Rae Burrell’s Nationality

Last Modified Jan 18, 2025 12:57 GMT
Rae Burrell's Nationality
Rae Burrell

Rae Burrell is a professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA as a guard/forward for the Los Angeles Sparks as of January 2025. Burrell played college basketball for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team, which represents the University of Tennessee in the NCAA women's basketball competition. Burrell appeared in 31 games as a freshman, averaging 3.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. According to her college profile, as a junior, she averaged 16.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in 25 games and had a shot percentage of 45.8 on field goals, 40.2 on three-pointers, and 82.5 percent from the free-throw line. She finished her college career playing 110 games for the Lady Volunteers, averaging 10.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Burrell was awarded the World Exposure Report All-America Honorable Mention and was named NCAA Wichita Region All-Tournament Team, as per her college profile.

Burrell was selected as the ninth overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the 2022 WNBA draft. As of January 2025, Burrell has played 69 WNBA games in her career, averaging 4.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game, as per ESPN. She played with the University of Canberra Capitals in the 2022–23 WNBL season. On November 18, 2024, it was announced that Burrell would play for the Vinyl Basketball Club in the inaugural season of Unrivaled.

What is Rae Burrell’s nationality?

Rae Burrell holds American nationality. She was born to John and Ann Burrell in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to her college profile, Burrell’s mother, Ann Burell, played college basketball for the University of Nevada. Her dad, John Burrell, was a track & field All-American in the long jump at UNR.

Rae Burrell’s hometown

According to her college profile, Rae Burrell’s hometown is Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended Foothill High School, and as a junior, she averaged 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Burrell moved to Liberty High School for her senior year and averaged 14.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Burrell was ranked 119 overall and the No. 19 wing in the 2018 Prospects Nation Elite 150 and made it to Nevada Preps' All-State First Team in 2017 and 2018.

Rae Burrell’s birthplace

Rae Burrell is the daughter of John and Ann Burrell and was born on June 21, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

FAQs on Rae Burrell

A. As of January 2025, Rae Burrell wears jersey number 12 in the Los Angeles Sparks.

A. Rae Burrell is 24 years old as of January 2025.

A. Rae Burrell's brother is Jonas.

A. According to her college profile, Rae Burrell's full name is Rae Marie Burrell.

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