Last Updated on June 4, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Amelia Hassett
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Date of Birth: January 2, 2004
  • Hometown: Albury, New South Wales, Australia
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight: N/A
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and WNBA):
    • #32 — Kentucky Wildcats
    • Los Angeles Sparks: N/A
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Tumut High School (Australia)
  • College:
    • Eastern Florida State College (2022–2024)
    • Kentucky Wildcats (2024–2026)
  • NBA Draft: N/A (WNBA player)
  • WNBA Draft:
    • Team: Los Angeles Sparks
    • Year: 2026
    • Pick: 35th overall
    • Round: 3
  • Player Archetype: Stretch four
  • Primary Offensive Role: Floor-spacing forward and secondary scorer
  • Defensive Role: Help defender, rebounder, and weak-side shot blocker
  • Play Style: Versatile frontcourt player who spaces the floor with three-point shooting, rebounds at a high rate, and contributes defensively through positioning and rim protection
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right
  • Athletic Profile: Tall, mobile forward with good coordination, strong rebounding instincts, perimeter shooting range, and functional defensive versatility
  • Recruiting Status: Australian junior-college recruit who transferred from Eastern Florida State College to Kentucky
  • Draft Status Detail: Selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 35th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft; later waived during the 2026 preseason
  • Injury Status Category: Durable — no major long-term injuries publicly documented during collegiate career
  • Career Stage: Rookie professional / Early-career prospect
  • Comparison Style: Floor-spacing rebounding forward
  • Comparable Players:
    • Lauren Jackson — skilled Australian stretch forward with rebounding value
    • Rebecca Allen — tall perimeter-oriented Australian forward
    • Bridget Carleton — versatile two-way wing-forward contributor
    • Kayla Thornton — rebounding-focused complementary forward
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Sparks (2026)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: N/A
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: N/A

Amelia Hassett’s player archetype is a stretch four, combining frontcourt size with the ability to impact the game from the perimeter. Defensively, she operates primarily as a rebounding forward and help defender who can provide weak-side rim protection while using her length to disrupt opponents around the basket. Offensively, Hassett’s main role is as a floor-spacing forward who can knock down three-pointers, create extra possessions through rebounding, and contribute as a secondary scoring option. Standing 6-foot-4 with good mobility and coordination, she possesses the physical profile teams look for in modern forwards who can play both inside and outside. Her overall play style revolves around versatility, combining shooting, rebounding, and defensive activity rather than relying on isolation scoring or high-volume shot creation.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Amelia Hassett WNBA Stats
University of Kentucky Athletics — Amelia Hassett
Sports Reference — Amelia Hassett College Stats
WNBA — Amelia Hassett