Sarah Ashlee Barker is a professional women's basketball player who will play as a guard for the WNBA franchise Los Angeles Sparks. Born in 2001 in Birmingham, Alabama, Barker's basketball career started when she was in high school. She attended Spain Park High School in her home state of Alabama. She was one of the best high school athletes in her state and was also honored as the Gatorade Alabama Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2019-20, as per her college roster.
She later began her collegiate career and played for two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs Women's basketball team. As a freshman on her team, she averaged 5.1 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. After two years there, she returned to her home state to play college basketball for the Crimson Tide women's basketball team. In her final collegiate year in 2024/25, Barker missed five games and played 28 games. She led Alabama in scoring as she averaged 18.2 points per game. She was also named First Team All-SEC in her final year of college, as per her college roster.
| Name | Sarah Ashlee Barker |
| Age | 23 (Born September 1, 2001) |
| College | University of Alabama |
| Team | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Position | Guard |
| Draft Year | 2025 |
| Draft Pick | Ninth overall |
When did Sarah Ashlee Barker get drafted?
Sarah Ashlee Barker was drafted in the 2025 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
What draft pick was Sarah Ashlee Barker?
Sarah Ashlee Barker was a part of the 2025 WNBA draft. The Birmingham-born guard was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks as the ninth pick in the first round.
How did Sarah Ashlee Barker get drafted?
Sarah Ashlee Barker played her final collegiate year with the Crimson Tide and was touted as one of the best prospects in the country. She was known for her shooting, vision, and ability to score from the field. In 2024/25, she averaged a team-high 18.2 points per game. During March Madness, she scored a career-high 45 points in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament versus Maryland on March 24, as per her college roster. She also made it to the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year Watch List in her final year of college.
Who passed on Sarah Ashlee Barker?
Barker was selected as the ninth overall pick by the Sparks. Eight teams passed on the former University of Alabama graduate, including Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics thrice, Golden State Valkyries, and Connecticut Sun twice.
Who was in Sarah Ashlee Barker's draft class?
There were a total of 38 players in the 2025 WNBA draft, including Sarah Ashlee Barker. Other notable players include - Paige Bueckers, Dominique Malonga, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Justė Jocytė, Georgia Amoore, etc.
FAQs on Sarah Ashlee Barker.
A. Sarah Ashlee Barker is 23 years old as of April 2025.
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A. Sarah Ashlee Barker is 6 feet tall, as per her college profile.
