Amy Denson

Amy Denson (born May 3, 1984) was an American professional basketball player. She played for the Sun Devils in NCAA Division I, making her professional debut in Puerto Rico's Montañeras de Morovis. She played throughout Europe and Australia, finally signing with the Sydney Uni Flames in 2010 to play in the Women's National Basketball League. For the 2010-2011 year, she was in the WNBL All-Star Five.

Amy Denson
Personal information
Born (1984-05-03) May 3, 1984
Klamath Falls, Oregon
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
High schoolCrater
(Central Point, Oregon)
CollegeArizona State (2002–2006)
WNBA draft2006 / Undrafted
Playing career2006–2013
PositionForward
Career history
2006–2007Montañeras de Morovis (Puerto Rico)
2007–2008Energa Toruń (Poland)
2008–2009Alexandria (Romania)
2009Montañeras de Morovis (Puerto Rico)
2010–2012Sydney Uni Flames (Australia)
2011–2012Knox Raiders (Australia)
2012–2013Zamora (Spain)
2013Montañeras de Morovis (Puerto Rico)
Career highlights and awards

Career

College

In college, Denson attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, playing for the Sun Devils in NCAA Division I.[1]

Puerto Rico

Denson made her debut straight out of college, with Montañeras de Morovis in Puerto Rico's women's basketball league. Despite playing across the globe in Europe and Australia, Denson would return to Montañeras.

Europe

After a two-year stint in Puerto Rico, Denson played for Energa Toruń in Basket Liga Kobiet. After Poland, she then played for Alexandria in Romania's Liga Națională. After a few years in Australia, Denson returned to Europe, playing for Tintos de Toro Caja Rural Zamora in the 2012–13 Liga Femenina de Baloncesto.

Australia

In 2010, Denson signed with the Sydney Uni Flames to play in the Women's National Basketball League, Australia's premier women's league and the strongest league in the southern hemisphere. This would also be the highest level of basketball she would reach in her career.[2] After averaging 18.7 points per game, Denson was awarded a place in the WNBL All-Star Five for 2010–11.

References
  1. "Player bio - Amy Denson". thesundevils.com.
  2. "Player statistics for AMY DENSON". sportstg.com.
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