Eziyoda Magbegor
Canberra Capitals | |
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Position | Forward |
League | WNBL |
Personal information | |
Born |
Wellington, Victoria | 13 August 1999
Nationality | Australian |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Career information | |
High school |
Lake Ginninderra College (Canberra, ACT) |
Playing career | 2017–present |
Career history | |
2017–present | Canberra Capitals |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Eziyoda "Ezi" Magbegor (born 13 August 1999) is an Australian basketball player.
Career
WNBL
After beginning her career in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) with Basketball Australia's development team, the Centre of Excellence, Magbegor did not take long to gain attention from professional leagues. In July 2017, Magbegor was signed by the Canberra Capitals for the 2017–18 WNBL season.[1]
National Team
Youth Level
Magbegor made her international debut at the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Russia, with the U19 Gems as a 16 year old. She then represented the U17 Sapphires at the 2015 Oceania Championships. Dominating the tournament, averaging 18 points per game and helping Australia take home Gold. Magbegor then lead the Sapphires to their inaugural World Championship title in Spain. After snapping team USA's 28-game win streak at U17 level, Australia went on to take home Gold. Alongside two of her team mates, Magbegor was named to the All-Tournament Team. In addition to this, she received the Most Valuable Player award.[2]