Elizabeth Folake Cambage (born August 18, 1991)is a renowned professional basketball player widely known for her remarkable skills on the court. She is best recognized as Liz Cambage. Originally from Australia, she resides in Las Vegas, USA. Cambage primarily plays the centre position and is a key player for the Las Vegas Aces and the Southside Flyers.
In addition to her current teams, Cambage has played for the Los Angeles Sparks in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), showcasing her talent and versatility in various top-tier basketball leagues.
Early Life
Elizabeth Folake Cambage, commonly known as Liz Cambage, was born on August 18, 1991, in London, England, to an Australian mother named Julia Cambage and a Nigerian father whose identity has not been made public. Sadly, her parents’ relationship did not last long; they separated just three months after her birth.
Following her parents’ separation, Cambage and her mother relocated to Australia, where they initially settled in Eden, New South Wales, before moving to Melbourne when Liz was ten. Eventually, the family moved to Mornington Peninsula.
Growing up, Cambage showed a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball. She started playing basketball at age ten and quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing her natural talent and ability on the court.
Cambage attended the Australian Institute of Sport and played for the Australian under-20 team before making her professional debut in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) at 16.
Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her career, including racism, body shaming, and mental health issues, Cambage persevered and continued developing her basketball skills.
Career
Liz Cambage‘s basketball career began at a young age when she started playing the sport at 10. She quickly developed her skills and talent, and by the age of 16, she made her professional debut in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with the Bulleen Boomers.
In 2011, at 19, She was selected second overall by the Tulsa Shock in the WNBA draft. She played for the team for two seasons before being traded to the Dallas Wings in 2017. During the 2018 season with the Wings, Cambage set a WNBA record for the most points scored in a single game with 53 points.
Cambage has also played for various professional teams worldwide, including the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China, the Dandenong Rangers in Australia, and the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL.
Cambage has also represented Australia internationally, winning a bronze medal at the 2014 FIBA World Championship and a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She is also a three-time Olympian, representing Australia at the 2012 London Olympics, the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Cambage has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including being named to the WNBL All-Star Five three times, the WNBA All-Star team twice, and the WNBL MVP in 2011. She is widely regarded as one of the best female basketball players in the world, known for her dominant postplay and ability to score from all over the court.
Personal Life
At present, Cambage is not in a relationship. However, during her early 20s, she had an on-again, off-again romantic involvement with Australian Football League player Alex Lee.
Liz Cambage keeps her personal life private but has been open about her struggles with mental health and body image issues. In a 2019 essay for The Players’ Tribune, Cambage discussed her battles with depression and anxiety and the racism and body shaming she has faced throughout her career.
Cambage also advocates for social justice and has used her platform to speak out against racial injustice and inequality. She has been actively involved in the Black Lives Matter movement and has used her social media accounts to raise awareness about social justice issues.
Cambage enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends in her free time. She is also an avid lover of music, particularly hip-hop and R&B, and has expressed her love for attending concerts and music festivals.
Cambage is an exceptionally tall individual, standing at 6 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs approximately 98kg.
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Net Worth
Cambage is a highly successful WNBA player with an estimated net worth of approximately US$3 million.