Alexandra Joy Mollenhauer (born May 4, 1998) is an American-Azerbaijani basketball player who plays as a small forward for CB Estudiantes and is a member of the Azerbaijan women's national 3x3 team. She is a two-time winner of the Islamic Solidarity Games (2017, 2021).
.jpg) Mollenhauer at the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 4, 1998 Lindale, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Azerbaijani |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2013 | Caspian Lions |
| 2015 | Məşəl-3 |
| 2016 | Məşəl-1 |
| 2014–2023 | Neftchi |
| 2022– | CB Estudiantes |
Early life
editAlexandra Mollenhauer was born on May 4, 1998, in Texas, USA, to basketball player Scott Mollenhauer, who at one time played for such Azerbaijani clubs as Gala, NTD and Aztop, and after finishing his career, remained in Azerbaijan and began working as a coach.[1]
When Mollenhauer was 5 years old, her family moved to Azerbaijan.[2] Here, from the age of 5, she began playing basketball under the guidance of her father.[1] Mollenhauer lived in Azerbaijan until she was 18, and then moved to the United States.[2]
Professional career
editAt the age of 15–16, Mollenhauer had been recruited by the Azerbaijani national basketball team.[2]
In 2017, Mollenhauer won gold as part of the Azerbaijani national team at the III Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku.[3] In August 2022, at the IV Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, the Azerbaijani national team with Mollenhauer in the team managed to defend the title of champion of the Islamic Games.[4]
In April 2024, the Azerbaijani national team with Mollenhauer in the team became the winner of the 3x3 basketball qualification tournament in Hong Kong, for the first time in history, the team qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[4][5]
Personal life
editMollenhauer's father, Scott Mollenhauer, is an assistant coach for the Azerbaijan women's basketball team.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Что известно о наших девушках, сотворивших историю". Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c "История Александры Молленхауэр. Американка, которая выросла в Азербайджане, теперь выступает за сборную по баскетболу". Archived from the original on May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "Баскетболисты Азербайджана выиграли два золота на Исламиаде". Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ a b "Баскетболистки выиграли финал Исламиады. Бакинский дубль не повторился". www.azerisport.com (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ "Azerbaijan basketball 3x3 Women's National Team for Paris 2024 Olympics Announced". FIBA. July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Турецкий тренер будет готовить сборную Азербайджана к отбору ЕВРО-2025". www.azerisport.com (in Russian). Archived from the original on June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.