{"id":29240,"date":"2025-07-08T15:50:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=29240"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:50:08","slug":"sami-whitcomb-the-veteran-sharpshooter-still-making-waves-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/sami-whitcomb-the-veteran-sharpshooter-still-making-waves-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Sami Whitcomb: The Veteran Sharpshooter Still Making Waves in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Australian basketball fans know Sami Whitcomb as a relentless competitor, a world-class shooter, and a leader on and off the court. Now, in 2025, Whitcomb continues to add new chapters to her already impressive basketball journey. Here\u2019s what\u2019s making headlines about this iconic guard.<\/p>\n<h2>Still Lighting It Up in the WNBL<\/h2>\n<p>At 36, Sami Whitcomb refuses to slow down. After returning to the Perth Lynx for the 2024\/25 WNBL season, she\u2019s proved that age is just a number. Whitcomb\u2019s scoring touch, leadership, and defensive grit have been central to the Lynx\u2019s playoff push. In just the last few months, she\u2019s notched several 20+ point games, thrilling home fans and reminding everyone why she\u2019s a two-time All-WNBL First Team pick.<\/p>\n<p>Teammates and coaches rave about her work ethic and ability to mentor younger players. \u201cShe lifts everyone on and off the court,\u201d says Lynx coach Ryan Petrik. \u201cHer basketball IQ is off the charts.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Chasing More Silverware<\/h2>\n<p>Whitcomb\u2019s hunger for championships is as strong as ever. After helping the Lynx reach the finals last season, she\u2019s made it clear she\u2019s not done winning. With the WNBL playoffs approaching, her clutch play and trademark three-point shooting have the Lynx dreaming of another title run.<\/p>\n<h2>Off the Court: Advocacy and Family<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond her basketball skills, Whitcomb remains a role model for inclusivity and community engagement. She\u2019s been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ athletes and continues to use her platform to promote equality in sports.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Whitcomb and her wife, Kate Malpass, welcomed their second child, adding another happy milestone to her personal life. Balancing family life and a pro basketball career isn\u2019t easy, but Whitcomb manages it with the same passion she brings to the game.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead: Paris Olympics and Beyond?<\/h2>\n<p>With the Paris 2024 Olympics behind her, where she played a key role for the Opals, Whitcomb has hinted that she\u2019s not ruling out another international stint. While she hasn\u2019t officially announced her intentions for the 2026 FIBA Women\u2019s World Cup, fans are hoping she\u2019ll once again don the green and gold.<\/p>\n<h2>The Legacy Grows<\/h2>\n<p>Whether she\u2019s draining threes in the clutch, mentoring the next generation, or speaking out for change, Sami Whitcomb\u2019s impact on basketball and society is undeniable. As the 2025 season heats up, one thing is certain: Whitcomb\u2019s story is far from finished, and basketball fans everywhere are watching closely to see what she\u2019ll do next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian basketball fans know Sami Whitcomb as a relentless competitor, a world-class shooter, and a leader on and off the court. Now, in 2025, Whitcomb continues to add new chapters to her already impressive basketball journey. Here\u2019s what\u2019s making headlines about this iconic guard. 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