Anne Marie Armstrong (born January 24, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 24, 1991 Norcross, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wesleyan (Peachtree Corners, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia Bulldogs (2009–2013) |
| WNBA draft | 2013: 3rd round, 31st overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Dream | |
| Position | Guard / Forward |
| Number | 3 |
| Career history | |
| 2013 | Atlanta Dream |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Early life
editAnne Marie Armstrong was born on January 24, 1991 in Norcross, Georgia. She attended Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.[1] She won three state championships in basketball, three state championships in volleyball and four state championships in track and field (three individual high jump titles and one team title).[2] She was named Miss Georgia Basketball in 2009.[3] Armstrong was also named the 2008–09 National Player of the Year in girls basketball by the National Christian School Athletic Association.[4] She participated in fast-pitch softball and swimming growing up as well.[3]
College career
editArmstrong played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs from 2009 to 2013.[5] She played in 34 games, starting three, during her freshman year in 2009–10, averaging 5.2 points per game and 2.5 rebounds per game.[5] She appeared in 34 games, starting 18, in 2010–11, averaging 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.[5] Following her sophomore year, she considered switching to volleyball but ultimately stayed with the basketball team.[3] Armstrong played in 31 games, starting 28, during the 2011–12 season, averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while also earning first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) and SEC All-Defense honors.[5] She appeared in 34 games, starting 29, her senior year in 2012–13, averaging 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks.[5]
Professional career
editArmstrong was selected by the Atlanta Dream in the third round, with the 31st overall pick, of the 2013 WNBA draft.[1][6] She played in nine games for the Dream during the 2013 season, totaling six points, four rebounds, and one steal in 25 minutes.[1] Following her WNBA career, she played professionally in Brazil, Spain, Israel, Italy, and Poland.[7]
Post-playing career
editArmstrong has worked as a real estate agent after her basketball career.[8] She was inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Anne Marie Armstrong". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Know Your Lady Bulldogs: Anne Marie Armstrong". georgiadogs.com. July 11, 2011. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c Towers, Chip (March 17, 2012). "Focus has been good for Armstrong, Lady Bulldogs". ajc.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Lady Bulldog Signee Anne Marie Armstrong Named National Player Of The Year". georgiadogs.com. June 25, 2009. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Anne Marie Armstrong". sports-reference.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta Dream Selects Alex Bentley and Anne Marie Armstrong in WNBA Draft". 11alive.com. April 16, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Anne Marie Armstrong". basketball.eurobasket.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Hammock, Will (March 3, 2023). "Former Wesleyan, Georgia Bulldogs standout Anne Marie Armstrong jumps into broadcasting". gwinnettdailypost.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Anne Marie Armstrong '09 to be Inducted into Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame". wesleyanschool.org. Retrieved October 17, 2024.