Ann Wauters

Awards & Honours

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Ann Wauters' career is remarkable for its sustained excellence across two decades. She is one of only a handful of players to have won four EuroLeague Women titles, a feat that places her among the greatest in European basketball history. Her versatility and leadership were evident at every level, from club play to international competition. Her Olympic debut at age 40, after a career spanning three continents, stands as a testament to her dedication and love for the game. The EuroLeague Women Legacy Award she received in 2026 further cements her status as a true pioneer of the sport.

AwardsThroughout her career, Ann Wauters amassed an impressive collection of team and individual honors. She won four EuroLeague Women titles, a EuroCup, and a WNBA championship. Individually, she received the EuroLeague Women Legacy Award in 2026, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the competition. She also earned multiple All-Star selections in European leagues and was named Belgian Player of the Year several times.

Honours & Distinctions

EuroLeague Women Legacy Award

FIBA EuroLeague Women·2026

Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the competition.

Records & Feats

First Belgian player selected first overall in the WNBA Draft

Historic First·2000

Ann Wauters was the first Belgian to be the top pick in the WNBA Draft, selected by the Cleveland Rockers in 2000.

Oldest player to make Olympic debut in women's basketball

Career Milestone·2021

At 40 years old, Wauters made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, setting a record for the oldest debutant in women's basketball.