| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 November 2004 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Victory Christian Center (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| College | Evangel University (2023–2024) |
| Position | Guard |
Lydia Babirye (born November 21, 2004) is a Ugandan basketball player who plays as a guard for Evangel University Athletics and Uganda women's national basketball team.[1]
Career history
Babirye attended Victory Christian Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she played basketball from 2018 to 2019 season to 2022–2023 season.[2]
She joined the Evangel University for the 2023–2024 season.[3] She was part of the Evangel University squad the plays against Ottawa University on 21 February 2024.[4]
Uganda national team
Babirye first represented Uganda in 2019 during FIBA U16 women's African championship and was called to the senior national team in 2023 during 2023 women's Afrobasket.[5] Babirye was part of the Uganda squad that defeated Senegal in Kigali in the 2023 women's Afrobasket.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Lydia Babirye, Basketball Player, News, Stats". Eurobasket. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Lydia Babirye's Victory Christian Center High School Bio". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Lydia Babirye - 2023-24 - Women's Basketball". Evangel University of the Assemblies of God. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Women's Basketball vs Evangel University (Mo.) on 2/21/2024 - Box Score". Ottawa University. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "Lydia Babirye - Player Profile". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "2023 FIBA Women AfroBasket: Uganda stun Senegal in Kigali | The Touchline Sports". 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ Kawalya, Brian (2023-07-31). "Lydia Babirye: Gazelles Guard Oozing Confidence". Live from ground. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
This page was last edited on 15 April 2024, at 10:19