Kym hampton biography of williams

American basketball player (born 1962)

Kym Hampton (born November 3, 1962) is a retired professional basketball player. A 6'2" center, Hampton was drafted as the number four pick in the 1997 WNBA Elite draft and played three seasons for the New York Liberty (1997–1999).

Following a 12-year professional stint in Europe along with her three years in the WNBA, Hampton retired from basketball in 2000, due to worn cartilage in her right knee.

Early life

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Hampton is one of seven children born to Donald and Joyce Hampton.

Hampton attributes her athletic ability to her father's side of the family and her uncle, Charlie Hampton, was a Central High School standout.

Settings

Both Kym Hampton and Charlie Hampton played on the Kentucky All-Star team.

High school

Hampton attended Iroquois High School in Louisville, Kentucky. She joined the basketball team during her freshman year in 1976, at the urging of the head coach Marsha