Women's Basketball
Heather Hamson

Heather Hamson Season 2022-2023

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PositionForward
Height6-3
ClassRS-Freshman
HometownLindon, Utah
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Heather Hamson takes a shot during a BYU women's basketball game versus Nevada.

Junior: 2023-24

  • Hamson appeared in 15 games during the 2023-24 season and averaged 2.5 minutes per game
  • Scored 13 points, grabbed six rebounds, registered an assist, a block and a steal
Heather Hamson shoots a shot during a WCC Tournament game against Pepperdine.

Sophomore: 2022-23

  • Hamson appeared in 21 games for the Cougars during her sophomore campaign and averaged 4.2 minutes per game
  • Scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds, dished six assists and registered two blocks and a steal
Freshman: 2021-22

Freshman: 2021-22

  • As a freshman, Hamson was an important member of the practice squad that helped the Cougars to a 26-4 record and a program-best win percentage of 86.7 percent
  • BYU won the WCC regular season title and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season.
Before BYU

Before BYU

  • Earned Utah 5A All-State selection in 2021 at Pleasant Grove High School
  • Named to the Utah 5A Academic All-State Team
  • Also earned All-State honors in volleyball where she led Pleasant Grove to the 2019 5A volleyball state championship
Personal

Personal

  • Daughter of David and Tresa
  • Mother, Tresa Spaulding Hamson, played basketball at BYU from 1983-1987.
  • Heather's sisters Jennifer and Sara also suited up for the BYU women's team
  • Majoring in exercise science with the desire to go into athletic training
Calvert and Gibb lead BYU to an 85-64 victory over McNeese
Women's Basketball

Calvert and Gibb lead BYU to an 85-64 victory over McNeese

In their first-ever matchup, the Cougars defeated the McNeese Cowgirls 85-64.

Cougars earn gutsy 77-68 win over Idaho State to remain unbeaten
Women's Basketball

Cougars earn gutsy 77-68 win over Idaho State to remain unbeaten

The Cougars earned a hard-fought 77-68 win over Idaho State on Saturday.

Delaney Gibb drives to the basket during a BYU women's basketball game against the Idaho Vandals.
Women's Basketball

BYU sneaks by the Vandals in season opener, 67-62

Despite a late run from the Vandals, the Cougars defended their homecourt to beat Idaho 67-62.

Calvert, Hamson, Gustin and Smiler earn Academic All-Big 12 honors
Women's Basketball

Calvert, Hamson, Gustin and Smiler earn Academic All-Big 12 honors

Four BYU women's basketball players were named to the 2024 Winter Academic All-Big 12 Team, the Big 12 Conference announced on Tuesday.

Lauren Gustin drives to the basket in a 72-59 BYU women's basketball win over Nevada.
Women's Basketball

Gustin's 23-point double-double leads BYU to 72-59 win over Nevada

Lauren Gustin’s 23-point double-double led BYU women’s basketball to a bounce-back 72-59 win over the Nevada Wolfpack in the final game of the Lady Bear Classic on Thursday afternoon.

Defense and efficient shooting powers Cougars to 77-49 victory over Weber State
Women's Basketball

Defense and efficient shooting powers Cougars to 77-49 victory over Weber State

A dominant first half powered BYU women’s basketball to a 77-49 victory over the Weber State Wildcats in the Cougars’ 2023-24 home opener.

BYU women's basketball completes 3-0 sweep of Italian Tour
Women's Basketball

BYU women's basketball completes 3-0 sweep of Italian Tour

BYU women's basketball completed a successful tour of Italy while turning in a 3-0 record as well as creating team chemistry and unity on their 10-day foreign trip.

BYU races by Pepperdine 74-59 to advance
Women's Basketball

BYU races by Pepperdine 74-59 to advance

Cougars fall to Santa Clara 69-59
Women's Basketball

Cougars fall to Santa Clara 69-59

BYU drops road contest 67-45 at Portland
Women's Basketball

BYU drops road contest 67-45 at Portland

Comeback falls short in 68-62 loss to Troy in Hawaii
Women's Basketball

Comeback falls short in 68-62 loss to Troy in Hawaii

BYU women's hoops previews season at WCC Media Day
Women's Basketball

BYU women's hoops previews season at WCC Media Day

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RS-Sophomore
2023-2024

Forward
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RS-Junior
2024-2025

Forward
6-3 / -
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Redshirt
2021-2022

Forward
6-3 / -