Haley Peters
Haley Peters (born September 17, 1992) is an American professional women's basketball forward with the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was undrafted in the 2014 WNBA Draft, but has signed with three separate teams in her career.
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| No. 17 – Atlanta Dream | |
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| Position | Forward |
| League | WNBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 17, 1992 Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Peddie School (Hightstown, New Jersey) |
| College | Duke (2010–2014) |
| WNBA draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | San Antonio Silver Stars |
| 2017 | Washington Mystics |
| 2019 | Atlanta Dream |
| Stats at WNBA.com | |
College career
Before coming to Duke, Peters was a McDonald's All-America selection in 2010, and New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year. During her Freshman year at Duke, she started 9 games and was named to the All-ACC Academic Team, a feat she would accomplish during all 4 years at Duke. Peters started all 33 of Duke's games during her Sophomore year, and 36 games during her Junior year. As a Senior, she was a preseason Naismith National Player of the Year candidate and started 31 games for Duke. While at Duke, Peters helped the Blue Devils win two ACC Women's Basketball Tournaments, three ACC regular season titles, and make three appearances in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Peter's ranks sixth on Duke's all-time rebounding charts.[1]
WNBA career
Peters was undrafted in the 2014 WNBA Draft. Peters went unsigned until 2016, when she signed with the San Antonio Silver Stars.[2] Peters was waived in 2017 after making 34 appearances for the team.[3] At the end of the 2017 season, the Washington Mystics signed Peters to a seven-day contract.[4] Peters would not play in the WNBA in 2018, but was signed by the Atlanta Dream prior to the 2019 season.[5]
References
- "Haley Peters Bio". goduke.com. Duke Athletics. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- Thomas, Terrance (June 3, 2016). "Stars rookie proves she's tough enough". expressnews.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- Steadham, Alley. "San Antonio Stars waive Haley Peters, make room for Kayla McBride". highposthoops.com. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- "Forward Haley Peters Signed to Seven-Day Contract". wnba.com. WNBA. August 6, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- "Atlanta Dream Sign Forward Haley Peters". wnba.com. WNBA. February 7, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2019.