Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Naz Hillmon
21/10/2026
Hillmon scored 15 points in Atlanta's 97-71 Game 3 win over the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Finals, a victory that gave the Dream a 2-1 series lead. Teammates Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard also contributed heavily to the win. Atlanta was looking to close out the series in Game 4.
07/10/2026
Hillmon helped Atlanta reach the WNBA Finals by playing a major role in the semifinal series against the New York Liberty. She scored 12 points in Game 2 and was praised by head coach Karl Smesko for her defense and extra effort.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Nazahrah Ansaria Hillmon is an American professional basketball forward who plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA and for the Laces in Unrivaled. |
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| Early Career | She attended Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio, where she became the school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder and helped the team win its first OHSAA Division III state championship. |
Physical Stats & More
| Position | Forward |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, Ohio |
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| College | University of Michigan |
| Major | Communications |
Relationships & More
| Teammate Bond | Close professional relationship with fellow 2022 WNBA draftee Rhyne Howard at Atlanta |
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Family
| Mother | NaSheema Hillmon, who played college basketball at Vanderbilt and for the Nashville Noise of the American Basketball League |
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| Grandmother | Gail Hillmon Williams, who also played college basketball |
| Uncle | Jawad Williams, a former NBA player who won the 2005 NCAA championship with North Carolina |
Career
| College | Michigan Wolverines women's basketball, where she set multiple program records including career rebounds and double-doubles |
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| WNBA Draft | Selected 15th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2022 WNBA Draft |
| WNBA Honors | Named WNBA Sixth Player of the Year in 2025 and the first Atlanta Dream player to win the award |
| Other Honors | Multiple All-American selections at Michigan, Big Ten Player of the Year (2021), and All-WNBL selections in 2024 and 2025 |
| National Team | Has represented U.S. national teams and won two gold medals with them |
| 2026 Postseason | Was a key contributor as Atlanta reached the 2026 WNBA Finals, with her defensive work and hustle plays drawing praise from coach Karl Smesko |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | High-motor, team-first post player known for rebounding and scrappy defense |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She is the third generation in her family to play high-level basketball, and her family collectively won eight Ohio state high school titles. | |
| 2. She became the fourth girls basketball player in Ohio history to score 2,000 points in a high school career. | |
| 3. She holds the Michigan women's single-game scoring record with 50 points, set at Ohio State in January 2021. | |
| 4. She is the only player in Michigan history, man or woman, with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. |
