The Top 10 Shortest WNBA Players in History
The Top 10 Shortest WNBA Players in History
By Jocelyn Alano June 03, 2024 11:57
The WNBA has some absolute talent that rivals that of any men's basketball league in the world and breaks the typical stereotype that basketball is a game for those with height. Here in this article, we will be helping you to find out top 10 shortest WNBA players of all-time and how they performed in the career.
1. Shannon Bobbitt - 5'2"
Shannon Bobbitt — 5 ft 2 in / 1.57 m (Shortest player in WNBA history) She had a highly successful four-year career and two NCAA titles with the Tennessee Volunteers in college prior to the WNBA, which she joined in 20081.
2. Debbie Black - 5'2.5"
Actually, Debbie Black had a solid 15 year career in both the WNBA and also internationally in Australia1 just 1/2 inch taller than Shannon Bobbitt.
3. Tameka Johnson - 5'3"
Tameka Johnson (5 ft 3) was an elite player in her career and is a WNBA Champion with the Phoenix Mercury (20091.
4. Brooke McCarty-Williams 5'4"
Compact: It's only a four-letter word, but it now well-describes Southwest Conference Player of the Year and first-team All-Big 12 guard Brooke McCarty-Williams all 5 feet 4 of her who made her WNBA debut in 2019 and is currently an international basketball player for Lulea Basket in Sweden1.
5. Leilani Mitchell - 5'5"
One) Leilani Mitchell: The 5'5 Mitchell is the first two-time honoree as the Most Improved Player in the history of the Women's National Basketball Association.
6. Heather Butler - 5'5"
Heather Butler, The 5-foot-5 guard went on to capture an Icelandic Cup & Icelandic Championship with Valur1.
7. Crystal Dangerfield - 5'5"
Somehow, standing at 5 ft 5, Crystal Dangerfield managed to make league history when she rose to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in 20201 after being drafted by the Minnesota Lynx.
8. Dymond Simon - 5'5"
At 5 ft 5, Dymond Simon played for the Phoenix Mercury and is one of the shorter players in WNBA history1.
9. Andrea Riley - 5'5"
One example of a WNBA player1 is Andrea Riley who stood at a height of 5 ft 5, one of the shortest despite the fact.
10. Shyla Heal - 5'6"
Heal, a 5-6 guard, is known for her work in the WNBA, she was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Sky1.
These great players have shown that you do not need to be big to make it in the basketball world. Standing no taller than most in the league, they have nonetheless made a name for themselves with their skill, hard-work, and accomplishments. The success of these legends is a ray of sunshine for young basketball players, making it clear that skill and determination are limitless, just like their height.
The league in recent years has evolved to continue to emphasize talent and athletic ability over height, which has allowed these great players to never let their size hold them back, thus revealing just how much talent is in women's basketball. These players are not only the most influential in delivering their best but also they inspire the fans out there from across the globe.
Thus, when their names are called in future WNBA trivia questions, the answers will be associated with 10 toughest little mamas ever to take the courts. They have broken the mold and are breaking mold-worthy younger generations of basketball players demonstrating, as well as anyone ever has, greatness comes in all forms.
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