College career
Hillsman came out of high school as the 47th overall rated recruit per ESPN HoopGurlz's rankings. [2] Hillsman committed to play for the Texas A&M Aggies, citing that she chose the Aggies because "I love the atmosphere, the team, the coaches, and the campus... also thought it would be a good fit with all the success assistant coach Bob Starkey has had with his post players." [3]
During her four years at A&M, Hillsman finished in the Top 10 all-time in scoring and rebounds. She was named to the All-SEC Second Team twice - 2017 and 2018 - and helped lead the Aggies to the Sweet 16 in 2018. [4] [5] [6]
WNBA career
Hillsman went undrafted in the 2018 WNBA draft. She signed a training camp contract with the Seattle Storm on April 18, 2018. [7] Hillsman did not make the roster for the Storm, getting cut on May 16, 2018. [8]
Hillsman's next chance in the WNBA came in 2022, as she signed another training camp contract - this time with the Atlanta Dream. [9] Hillsman did not make the Dream roster. [10]
Hillsman signed another training camp contract in 2023 with the Connecticut Sun. [11] Hillsman, once again, did not make the final roster - getting waived on May 3, 2023. [12]
Chicago Sky
In June 2023, Hillsman signed a Hardship Contract with the Chicago Sky, after they had numerous injuries causing them to fall below 10 available players. [13] Hillsman made her WNBA debut on June 9, 2023, when the Sky faced the Los Angeles Sparks - recording 1 minute of play. Hillsman played in 1 game for the Sky, before being released from the hardship contract on June 17, 2023. [14]
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