Michele Timms
Inducted:
2024
Stats
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
132 lb (60 kg)
Born:
28 June 1965 (age 59)
Melbourne, Australia
Position:
Point guard
College:
Bulleen Boomers (1984)
Michele Timms is a trailblazer in women’s basketball and one of Australia’s greatest sports icons. Born in Melbourne, she became a standout in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), winning five championships and earning seven All-WNBL First Team selections.
Timms made history in 1997 as the first Australian to play in the WNBA, joining the Phoenix Mercury and becoming a fan favorite for her gritty play and leadership. Internationally, she represented Australia in three Olympic Games, winning bronze in 1996 and silver in 2000, and helped the national team reach new heights on the world stage. Known for her court vision and relentless energy, Timms also played in four FIBA World Championships.
After retiring as a player, she turned to coaching, contributing to teams in the WNBA, China, and Australia.
Timms's Awards
- WNBA All-Star (1999)
- 5× WNBL champion (1986–1989, 1992)
- FIBA Women's European Champions Cup winner (1996)
- 7 retired by Phoenix Mercury
- WNBA Finals appearance: 1998 with the Phoenix Mercury
- FIBA Hall of Fame Inductee: 2016
- Australian Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee: 2008
- WNBL Career: Multiple-time All-Star and champion before joining the WNBA
- Assist Leader: Known as one of the WNBA’s top assist leaders during the league’s early years
- Trailblazer: One of the first international stars to pave the way for global talent in the WNBA
WNBA Teams
Phoenix Mercury 1997–2001
Numbers Worn
7
WNBA Stats
Seasons:
5 (1997–2001)
Games Played:
116
Games Started:
112
Minutes Per Game:
28.3
Points Per Game:
6.0
Assists Per Game:
4.8
Rebounds Per Game:
2.7
Steals Per Game:
1.6
Field Goal %:
33.8%
3-Point %:
32.4%
Free Throw %:
75.5%