcomb scored 40 points behind 10-14 shooting from behind the arc in a 96-66 defeat of Hungarian side VBW CEKK Ceglèd. Whitcomb's BLMA squad will look to advance to the Round 8 in their next matchup on Jan. 24.
In this upcoming May, Whitcomb will begin her third WNBA season with the Seattle Storm as they look to defend their WNBA title. The Storm will play 12 home games at Alaska Airlines Arena.
"It's hard to articulate how lucky I feel to be back in Seattle playing," continued Whitcomb. "To be back in front of the best fans, in the best city, with the best team after so many years overseas, and to have the opportunity to return to Alaska Airlines Arena next season and play is an absolute dream come true. I'm grateful beyond measure and so excited for what's to come."
At UW, Whitcomb was a four-year letter winner 2007-2010, finishing her career ranked 15th all-time in scoring with 1,205 points and fourth in team history in 3-point field goals made (176). She averaged 10.6 points per game in her career, shooting 33.3% from three-point range and 38.9% from the field. As a senior, Whitcomb earned All-Pac-10, honors, averaging 13.0 points per game.
For all the latest information on Washington women's basketball, follow the team at @UW_WBB on Twitter and Instagram and at @UWHuskyWomensBasketball on Facebook.
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