Amy Atwell

Amy Atwell (born 30 June 1998) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Rockingham Flames of the NBL1 West. She is also contracted with the University of Canberra Capitals of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She played college basketball for the Hawaii Rainbow Wahine, where she won the Big West Conference Player of the Year in 2022. She had briefs stints in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) in 2022 with the Los Angeles Sparks and in 2024 with the Phoenix Mercury. Between 2022 and 2026, she played for the Perth Lynx of the WNBL.

Early life Atwell was born in Perth, Western Australia. She attended Penrhos College and played basketball for the Willetton Tigers as a junior. She also played softball growing up. She became the 23rd member of the 1,000 point club for the Rainbow Wahine and finished No. 1 in made 3-pointers with 205. She also helped the Rainbow Wahine win the 2022 Big West tournament behind her tournament MVP performance.

Professional career WNBA Atwell was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks in the third round (27th overall) of the 2022 WNBA draft. She made the opening night roster and made her first career start against the Chicago Sky on 6 May. After appearing in four games, Atwell was waived by the Sparks on 7 June 2022.

In April 2024, Atwell received a training camp invite from the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. She returned to the Mercury in September 2024 on a seven-day contract, debuting against the Washington Mystics and scoring two points in four minutes in a 13-point loss. Her contract was extended by the Mercury for another seven days and then for the remainder of the season ahead of the WNBA playoffs.

In February 2025, Atwell was signed by the Mercury to a training camp deal, but was quickly waived prior to it starting.

WNBL and NBL1 On 4 June 2022, Atwell signed with the Perth Lynx for the 2022–23 WNBL season. She had a 27-point game in January 2023 and averaged 13 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists for the season.

Atwell joined the Bendigo Braves of the NBL1 South for the 2023 season. She led the Braves to the NBL1 South championship behind her grand final MVP performance of 36 points, eight rebounds and two assists in an 83–78 win over the Waverley Falcons. Atwell and the Braves went on to win the NBL1 National championship. She was named to the NBL1 National Finals All-Star Five.

On 19 May 2023, Atwell re-signed with the Lynx for the 2023–24 WNBL season. On 27 December 2023, she had a career-high 36 points and seven 3-pointers in a 98–90 win over the UC Capitals. In game one of the Lynx's grand final series against the Southside Flyers, Atwell had a game-high 30 points and a career-high nine 3-pointers in a 101–79 win. They went on to lose the series 2–1.

Atwell re-joined the Bendigo Braves for the 2024 NBL1 South season. In 12 games, she averaged 27.17 points, 5.08 rebounds, 1.92 assists and 1.83 steals per game.

On 22 July 2024, Atwell re-signed with the Lynx for the 2024–25 WNBL season. She was named co-captain of the team alongside Anneli Maley. Atwell missed the first seven games of the season with a knee injury, returning in early December. She underwent post-season surgery, which saw Atwell spend the winter recovering.

On 9 July 2025, Atwell re-signed with the Lynx for the 2025–26 WNBL season, returning as co-captain for a second season. She helped the Lynx reach the WNBL grand final series, where they lost 2–0 to the Townsville Fire.

Atwell joined the Rockingham Flames of the NBL1 West for the 2026 season. In the preliminary final, the Flames lost 90–86 in overtime to the Warwick Senators despite 47 points from Atwell.

On 14 May 2026, Atwell signed with the University of Canberra Capitals for the 2026–27 WNBL season.

National team career In July 2024, Atwell was named in the Australian Opals' squad for the Paris Olympics as a replacement for Rebecca Allen. She earned a bronze medal in the competition.

In April 2026, Atwell played for the Australia women's national 3x3 team at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, helping the team win the gold medal. In June 2026, she played for the Gangurrus at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, where she won a silver medal and was named to the all-tournament team. Later that month, she was selected for the Australian 3x3 team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The team went on to win the gold medal.

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Regular season Stats current through end of 2024 season

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Personal life Atwell is the daughter of Ray and Shelley Atwell. She has an older sister, Hayley, and a younger brother, Ryan.

As of February 2026, Atwell's partner is fellow basketball player and Perth Lynx teammate Ally Wilson.