The thirteen-year veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot, born on February 8, 1989, in Kent, Washington, is a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Her basketball career began at Kentwood High School, where she led her team by averaging 26 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals per game in her senior year. Under her leadership, the team secured a third-place finish in the state tournament which was the best finish of that school. Following her high school success, Vandersloot joined the Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball team in 2007. During her college career, she received significant achievements, including being named the WCC Player of the Year three times and earning the WCC Tournament MVP title on three occasions.
In the 2011 WNBA draft, Vandersloot was selected 3rd overall by the Chicago Sky. Throughout her WNBA career, she has established herself as one of the league's premier playmakers and efficient shooters, leading the league in assists seven times and earning five All-Star selections. As a point guard for the New York Liberty, she is averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Who are Courtney Vandersloot's parents?
Jan and William Vandersloot are Courtney Vendersloot's parents. Her mother's name is Janet Vandersloot, and she was born on October 25, 1956, in Missoula, MT. She died in June 2024 at the age of 67 of cancer, as per NY Post. Both William and Jan Vandersloot worked for Boeing.
Courtney Vandersloot wife
Courtney Vendersloot’s wife is Alexandria "Allie" Quigley, a naturalized Hungarian former basketball player who played in the WNBA. She was born on 20 June 1986 in Joliet, Illinois USA. She won the WNBA champion in 2021 playing for The Chicago Sky.
The couple got married in December 2018.
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FAQ's On Courtney Vandersloot
A. Courtney Vandersloot played as a point guard for the New York Liberty.
A. In the 2024 season, Courtney Vandersloot averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.
A. Courtney Vandersloot was drafted in the 2011 NBA draft by the Chicago Sky with 3rd overall pick.
A. Courtney Vandersloot was from Kent, Washington, U.S.
A. Courtney Vandersloot stands 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall.
A. Courtney Vandersloot is 35 years old, as of January 2025.
