Mehryn Kraker
Mehryn Donegan Kraker (born June 5, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who previously played for the Wisconsin GLO of the Global Women's Basketball Association. Kraker currently plays for IDK Euskotren of the Liga Dia, and played college basketball for the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
No. 2 – IDK Euskotren | |
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Position | Forward |
League | Liga Dia |
Personal information | |
Born | June 5, 1994 |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Career information | |
High school | West Allis (West Allis, Wisconsin) |
College | Green Bay (2013–2017) |
WNBA draft | 2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 27th overall |
Selected by the Washington Mystics | |
Playing career | 2018–present |
Career history | |
2017–2018 | Cadí La Seu |
2019 | Wisconsin GLO |
2018–present | IDK Euskotren |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school career
Kraker grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, and attended West Allis Central High School. Kraker was a four time All-Conference selection in the Greater Metro Conference, as well as its player of the year once. She was also a two-time All-Area/All-Suburban team selection by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a two-time All-State selection, and a Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game pick. Kraker graduated as West Allis Central's all time leader in points, assists, and steals.[1]
College career
Kraker redshirted her freshman year to ensure a full four years of eligibility. Her first season in 2013-14 saw her start 31 games of the 32-game season, where she became the first Phoenix player since Julie Wojta to score more than 30 points in a game. Kraker was also named Horizon League Freshman of the Week, and received selections to the 2014 Horizon League All-Freshman team, as well as the Horizon League All-Tournament Team. The following year, Kraker was named to the Horizon League's All-League Second Team, and led the team in scoring with 12.5 points per game.[1] She was named again to the All-League Second Team and received Horizon League Tournament MVP honors in the 2015-16 season. Kraker was named Horizon League Player of the Year her senior year, as well as ESPN.com's Mid-Major player of the year.[2] Kraker graduated as Green Bay's record holder for most three-pointers made in a season and career.
Professional career
Kraker declared for the 2017 WNBA draft, where she was selected 27th overall in the third round by the Washington Mystics. Kraker made the Mystics' roster and appeared in two preseason games and one regular season game, but was waived in May 2017 along with two other rookies.[3] Kraker signed a contract with Cadi La Seu of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto the following month, and played with them in the 2018-2019 season.[4] The Wisconsin GLO announced their addition of Kraker to the team's roster in April 2019.[5] Kraker, along with former teammates Jessica Lindstrom and Allie LeClaire, led the team to win the Global Women's Basketball Association's inaugural championship.
Awards and honors
High school
- 4x Greater Metro Conference All-Conference
- Greater Metro Conference Player of the Year
- 2x Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WCBA) All-State
- 2x Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-Area/All-Suburban
- WCBA All-Star
College
- Horizon League Player of the Year (2017)
- espnW Mid-Major Player of the Year (2017)
- Horizon League Tournament MVP (2016)
- All-Horizon League Second Team (2015, 2016)
- Horizon League All-Freshman Team (2014)
- Horizon League Freshman of the Week (11/11/2014)
References
- "Mehryn Kraker - Women's Basketball". University of Wisconsin Green Bay Athletics. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- "Green Bay's Kraker is espnW's mid-major player of the year". ESPN.com. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- WBAY. "Washington Mystics release former Green Bay star Mehryn Kraker". www.wbay.com. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- "Mehryn Kraker, tiradora USA para Cadi La Seu | Baloncesto enCancha". www.encancha.com. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- Sports, FOX 11 (2019-04-17). "Former Phoenix star Kraker joining the GLO". WLUK. Retrieved 2019-08-20.