Alanna Smith Parents

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Alanna Smith Parents
Alanna Smith

Alanna Smith is a professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx who plays as a power forward in the WNBA. At 6 foot 3 inches tall Smith began her basketball journey at Wesley College in Melbourne. In 2015, she shifted to the United States of America to further her basketball career, joining the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team. During her senior year in 2019, she earned recognition as the Pac-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player and was named to the All-Defensive Team. In her college career, she became one of the top defensive players in the 2019 draft class.

Smith was picked by the Phoenix Mercury as 8th overall in the 2019 WNBA Draft. That same year, she played for the South Korean team Incheon Shinhan Bank S-Birds during the WNBA off-season. After one season in South Korea, Smith returned to Australia to join the Adelaide Lightning in the NBL, playing in her home country. In 2024 she won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics and made it a place in ALL-STAR FIVE of Paris Olympics 2024 Women's Basketball team. She currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx, where she has posted averages of 11.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game as of August 28, 2024.

Who are Alanna Smith’s Parents?

Simone and Darren Smith are the parents of Alanna Smith. Smith’s Uncle, Jason Smith, played college basketball at California Lutheran University and then played for the national team Boomers. He also represents the Australian basketball team in the Olympic games in 2000 and 2004. Her Aunt, Jo Straatsma is also a basketball player who played professionally in WNBL for the Islanders in Tasmania.

Who is Alanna Smith’s Mother?

Simone Smith is the mother of Alanna Smith.

Who is Alanna Smith’s Father?

Darren Smith is the father of Alanna Smith. Darren was also a basketball player plays in NBL Australia for 12 years as a pro. Darren Smith was born in Box Hill, Australia and started playing basketball in the Nunawading basketball program as a junior. He played for four different teams in the NBL and played 201 matches where he scored 1581 points and 724 rebounds. Currently, he works as a Chief Operating Officer at the NBL team the JackJumpers.

What Nationality are Alanna Smith’s Parents?

Both parents of Alanna lived in Melbourne Australia and hold Australian nationality.

FAQ's On Alanna Smith Parents

A. Alanna Smith played as a power forward in the Minnesota Lynx.

A. In the 2024 season, Smith averaged 11.0 points, 3.3 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.

A. Alanna Smith was drafted in the 2019 NBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury.

A. As of 2024, Alanna Smith makes  $150,000 per year.

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