Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
- Full Name: Charlise Dunn
- Nickname: N/A
- Nationality: Australia Australian
- Date of Birth: September 30, 2003
- Hometown: Victoria, Australia
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Weight: N/A
- Wingspan: N/A
- Shoe Size: N/A
- Jersey Number (College and WNBA):
- #10 — Virginia Tech
- #21 — Davidson
- Toronto Tempo (WNBA): N/A as of June 2026
- Position: Guard
- High School: Lake Ginninderra College (Canberra, Australia)
- College:
- Virginia Tech Hokies women’s basketball (2022–23)
- Davidson Wildcats women’s basketball (2023–26)
- NBA Draft: N/A (WNBA player)
- WNBA Draft:
- Team: Toronto Tempo
- Year: 2026
- Round: 3
- Pick: 36th overall
- Player Archetype: Two-way floor-spacing wing
- Primary Offensive Role: Secondary scorer and perimeter shooting threat
- Defensive Role: Multi-positional wing defender capable of guarding perimeter players and helping as a weak-side rim protector
- Play Style: High-motor two-way guard/wing who contributes across scoring, rebounding, steals, blocks, and perimeter shooting
- Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right
- Athletic Profile: Tall guard with good mobility, strong rebounding instincts, defensive versatility, and above-average length for the position
- Recruiting Status: International prospect; lightly recruited relative to major U.S. prospects before joining Virginia Tech
- Draft Status Detail: Selected by Toronto Tempo with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
- Injury Status Category: Durable — no major long-term injuries documented during collegiate career
- Career Stage: Rookie professional / Early-career prospect
- Comparison Style: Two-way wing with rebounding value and complementary scoring
- Comparable Players:
- Shane Heal — historical Australian comparison not applicable by position; N/A
- Sami Whitcomb — floor-spacing guard with versatile scoring
- Kayla Thornton — defense-first wing who rebounds well
- Bridget Carleton — two-way wing with shooting and versatility
- Bec Allen — tall perimeter defender with three-point range
- Teams Played For:
- Virginia Tech (2022–23)
- Davidson (2023–24)
- Davidson (2024–25)
- Davidson (2025–26)
- Championship Rings: 0
- Parents: N/A
- Children: None
- Siblings: N/A
Charlise Dunn’s player archetype is that of a two-way floor-spacing wing who impacts games on both ends of the court. Defensively, she operates as a versatile perimeter stopper capable of generating steals, contesting shots, and providing occasional rim protection despite playing on the wing. Offensively, Dunn functions primarily as a secondary scorer who can stretch the floor from three-point range while also contributing on the glass and moving effectively without the ball. At 6-foot-2, she possesses excellent size for a guard, giving her matchup flexibility and helping her rebound at a level uncommon for perimeter players. Her overall play style is built around versatility, effort, and all-around production rather than high-volume shot creation, making her a valuable complementary piece capable of filling multiple roles within a team structure.
Sources:
Basketball Reference — Charlise Dunn WNBA Stats
Sports Reference — Charlise Dunn College Stats
Davidson Wildcats — Charlise Dunn – Women’s Basketball Roster Profile
Atlantic 10 Conference — Dunn Taken by Toronto Tempo in 2026 WNBA Draft
