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Australia Elizabeth Cambage is an accomplished professional basketball player known for her dominant presence on the court and her candid discussions on mental health and athlete welfare.
Became the first Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Advisory Staff member from the WNBA.
Became the first professional athlete to endorse Rihanna's Savage Fenty Brand.
Co-founded Vitadrop, a vitamin and supplement brand.
Modeling work for Mugler.
Joined Adidas in August 2020, citing its 'family' atmosphere and how the brand prioritized its athletes.
Elizabeth Cambage was born on August 18, 1991, in London, England. At three months old, she moved to Australia with her mother, initially settling in Eden, New South Wales, before moving to Melbourne at age 10 and later the Mornington Peninsula. Standing at 2.06 meters (6 ft 9 in) tall, Cambage began playing basketball at age 10, initially as a way to make friends, having been teased for her height. Her professional basketball career began in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with the Dandenong Rangers in the 2007–08 season. She received a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and played for their WNBL team. Early in her career, she was recognized for her potential, with the ABC suggesting she could be a prominent figure in Australian basketball.
Cambage’s career progressed into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), where she was drafted by the Tulsa Shock in 2011 as the 2nd overall pick. Despite initial reluctance to play for Tulsa, she made significant contributions, earning WNBA All-Star selections. She established herself as a leading scorer and rebounder, demonstrating consistent performance in both the WNBA and various international leagues, including the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA). Her international play included stints with Zhejiang Chouzhou, Beijing Great Wall, and Shanghai Swordfish, where she achieved high scoring averages and multiple league honors. In 2018, she made headlines by setting a WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points while playing for the Dallas Wings.
Throughout her career, Cambage has accumulated numerous accolades, including multiple WNBA All-Star appearances, All-WNBA team selections, and WNBL championships. She has also been a key member of the Australian national team, the Opals, winning a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, a silver medal at the 2018 FIBA World Cup, and a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Beyond basketball, Cambage has ventured into modeling, including posing for the ESPN Body Issue in 2019, and co-founding Vitadrop. She has also been open about her experiences with mental health, which led to her withdrawal from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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