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Liz Cambage

Liz Cambage is an Australian professional basketball player born in London in 1991.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Liz Cambage is an Australian professional basketball player born in London in 1991. A center, she has played in Australia, the United States, China, and other leagues, and is noted for sharing the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points. She also won an Olympic bronze medal with Australia in 2012.

Early life and background

Liz Cambage was born in Southwark, London, in 1991 and became an Australian basketball player. She is widely listed as a center and is known for her height and scoring ability.

Professional career

Cambage has played in the WNBA and several international leagues, including Australia’s WNBL and China’s WCBA. She has won domestic titles in Australia and China and was drafted second overall in the 2011 WNBA draft.

International career

Cambage represented Australia at major tournaments and was part of the team that won bronze at the 2012 Olympics. She also earned a bronze medal at the London Games and later competed in other international events.

Records and honours

She is known for her 53-point WNBA game in 2018, which matched the league’s single-game scoring record. Her honours include WNBA All-Star selections, a WNBL title, a WCBA title, and an Olympic bronze medal.

Key facts

  • Liz Cambage is an Australian professional basketball player who plays as a center.
  • She shares the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points, set in 2018.
  • Cambage won an Olympic bronze medal with Australia in 2012.
  • She has won domestic championships in Australia (WNBL) and China (WCBA).
  • She was a four-time WNBA All-Star.
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Canadian context

Liz Cambage has been a notable figure in international women’s basketball and has faced Canadian competition in global tournaments and professional play, but she is not primarily associated with Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Liz Cambage?
Liz Cambage is an Australian professional basketball player known for her career as a center and for holding a share of the WNBA single-game scoring record.
Where was Liz Cambage born?
She was born in Southwark, London, England, in 1991.
What is Liz Cambage known for in the WNBA?
She is known for scoring 53 points in a game against the New York Liberty in 2018, matching the WNBA single-game scoring record.
Did Liz Cambage win an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won bronze with Australia at the 2012 Olympic Games.
What teams has Liz Cambage played for?
She has played in Australia, the United States, China, and Israel, including teams in the WNBA and WCBA.
What position does Liz Cambage play?
She is a center.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Cambage
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, Australian nationality, WNBL titles, WCBA championship, and 53-point WNBA scoring record.
  2. WNBAhttps://www.wnba.com/player/202633/liz-cambage
    Supports: Position, WNBA All-Star selections, and player profile details.
  3. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/wnba/player/bio/_/id/1017/liz-cambage
    Supports: Birthplace, player biography, and professional profile.
  4. Basketball.com.auhttps://www.basketball.com.au/news/wnbas-most-dominant-players-liz-cambage
    Supports: Australian career context, Olympic bronze, and 53-point scoring record.
  5. All American Speakershttps://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Liz+Cambage/444609
    Supports: Current club, Australia national team honours, and first woman to dunk in Olympic basketball.