Height
6'3"
Weight
189 lbs
Age
32
College
Wake Forest
Experience
11 yrs
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Dearica Hamby earns a A+ Performance grade, ranking #4 of 51 Forwards on the FanVerdicts board.
Current Sentiment
Dearica Hamby enters 2026 as a respected veteran cornerstone of the Los Angeles Sparks, anchored by her three All-Star selections and championship pedigree across 11 WNBA seasons. The team's decision to re-sign her signals confidence in her continued role as a two-way contributor, with recent performances—including a 27-point, 15-rebound outing—demonstrating she remains a reliable scoring and rebounding force at 17 PPG and 7.9 RPG career averages. Media coverage has been neutral-to-positive, focusing on the Sparks' veteran-led roster construction rather than any individual concerns about Hamby's play or durability. While she lacks recent All-WNBA honors or headline-grabbing accolades, her consistent efficiency (54.1 FG%) and longevity position her as a stable, trusted piece in Los Angeles's competitive window. Fan and media perception reflects a solid, dependable veteran whose value is recognized within the organization and league, without the superstar-level buzz that would elevate her into the elite conversation.
2026 Season Stats9 GP
15.3
PPG
7.7
RPG
3.2
APG
1.3
SPG
0.3
BPG
50.0
FG%
28.6
3P%
76.4
FT%