Anne Marie Armstrong

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Anne Marie Armstrong
Personal information
Born (1991-01-24) January 24, 1991 (age 33)
Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Career information
High school Wesleyan (Peachtree Corners, Georgia)
College Georgia Bulldogs (2009–2013)
WNBA draft 2013: 3rd round, 31st overall pick
Selected by the Atlanta Dream
Position Guard / Forward
Number3
Career history
2013 Atlanta Dream
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC (2012)
  • SEC All-Defense (2012)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Anne Marie Armstrong (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Early life

Anne Marie Armstrong was born on January 24, 1991, in Norcross, Georgia. She attended Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. [1] She won three state championships in basketball, three state championships in volleyball and four state championships in track and field (three individual high jump titles and one team title). [2] She was named Miss Georgia Basketball in 2009. [3] Armstrong was also named the 2008–09 National Player of the Year in girls basketball by the National Christian School Athletic Association. [4] She participated in fast-pitch softball and swimming growing up as well. [3]

College career

Armstrong played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2009 to 2013. [5] She played in 34 games, starting three, during her freshman year in 2009–10, averaging 5.2 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game. [5] She appeared in 34 games, starting 18, in 2010–11, averaging 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. [5] Following her sophomore year, she considered switching to volleyball but ultimately stayed with the basketball team. [3] Armstrong played in 31 games, starting 28, during the 2011–12 season, averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while also earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) and SEC All-Defense honors. [5] She appeared in 34 games, starting 29, her senior year in 2012–13, averaging 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks. [5]

Professional career

Armstrong was selected by the Atlanta Dream in the third round, with the 31st overall pick, of the 2013 WNBA draft. [1] [6] She played in nine games for the Dream during the 2013 season, totaling six points, four rebounds, and one steal in 25 minutes. [1] Following her WNBA career, she played professionally in Brazil, Spain, Israel, Italy, and Poland. [7]

Post-playing career

Armstrong has worked as a real estate agent after her basketball career. [8] She was inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Anne Marie Armstrong". Basketball Reference. Archived from the original on November 1, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Know Your Lady Bulldogs: Anne Marie Armstrong". University of Georgia. July 11, 2011. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Towers, Chip (March 17, 2012). "Focus has been good for Armstrong, Lady Bulldogs". Atlanta Journal Constitution . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Lady Bulldog Signee Anne Marie Armstrong Named National Player Of The Year". University of Georgia. June 25, 2009. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Anne Marie Armstrong". Sports Reference . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Atlanta Dream Selects Alex Bentley and Anne Marie Armstrong in WNBA Draft". WXIA-TV. April 16, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Anne Marie Armstrong". Eurobasket.com . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Hammock, Will (March 3, 2023). "Former Wesleyan, Georgia Bulldogs standout Anne Marie Armstrong jumps into broadcasting". Gwinnett Daily Post . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Anne Marie Armstrong '09 to be Inducted into Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame". Wesleyan School . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
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