Sami Whitcomb

Sami Whitcomb is a two-time WNBA champion and an American-Australian professional basketball player known for her impactful role in both the WNBA and various international leagues. After earning her first WNBL Most Valuable Player award in 2013, Sami Whitcomb embarked on a distinguished professional basketball career, initially playing overseas in Germany and Slovakia following the 2010 WNBA draft. Her career trajectory significantly shifted in 2013 when she moved to Australia, joining the Rockingham Flames in the State Basketball League (SBL). With the Flames, Whitcomb quickly established herself, securing three consecutive SBL Most Valuable Player awards from 2013 to 2015.

In 2024, Whitcomb added an Olympic Bronze Medal with the Australian Opals at the Paris Olympics to her decorated career, showcasing her continued elite performance on the global stage. Domestically, she continued her outstanding performance in Australia, winning the WNBL championship and earning both WNBL Most Valuable Player and WNBL Grand Final MVP with the Bendigo Spirit in 2025. Her enduring value and leadership on the court were underscored by her subsequent signing with the Phoenix Mercury in 2025, cementing her ongoing impact in professional basketball.