Sami Hill

Samantha "Sami" Hill (born 22 November 1994) is a Canadian basketball player who played college basketball for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). She represents Canada in international play and was named to the country's roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Early life Sami Hill was born on 22 November 1994 in New York City, New York.

College career Hill was recruited heavily by Kenny Brooks, then the head coach for JMU. During her senior season, she was named to the All-ACC Academic Team. In April 2024, her efforts for Araski earned her Toyota Canada Players of the Week honors. During the corresponding week of April 22–26, she scored 16 points including shooting 10–10 from the free throw line in a win over .

National team career Hill has been a frequent member on Canada's rosters in international competitions. She first played with the junior national team in 2012, having continued to play with the program each summer since. As part of the team's roster at the 2017 FIBA Women's AmeriCup tournament, she won a gold medal. For the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Hill was an alternate for Canada. The team won the tournament's bronze medal. as well as the Qualifying Tournament in February 2024. In May, she was named as one of the 17 players attending the senior national team's training camp roster in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In July, Hill was named to Canada's final 12-woman roster and marked her Olympic debut.

Player profile Made Urieta, Hill's coach at Araski, stated that she is "dangerous in the open field" and noted her defensive qualities, while also stating she is able to play both the one (point) and the two (shooting) positions as a guard.