Andrea Wilson

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Andrea Wilson
Personal information
Born (1985-12-05) 5 December 1985 (age 38)
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Career information
Playing career2007–present
Position Guard
Career history
2007–2017 Bendigo Spirit
Career highlights and awards

Andrea Wilson (born 5 December 1985) is an Australian basketball player.

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Professional career

WNBL

Wilson made her professional debut with the Spirit in 2007. She has since been a strong, consistent member of the Spirit roster. With the Spirit, she has won two Championships in 2013 and 2014, led by the likes of Kristi Harrower, Gabrielle Richards and her sister, Kelly Wilson. Wilson has been re-signed for the 2016–17 season. [1]

Personal life

Wilson's older sister, Kelly, born eleven months earlier than Andrea, is also a professional basketball player. They spent several seasons together at the Bendigo Spirit.

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References

  1. "BENDIGO SPIRIT LEGEND RETURNS". wnbl.com.au. Archived from the original on 24 July 2016.