Haley Peters is an American professional women’s basketball player known for her impressive collegiate career at Duke University and her subsequent journey in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and overseas leagues.
She has made a name for herself as a skilled forward with a strong presence on the court.
Raised in a supportive family environment, her upbringing played a pivotal role in shaping her athletic and academic pursuits.
Siblings
Haley has two brothers, Casey and Ryan.
Unfortunately, detailed public information about Haley’s siblings is scarce.
Unlike some high-profile athletes whose family members are well-documented, Haley’s personal life, including specifics about her brothers or sisters, remains largely private.
Career
Peters’ basketball career began to take shape during her high school years at the Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey, where she emerged as a standout player.
Her talent earned her a spot in the 2010 McDonald’s All-American Game, a prestigious showcase for the nation’s top high school talents, and she was also named the New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year.
These accolades paved the way for her recruitment to Duke University, where she played for the Blue Devils from 2010 to 2014 under coach Joanne P. McCallie.
At Duke, Peters excelled both on and off the court.
As a freshman, she started nine of 36 games, earning a place on the All-ACC Academic Team—a recognition she maintained throughout all four years.
Her sophomore year saw her starting all 33 games, averaging 10.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, with a field goal percentage of 51.2%.
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By her junior year, she upped her game to 12.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, earning a spot on the All-ACC Second Team.
As a senior, Peters was a preseason candidate for the Naismith National Player of the Year and started 31 games, finishing her college career with 1,367 points (16th all-time at Duke) and 826 rebounds (6th all-time).
Despite her collegiate success, Peters went undrafted in the 2014 WNBA Draft.
She persevered, signing with the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2016, where she played 34 games before being waived in 2017.
Later that year, she joined the Washington Mystics on a seven-day contract. After a hiatus from the WNBA in 2018, she returned in 2019 with the Atlanta Dream.
Beyond the WNBA, Peters has played professionally in European leagues, including Spain and France, showcasing her versatility and resilience.
Notable performances include tying her career-high of 27 points in a Spanish league game in 2015 and grabbing 14 rebounds in a French league game in 2022.
Accolades
Haley Peters’ career is decorated with numerous accolades that highlight her skill, dedication, and leadership.
In high school, she was named a 2010 McDonald’s All-American and the 2010 New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year.
During her time at Duke University, she earned a place on the All-ACC Academic Team for four consecutive years from 2011 to 2014, was selected to the 2012 Capital One All-District III, and was part of the All-ACC Tournament Second Team.
She also received the Iron Blue Devil Award twice for her excellence in strength and conditioning, contributed to Duke winning two ACC Women’s Basketball Tournaments and three ACC regular-season titles, and helped the team reach three Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament.
Her statistical legacy at Duke includes ranking 16th in program history with 1,367 points and 6th with 826 rebounds.
Professionally, she played in the WNBA with the San Antonio Silver Stars from 2016 to 2017, the Washington Mystics in 2017, and the Atlanta Dream in 2019, while also achieving career-high performances in European leagues, such as 27 points in Spain in 2015 and 14 rebounds in France in 2022.
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