{"id":116185,"date":"2026-01-28T09:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/uncategorized-ca\/the-shortest-wnba-players-of-past-and-present\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T19:54:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T19:54:54","slug":"top-10-shortest-wnba-players-past-and-present","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/basketball\/top-10-shortest-wnba-players-past-and-present\/","title":{"rendered":"The shortest WNBA players of past and present"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":116303,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[768],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball"],"acf":{"brief_description":"Want to know who\u2019s the shortest current WNBA player? How about the shortest player in WNBA history? Here are the top 10 smallest WNBA players past and present.","auto_update_sportal365":true,"property_type":["","run_ads","","","",""],"authors":false,"properties":{"ads_enabled":true,"adult_content":false,"important":false,"live":false},"live_url":"","type_of_redirect":"permanent","body":[{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

When it comes to professional basketball, such as the NBA<\/a> and WNBA<\/a>, fans often talk about the tallest players. This is understandable, as height can help with everything from blocking shots to grabbing rebounds. But what about the shortest WNBA players? Surely, they deserve just as much recognition. With this in mind, this article takes a look at the smallest WNBA players of past and present!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re curious about the shortest player in WNBA history or want to know who\u2019s the shortest current WNBA player, you can find the answers right below.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Who is the shortest current WNBA player?<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

So, who is the shortest WNBA player at the moment? That would be Dana Evans, a dynamic guard in the WNBA. Evans was born in Gary, Indiana in 1998 and stands at 5ft 6. She honed her skills at the University of Louisville, where she earned back-to-back ACC Player of the Year honours.<\/p>\n

Selected 13th overall in the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, Evans was quickly traded to Chicago Sky, contributing to their championship win that year and earning a spot on the All-Rookie Team. In 2023, she led the league in bench scoring, averaging 9.0 points and 3.0 assists per game, and finished third in Sixth Player of the Year voting.<\/p>\n

The shortest current WNBA player and now with the Las Vegas Aces, Evans continues to be a valuable asset, bringing energy and playmaking to the team’s backcourt.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Who are the shortest WNBA players ever?<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Now that you know the shortest current WNBA player, let\u2019s take a look at other stars who make up the all-time top ten, including the shortest WNBA player ever.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

5. Crystal Dangerfield<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 5<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Point Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2020 to Present<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong> Minnesota Lynx, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty, Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream, Los Angeles Sparks<\/p>\n

Dangerfield was the 2020 WNBA Rookie of the Year and has been a key contributor on multiple teams.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

4. Rui Machida<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 4<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2022<\/p>\n

Team:<\/strong> Washington Mystics<\/p>\n

Machida joined the WNBA after a successful career in Japan and was known for her exceptional playmaking abilities.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

4. Brooke McCarty-Williams<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 4<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2019<\/p>\n

Team:<\/strong> Dallas Wings
McCarty-Williams played one season in the WNBA after a standout career at the University of Texas.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

3. Temeka Johnson<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 3<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Point Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2005 to 2015<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong> Washington Mystics, Los Angeles Sparks, Phoenix Mercury, Tulsa Shock, Seattle Storm
Johnson was the 2005 WNBA Rookie of the Year and won a championship with the Mercury in 2009.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

3. Nicole Levesque<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 3<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 1997<\/p>\n

Team:<\/strong> Charlotte Sting
Levesque played in the WNBA’s inaugural season after a successful college career at Wake Forest.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

3. Brandi McCain<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 3<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2002<\/p>\n

Team:<\/strong> Cleveland Rockers
McCain had a brief WNBA career following her time at the University of Florida, where she was an All-American.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

3. Erica White<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 3<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2008 to 2009<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong> Houston Comets, Indiana Fever
White was known for her leadership and defensive skills during her time at LSU and carried those qualities into her WNBA career.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

2. Debbie Black<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 2.5<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 1999 to 2005<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong> Utah Starzz, Miami Sol, Connecticut Sun
Nicknamed “The Pest,” Black was renowned for her relentless defense, earning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2001.<\/p>\n

But who is the shortest WNBA player in the league\u2019s history? The title actually goes to two players\u2026<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

1. Shannon Bobbitt<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 2<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 2008 to 2012<\/p>\n

Teams:<\/strong> Los Angeles Sparks, Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics<\/p>\n

Bobbitt, the joint shortest player in WNBA history, was known for her speed and defensive tenacity. She won two NCAA championships with the University of Tennessee before being drafted by the Sparks.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

1. Tina Nicholson<\/h3>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Height:<\/strong> 5ft 2<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Guard<\/p>\n

Years Active:<\/strong> 1997<\/p>\n

Team:<\/strong> Cleveland Rockers
The same height as Shannon Bobbitt but active two decades prior, Tina Nicholson played one season in the WNBA after a standout college career at Penn State, where she was known for her exceptional passing skills.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

The five shortest WNBA players right now<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"editor_block","content":"

Let\u2019s bring it back to the current day. Here are the shortest WNBA players for the 2025 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Ranking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Player<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Height<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Current team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Dana Evans<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5ft 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Las Vegas Aces<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Erica Wheeler<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5ft 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Seattle Storm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jaylyn Sherrod<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5ft 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

New York Liberty<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Arike Ogunbowale<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5ft 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Dallas Wings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Courtney Vandersloot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

5ft 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Chicago Sky<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Want to find out the heights of other basketball<\/a> players? Make sure to check out our lists of the shortest NBA players<\/a> and the top 10 tallest WNBA players<\/a>.<\/p>\n"}],"main_image":116304},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116185","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116185"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116185\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":116186,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116185\/revisions\/116186"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.betway.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}