Aussies in the WNBA: Chloe Bibby

• First Australian to sign with the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA
• Polish Basketball League MVP (2023-24) averaging 20.9 points per game
• Two-time NBL1 South All-Star Five selection (2023, 2024)

Chloe Bibby represents Australia's emerging talent in women's basketball, rising from Australian state leagues to the WNBA's newest franchise.

Key Details

Name: Chloe Louise Bibby
Age: 26
Team(s): Golden State Valkyries (WNBA), Dandenong Rangers (WNBL), Perth Lynx (WNBL), AZS AJP Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland), Uni Girona CB (Spain)
Position: Forward
Size: 185 cm

Playing Style

Chloe Bibby has established herself as a versatile forward with an impressive scoring touch. Her 185 cm frame allows her to play both inside and outside, making her a difficult matchup for defenders. During her time in the Polish Basket Liga Kobiet, Bibby showcased her scoring ability by averaging 20.9 points per game, demonstrating her effectiveness as an offensive threat from multiple positions.

What sets Bibby apart is her consistency and work ethic. Her performance in European competition was even more impressive, where she averaged 22 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.2 steals in EuroCup Women games. This all-around production highlights her ability to impact games beyond just scoring, making her a valuable addition to the Golden State Valkyries roster as they build their franchise.

Career

Bibby's basketball journey began in Australia, where she made her WNBL debut with the Dandenong Rangers during the 2013-14 season at just 15 years old. She spent four seasons with the Rangers, developing her skills against professional competition at a young age.

This early exposure to high-level basketball helped lay the foundation for her future success both in Australia and internationally.

After her time with the Rangers, Bibby took her talents to the United States collegiate system. She played for Mississippi State from 2017-2020 before transferring to Maryland for her final two seasons of eligibility. At Maryland, her performance earned her Second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2022, proving she could compete at an elite level in one of America's top conferences. Following her college career, Bibby was invited to the Minnesota Lynx training camp in April 2022, giving her valuable experience in a WNBA environment.

Returning to Australia, Bibby signed with the Perth Lynx for the 2022-23 WNBL season, continuing to build her professional resume. Her impressive play in the NBL1 South competition with the Frankston Blues in 2023 and Ballarat Miners in 2024 earned her back-to-back All-Star Five selections, cementing her status as one of the top players in Australian domestic competition.

Bibby's European career has been particularly noteworthy. During the 2023-24 season with AZS AJP Gorzów Wielkopolski in Poland, she was named the league's Most Valuable Player—a remarkable achievement for an Australian player in a European league. This outstanding season caught the attention of Uni Girona CB in Spain, who signed her for the 2024-25 season, and ultimately led to her historic signing with the Golden State Valkyries for their inaugural WNBA season.

Five Fast Facts

1. Bibby was born in Horsham, Victoria, and attended Warracknabeal and Rowville high schools in Australia
2. She won two SEABL championships with the Dandenong Rangers in 2015 and 2016
3. In 2017, she was named SEABL Youth Player of the Year and earned All-SEABL First Team honors
4. Bibby represented Australia at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship and won gold at the 2016 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship
5. She helped Australia secure a bronze medal at the 2023 Asia Cup

Career Highlights Timeline

2013: Made WNBL debut with Dandenong Rangers at age 15

2014: Represented Australia at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship

2015: Won first SEABL championship with Dandenong Rangers

2016: Captured second SEABL championship and gold medal at FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship

2017: Named SEABL Youth Player of the Year and began college career at Mississippi State

2020: Transferred to Maryland for final two collegiate seasons

2022: Earned Second-team All-Big Ten honors and attended Minnesota Lynx training camp

2023: Named to NBL1 South All-Star Five with Frankston Blues and won bronze at FIBA Asia Cup

2024: Named Polish Basket Liga Kobiet MVP and earned second consecutive NBL1 South All-Star Five selection

2025: Signed with Golden State Valkyries, becoming one of the franchise's inaugural players

Chloe Bibby's basketball journey represents the global pathway many Australian players now follow to reach the highest levels of the sport. From her beginnings in country Victoria to college basketball in the United States, professional leagues in Australia and Europe, and now the WNBA, Bibby has consistently improved and adapted her game at each level. Her MVP performance in Poland's top league demonstrates her ability to excel against quality competition.

As one of the first players to join the Golden State Valkyries, Bibby has the opportunity to make history with the WNBA's newest franchise. Her versatile skill set, proven scoring ability, and international experience make her a valuable addition to the team.