Kelly Bowen (born 7 August 1989) is an Australian professional basketball player.

Kelly Bowen
No. 9 – Waverly Falcons
PositionForward
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1989-08-07) 7 August 1989 (age 34)
Frankston, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Career information
CollegeGonzaga (2008–2012)
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013Townsville Fire
2014–2015Melbourne Boomers
2015–2016Adelaide Lightning
2016–2018Melbourne Boomers
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x WCC Champion (2009, 2010, 2011)
  • All-WCC Freshman Team (2009)
  • Represented Australia in the 2016, 3x3 World Championships in China. Named Australia's number 1, 3x3 player in 2016

Career edit

College edit

From 2008 to 2012, Bowen played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs located in Spokane, Washington.[1] Participating in the NCAA's Division I and primarily in the West Coast Conference. During her time there, she played alongside Courtney Vandersloot.

WNBL edit

After a successful college career in the United States, Bowen began her WNBL career in Queensland, with the Townsville Fire. After a one-year absence, she returned home to Victoria, with the rebranded, Melbourne Boomers. She then moved to the Adelaide Lightning, where she would be co-captain alongside Leilani Mitchell.

International edit

During 2016, Bowen represented Australia in the 3x3 World Championships, held in Guangzhou, China. Bowen was ranked Australia's number 1, 3x3 player during 2016.

References edit

  1. ^ "Kelly Bowen Named WCC Player of the Week". gozags.com.