Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Nationality

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's Nationality
Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was born on October 29, 1993. As of September 2024, she is playing for the New York Liberty as their small forward or shooting guard. She made her WNBA debut when the Chicago Sky picked her in the second round as the 17th pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft. Hamilton has eight years of experience in the WNBA and has played for the Connecticut Sun in 2018, the Indiana Fever in 2019, and the Atlanta Dream in 2020.

Hamilton attended Rutgers University, where she was named to the First-team All-Big Ten in 2015 and the Big East All-Freshman Team in 2012. For her leadership abilities, she was awarded the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2022. In addition to receiving the WNBA Most Improved Player award in 2020, she was the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Champion. In 2021, she was selected as a member of the WNBA All-Star Team. Hamilton has also played overseas in different leagues and brought home a gold medal from the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Australia.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's Nationality

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton holds American nationality. Her mother, Yolanda Laney, also played basketball in high school and college.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's Birthplace

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1993.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's Hometown

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's hometown is Clayton, Delaware, U.S. as per USA Basketball.

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FAQ's On Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Nationality

A. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton attended the Rutgers University.

A. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton wears jersey number 44 for the New York Liberty.

A. As of September 2024, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is 30 years old.

A. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton weighs  166 lb (75 kg) as of September 2024.

A. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is 6 feet (1.83m) tall.

A. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton plays as a small forward or shooting guard for her team. 

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