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Satou Sabally

Satou Sabally is a German professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA and for the Germany national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Satou Sabally is a German professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA and for the Germany national team. She was selected second overall in the 2020 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings and later joined the Phoenix Mercury. Sabally has been named a WNBA All-Star and won the league's Most Improved Player Award.

Early life and background

Sabally was born in New York City to a German mother and Gambian father. She moved between countries during her upbringing and developed her basketball career through Germany and the United States.

College career

Sabally played for the University of Oregon, where she became one of the program's notable players and helped the Ducks reach major NCAA tournament success. She entered the WNBA draft after her junior season.

WNBA career

The Dallas Wings selected Sabally second overall in the 2020 WNBA draft. She spent five seasons with Dallas, becoming a two-time All-Star in 2021 and 2023. She won the WNBA Most Improved Player Award and earned an All-WNBA First Team selection in 2023 before being traded to the Phoenix Mercury in 2025.

International career

Sabally has played for the Germany women's national team. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, she helped Germany reach the quarterfinals in the country's first Olympic women's basketball tournament appearance.

Key facts

  • Sabally was born in New York City to a German mother and Gambian father.
  • She played college basketball for the University of Oregon.
  • She was selected second overall in the 2020 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
  • She was a two-time WNBA All-Star and won the league's Most Improved Player Award in 2023.
  • She represented Germany at the 2024 Olympics, where the team reached the quarterfinals.
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Canadian context

Sabally has relevance to Canadian readers through the WNBA, where she is one of the league's prominent international players, and through broader interest in women's basketball in North America.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Satou Sabally?
Satou Sabally is a German professional basketball player who competes in the WNBA and for Germany's national team.
Which WNBA team drafted her?
The Dallas Wings selected her second overall in the 2020 WNBA draft.
What position does she play?
She is listed as a forward.
Which college did she attend?
She played college basketball at the University of Oregon.
What are her main career achievements?
Her notable achievements include two WNBA All-Star selections, the WNBA Most Improved Player Award, and an All-WNBA First Team selection in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satou_Sabally
    Supports: Draft position, WNBA career timeline, awards, All-Star selections, trade to Phoenix Mercury, Unrivaled statistics
  2. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/player/1630149
    Supports: Player profile, major honors, Olympic participation, position and professional status
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/bio/_/id/4281929/satou-sabally
    Supports: Position, height, birthdate, college, draft information, current team
  4. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/53854221
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, draft selection, public profile
  5. WNBA — https://www.wnba.com/draft/2020/prospects/124890/satou-sabally
    Supports: College background, draft eligibility, Oregon career summary, biographical details