Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Kym Hampton:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kym Hampton
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: November 3, 1962
  • Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cms)
  • Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (190 cms)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: Wore #34 with the New York Liberty
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Iroquois High School (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • College: Arizona State University (1980–1984)
  • WNBA Draft: Allocated to the New York Liberty in the inaugural WNBA season (1997)
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Liberty (1997–1999)
    • Played internationally in Spain, Italy, France, and Japan before the WNBA
  • Championship Rings: 0 (played in WNBA Finals but did not win a championship)
  • Parents: Donald and Joyce Hampton
  • Kids: A’riel Jackson (played basketball for Cincinnati Bearcats)
  • Siblings: 6 siblings

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kym Hampton was a rugged interior scorer-rebounder who fit the classic power post archetype, bringing center size and frontcourt toughness to the early New York Liberty. Defensively, she worked as a paint anchor and physical glass-cleaner, using strength, positioning, and contact tolerance to hold ground inside rather than relying on length or flash. Offensively, her value came from finishing around the basket, establishing post position, and supplying steady interior scoring while also helping on the boards. At 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, Hampton had a sturdy build that suited the bruising style of the league’s early years. Her overall game was direct and forceful: a no-frills frontcourt presence built on strength, rebounding, interior finishing, and veteran poise.

Sources:
Player profile — WNBA
Career stats and measurements — Basketball-Reference
1997 advanced profile — Basketball-Reference
Liberty legacy overview — New York Liberty / WNBA