Kelly Bowen (born 7 August 1989) is an Australian professional basketball player.
No. 9 – Waverly Falcons | |
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Position | Forward |
League | WNBL |
Personal information | |
Born | Frankston, Victoria | 7 August 1989
Nationality | Australian |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Career information | |
College | Gonzaga (2008–2012) |
Playing career | 2012–present |
Career history | |
2012–2013 | Townsville Fire |
2014–2015 | Melbourne Boomers |
2015–2016 | Adelaide Lightning |
2016–2018 | Melbourne Boomers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career
editCollege
editFrom 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
editAfter 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
editDuring 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- ^ "Kelly Bowen Named WCC Player of the Week". gozags.com.