Dearica Hamby is a professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Hamby started her professional career at Wake Forest University. She is the all-time leading scorer (1801) and rebounder (1005) for Wake Forest.
Hamby was awarded the Sixth Woman of the Year award in 2019 and 2020 during her time with the Los Vegas Aces. In the 2023 season, Hamby was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks. In the 2024 WNBA season, Hamby showcased her leadership quality leading the team from the front and scoring 19.2 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. In the 2024 WNBA season, Hamby has already gone past her record of rebounding (240) and points scored (461). Hamby's talents extend beyond the traditional WNBA format. In 2023 Hamby was part of the USA team which won gold in FIBA 3 X 3 Ameri Cup.
Who is Dearica Hamby's Husband?
Dearica Hamby is married to Alonzo Nelson-Ododa. He is also a basketball player and the couple met in Atlanta where they both grew up.
Alonzo, like Dearica, has an impressive basketball background. He played college basketball for the Richmond Spiders and later joined the Pittsburgh Panthers. Alonzo also played basketball for the Danish Superliga in Denmark.
How old is Alonzo Nelson-Ododo?
Alonzo Nelson-Ododo is 31 years old as of August 2024. He was born on February 02, 1993.
What does Alonzo Nelson-Ododo do for a living?
Alonzo Nelson-Ododo is also a basketball player. He played for the Richmond Spiders, Pittsburgh Panthers and Danish Superliga.
Alonzo’s last professional games were played in 2021 and he seems to have taken a step back from professional basketball.
Alonzo Nelson-Ododo Parents
The parents of Alonzo Nelson-Ododo are Sebastian Ododo and Heather Nelson-Ododo. He is the elder of his two siblings, sister (Olivia) and brother (Isaiah).
Heather Nelson-Ododo also used to play basketball for Huntington University in Kenya.
How many children does Dearica Hamby and Alonzo Nelson-Ododo have?
Dearica and Alonzo welcomed their first child (Amaya) in February 2017. In March 2023, the Hamby gave birth to their second child (Legend).
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FAQ's On Dearica Hamby Husband
A. Dearica Hamby is 30 years old as of July 2024. She was born on November 6, 1993.
A. Dearica Hamby plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA.
A. Dearica Hamby is married to Alonzo Nelson-Ododa, and have two kids Amaya and Legend.
A. Dearica Hamby went to West Forest College.
