1. Stephanie Talbot was born on 15 June 1994 and is an Australian professional basketball player for the Golden State Valkyries of the Women's National Basketball Association and for the Adelaide Lightning of the Women's National Basketball League.
17 Facts About Stephanie Talbot
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In just her second season, Stephanie Talbot was recognised as one of the brightest prospects in the Women's National Basketball League, winning the 2013 Betty Watson Rookie of the Year award.
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In 2018, Stephanie Talbot returned to the league after signing with the Melbourne Boomers.
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In 2019, it was announced Stephanie Talbot would re-join the Adelaide Lightning, returning to both her home state and her first WNBL team.
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In 2020, Stephanie Talbot re-signed with the Adelaide Lightning for her second consecutive season.
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In June 2023, Stephanie Talbot re-signed with the Lightning for four more seasons.
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In 2014, Stephanie Talbot nominated for the WNBA draft, where she was selected in the third round by the Phoenix Mercury.
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In 2019, Stephanie Talbot was traded to the Minnesota Lynx after two seasons with the Mercury.
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On 1 February 2023, Stephanie Talbot signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Stephanie Talbot missed the 2023 WNBA season due to an ACL injury sustained while playing in Australia.
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On 22 August 2024, Stephanie Talbot signed a one-year contract extension with the Sparks.
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On 6 December 2024, Stephanie Talbot was selected as the Golden State Valkyries' pick from the Los Angeles Sparks' 2024 roster in the WNBA's expansion draft.
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Stephanie Talbot made her international debut for the Sapphires at the 2009 FIBA Under-16 Oceania Championship in Brisbane.
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Later in 2013, Stephanie Talbot was a member of the bronze medal winning team at the World Championship held in Lithuania.
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At that tournament, Stephanie Talbot was named to the World Championship All-Star Five.
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Stephanie Talbot is a current member of the Australian Women's basketball training squad.
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At official senior FIBA tournaments, Stephanie Talbot has played for the Opals at the 2015 Oceania Women's Championship, 2016 Olympic Games and 2018 World Cup.