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Evina Westbrook

Evina Westbrook (born September 28, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. She most recently played for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at UConn and Tennessee. She was selected in the 2nd Round of the 2022 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm. During her time in the WNBA, Westbrook has played for the Minnesota Lynx and the Washington Mystics.

Evina Westbrook
No. 22 – Los Angeles Sparks
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-09-28) September 28, 1998 (age 25)
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight158 lb (72 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Salem
(Salem, Oregon)
College
WNBA draft2022: 2nd round, 21st overall pick
Selected by the Seattle Storm
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022Minnesota Lynx
2022Washington Mystics
2023Phoenix Mercury
2023-presentLos Angeles Sparks
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Women's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Under-18 World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2016 Chile Team

College career edit

Tennessee edit

Westbrook came out of high school in 2017 as the #2 overall recruit according to ESPN HoopGurlz.[1] That year she received the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year.[2] Westbrook chose to continue her basketball career at Tennessee.[3]

During her freshman season, Westbrook averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds, while also starting every game. Her assist average was the second most by a Volunteer freshman. She recorded 12 assists in a game vs. Troy, which placed her 7th in the Tennessee record books and also tied a freshman record.[4] Westbrook was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.[5]

During her sophomore season, Westbrook was named to the SEC Preseason Coaches All-SEC Second Team, Women's Citizens Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List, and Nancy Lieberman Award Preseason Watch List.[6] Westbrook averaged 14.9 points and 5.3 assists during the year.

Following the season, Westbrook announced that she would enter the transfer portal.[7] She announced that she would be transferring to Connecticut.[8]

Connecticut edit

Westbrook sat out the 2019–20 season due to the NCAA transfer rules. While sitting out, she underwent left knee surgery.[9]

During her redshirt junior season, Westbrook started in all 30 games. She averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. She scored a season-high 17 points against Villanova on December 22, 2020.[10] Following the season, Westbrook announced on Instagram that she had "unfinished business" and that she was going to be returning to UConn instead of entering the 2021 WNBA draft.[11]

In her final season, Westbrook bounced in and out of the starting lineup. She stayed consistent in her stats, averaging 9.0 points and 3.1 assists. She helped the Huskies to another Big East title and was named to the All-Tournament team.[12] Westbrook also helped guide the Huskies back to another Final Four. She scored 12 points against Stanford in the semi-finals.[13]

After UConn lost the National Championship game, Westbrook announced that she would be entering the 2022 WNBA draft.[14]

College statistics edit

Year Team GP Points FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Tennessee 33 276 .390 .318 .512 2.8 4.3 0.9 0.7 8.4
2018–19 Tennessee 28 463 .419 .380 .721 3.6 5.3 1.6 0.1 14.9
2020–21 UConn 30 283 .454 .339 .778 5.3 4.3 1.7 0.7 9.4
2021–22 UConn 36 323 .433 .305 .704 3.7 3.1 1.4 0.2 9.0
Career 105 1345 .423 .334 .674 3.8 4.2 1.4 0.4 10.3

[15]

Professional career edit

Westbrook was selected 21st overall in the 2nd Round of the 2022 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm.[16] She competed in their training camp but was waived and did not make their 2022 Opening Night roster.[17]

Minnesota Lynx edit

Westbrook signed a hardship contract with the Minnesota Lynx on May 12, 2022.[18] Westbrook's deal with the Lynx changed to a regular contract one day after originally signing the hardship contract.wnba[19] She scored 5 points on 3 different times for the Lynx and had a high of 5 assists on May 14, 2022, against the Chicago Sky. On June 24, 2022, Westbrook was waived from the Lynx after playing in 14 games with the team.[20]

Washington Mystics edit

On June 27, 2022, Westbrook signed with the Mystics.[21]

Westbrook was waived by the Mystics on May 7, 2023, during the 2023 Training Camp.[22]

Phoenix Mercury edit

The Phoenix Mercury claimed Westbrook off waivers on May 9, 2023. [23] She played in 9 games for the Mercury, before she was waived on June 22, 2023.[24]

