Satou Sabally

Satou Sabally is a dynamic German‑American professional basketball forward currently starring for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA. Daughter of a Gambian father and German mother, she grew up in Berlin after moving from New York at age two and began playing in the German leagues while retaining amateur status to preserve her NCAA eligibility. In 2017, she came to the U.S. to play for the University of Oregon, where she helped the Ducks secure three Pac‑12 regular season titles, two conference tournament championships, and a historic first appearance in the NCAA Final Four in 2019. Named Pac‑12 Freshman of the Year in 2018, Sabally earned multiple All‑Pac‑12 honors and national recognition before opting for the 2020 WNBA draft.

Selected second overall by the Dallas Wings in 2020, Sabally quickly made an impact. Despite a shortened rookie season, she earned All‑Rookie honors, became a two‑time All‑Star (2021, 2023), and claimed the Most Improved Player award in 2023 alongside an All‑WNBA First Team nod. During her standout 2023 season, she averaged 18.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists, ranking among the top performers in the league with 14 double‑doubles and a rare triple‑double. Internationally, Sabally has been a cornerstone of the German national team since 2019, leading them to a first-ever Olympic appearance in women’s basketball at the Tokyo 2024 Games.

In early 2025, after five seasons with Dallas, Sabally was traded to Phoenix in a high-profile deal, joining the Mercury and quickly establishing herself as a key contributor with career-best scoring and rebounding averages. Off the court, she endorses major brands like Jordan and Adidas and is actively involved in community-focused initiatives.