The Basics
Position: Center/Forward
Current Team: Atlanta Dream | #1
Draft: 2015 | Duke | 1st round (4th overall)
Key Accolades: Most Improved Player (2016), All-Defensive Team (2020)
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The Down Low
Elizabeth describes herself as a cerebral player who loves to watch the film and study the scouting reports. This translates directly into her play, as she is known for her high basketball IQ and stellar defense. She has cerebral pursuits off the court as well, hosting "E Talks with Docs," conversations with leading women in healthcare.
But EWill is probably best known for her leadership on the WNBA's Social Justice's Council and the Players' Association. Elizabeth was a huge force behind the Atlanta Dream protesting their racist owner, the players' decision to cancel games following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, and bringing her healthcare knowledge, the WNBPA's focus on health equity in 2021.
Notable Quotables
We won't just 'shut up and dribble' anymore. We'll use our platform to speak out, and we have no intention of stopping.
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More on Elizabeth
- Watch Me Work (WNBA)
- For Pro Athlete Leading Social Justice Push, a Victory and Uncertainty (New York Times)
- Why We Dedicated The 2020 WNBA Season To #SayHerName (as told to Rose Minutaglio, Elle)