Los Angeles Sparks edit

Westbrook signed a 7-Day hardship contract with the Los Angeles Sparks on July 31, 2023.[25]

WNBA career statistics edit

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career best ° League leader

Regular Season edit

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2022 Minnesota 14 2 12.4 .318 .143 .667 1.4 1.4 0.4 0.4 0.9 2.6
Washington 6 0 5.3 .667 .500 .833 0.0 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.5 3.3
2023 Phoenix 9 0 8.0 .100 .000 1.000 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.4 1.1
Los Angeles 9 0 6.2 .300 .400 1.000 0.9 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.7 1.1
Career 2 years, 4 teams 38 2 8.8 .301 .194 .826 1.0 0.9 0.3 0.3 0.7 2.0

References edit

  1. ^ "2017 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings - espnW 100". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  2. ^ Arth, Susie (March 7, 2017). "Tennessee recruit Evina Westbrook named Morgan Wootten player of the year". ESPN. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Hansen, Chris. "No. 2 Westbrook Chooses Tennessee". prospectsnation.com. Prospects Nation. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  4. ^ "No. 11 Tennessee sets mark in 131-69 win over Troy". espn.com. AP. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "2018 SEC Women's Basketball Awards announced". secsports.com. SEC Conference. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Westbrook Named To 2019 Nancy Lieberman Award Preseason Watch List". utsports.com. Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  7. ^ McKee, Ben. "Evina Westbrook Enters NCAA Transfer Portal". rockytopinsider.com. Rocky Top Insider. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Bonjour, Doug. "Ex-Tennessee guard Evina Westbrook transfers to UConn". ctpost.com. CT Post. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  9. ^ Connolly, Daniel. "With newfound confidence in her knee, Evina Westbrook ready for big senior season". theuconnblog.com. SB Nation. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  10. ^ Connolly, Daniel. "UConn women's basketball blows out Villanova, 90-52". theuconnblog.com. SB Nation. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  11. ^ Connolly, Daniel. "UConn women's basketball: Evina Westbrook returning for redshirt senior season". theuconnblog.com. SB Nation. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "UConn Wins 2022 #BIGEASTwbb Tournament". bigeast.com. Big East Conference. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  13. ^ Maloney, Jack. "UConn vs. Stanford takeaways: Huskies use defense to outlast defending champion Cardinal in Final Four". cbssports.com. CBS Sports. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "UConn women's Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa entering WNBA Draft". Courant.com. Hartford Courant. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "Evina Westbrook Stats". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  16. ^ Krupke, Nick. "Former South Salem star Evina Westbrook drafted by WNBA's Seattle Storm". kptv.com. KPTV. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  17. ^ Martini, Pete. "South Salem grad Evina Westbrook waived by WNBA's Seattle Storm". statesmanjournal.com. Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  18. ^ Vanoni, Maggie. "Former UConn women's basketball guard Evina Westbrook signs with WNBA's Minnesota Lynx". ctinsider.com. CT Insider. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  19. ^ "Lynx Sign Moriah Jefferson and Evina Westbrook". lynx.wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  20. ^ "Lynx Waive Guard Evina Westbrook". lynx.wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  21. ^ Washington Mystics [@WashMystics] (June 27, 2022). "𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀: We've signed guard @evinawestbrook. Welcome to DC! #Mystics25 // #TogetherDC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ @WashMystics (May 7, 2023). "We have waived Evina Westbrook and Alisia Jenkins" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ^ https://www.usbasket.com/WNBA/news/809050/Mercury-Claims-Evina-Westbrook-off-Waivers?Women=1
  24. ^ @phoenixmercury (June 22, 2023). "Roster Update: The Phoenix Mercury has signed guard Jennie Simms and waived guard Evina Westbrook, the team announced today" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "Los Angeles Sparks Sign Guard Evina Westbrook to 7-Day Hardship Contract". sparks.wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

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