Alexandra Fowler (born 21 July 2001) is an Australian professional basketball player who most recently played for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at the University of Portland. She previously played for the Townsville Fire of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) and won the WNBL championship in 2026.
College career
Fowler played college basketball for four seasons at the University of Portland and finished her career as Portland’s all-time leader at the Division I level in points (2,132), field goals made (832), field goal percentage (55 percent) and rebounds (882). She is the only player in program history to make four All-WCC First Teams, and led the West Coast Conference in scoring twice during her career while finishing top-five in the conference each season.[1]
Professional career
On 22 June 2023, Fowler signed with the UC Capitals of the WNBL.[2] On 2 July 2024, she signed with the Townsville Fire.[3] During the 2025 NBL1 season, she averaged 21.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 15 games with the Perry Lakes Hawks. During the 2025–26 season, she averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 28 games, and won the WNBL Championship with the Fire.[4]
On 14 May 2026, Fowler signed a developmental player contract with the New York Liberty of the WNBA.[5] She made her WNBA debut later that night against the Portland Fire and recorded 12 points in 17 minutes. She became the first player in WNBA history to reach double figures in scoring while playing on a developmental player contract.[6]
National team career
Fowler represented Australia at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup where she averaged a near tournament double-double of nine points and ten rebounds per game, while also leading her team in efficiency, and won a silver medal. She was subsequently named to the All-Tournament team.[7]
Fowler represented Australia at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup where she averaged 11.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game and won a gold medal. During the semifinals against South Korea, she posted a double-double of 11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and five steals, to help Australia advance to the championship game. During the final against Japan, she recorded 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and one block. She was subsequently named to the All-Tournament team and tournament MVP.[8]
References
- ^ “Alex Fowler”. portlandpilots.com. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “Portland Pilots star Alex Fowler joins the UC Capitals”. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “One of the best rookies and most efficient players in the WNBL last season”. 2 July 2024.
- ^ “New York Liberty Sign Alexandra Fowler”. WNBA.com. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “Liberty sign Alexandra Fowler for final developmental spot”. New York Post. 14 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “New York Continues Historic Offensive Start With 100-82 Win In Portland”. WNBA.com. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “Bueckers crowned TISSOT MVP to headline All-Star Five”. FIBA. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ^ “Alexandra Fowler earns MVP honors, banners All-Star Five”. FIBA. 20 July 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.