24 Facts About Alanna Smith

Alanna Smith was born on 10 September 1996 and is an Australian professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Alanna Smith played four seasons of college basketball at Stanford University in Stanford, California for the Cardinal.

Alanna Smith was selected as the eighth overall pick of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Phoenix Mercury.

Alanna Smith saw limited playing time in her first season with the Mercury, averaging 7.4 minutes per game, and an ankle injury requiring surgery ended her rookie season prematurely.

Alanna Smith saw her role slightly increasing in her second season, averaging 15.6 minutes per game.

On 21 February 2022, Alanna Smith signed a training camp contract with the Indiana Fever.

Alanna Smith made the opening day roster, but played only 9 games for the team before being released.

Alanna Smith ultimately chose the Chicago Sky after coach James Wade guaranteed her a roster spot.

Alanna Smith started 35 games, averaged 26.5 minutes per game, and posted career-high averages in all statistical categories.

On 1 February 2024, Alanna Smith signed with the Minnesota Lynx.

In Game 3 of the Finals, Alanna Smith's back was injured, but she continued to play in Game 4.

Alanna Smith returned home to Australia after signing with the Adelaide Lightning for the 2020 WNBL season.

Alanna Smith made her international debut for the Sapphires at the 2011 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship in Canberra.

Alanna Smith represented the Sapphires at the Under-17 World Championship in the Netherlands the following year, where they finished in fifth place.

Alanna Smith then made her debut for the Gems at the 2014 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship in Fiji.

Alanna Smith represented the Gems at the Under-19 World Championship in Russia the following year, where they finished in third place and took home the bronze medal.

Alanna Smith earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team, awarded to the five strongest players of the tournament.

At age 20, Alanna Smith was selected to the Opals team that competed in the 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in India.

Alanna Smith made an immediate impact, averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes per game, helping Australia finish the tournament as runners-up and qualify for the World Cup the following year.

Alanna Smith averaged 14.4 minutes of court time for 6.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, with her best game yielding 10 points and 5 rebounds.

Alanna Smith was again named to the Opals women's basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Alanna Smith was named to the FIBA All-Star Five of the games for women's basketball for her role in the team's bronze medal performance.

Alanna Smith put up a double double in the bronze-winning game against Belgium with 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Alanna Smith is studying toward a master's degree in psychology at Monash University to become a psychologist.