Jocelyn Willoughby biography, net worth and personal life

• She is an American professional basketball player
• She was selected by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2020 WNBA draft
• She won the ACC All-Defensive Team for three consecutive years

Jocelyn Willoughby is an American professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be about $5 million from her successful basketball career. She currently plays for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association. The player was born in New Jersey and she played college basketball for the University of Virginia Cavaliers of the Atlantic Coast Conference for four seasons.

In her high school at the Newark Academy, she was a standout basketball player and she earned All-State and All-Conference honours,  in addition, she was also a member of the school’s volleyball and track and field teams. Willoughby was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury with the 10th overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and was traded to the New York Liberty on draft night in exchange for Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. She has since played overseas in Israel for Hapoel Petah Tikva and signed with the Sydney Flames in Australia’s WNBL.

Jocelyn Willoughby Biography

Jocelyn Willoughby Net Worth

Jocelyn Willoughby’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be about $5 million, based on her salary as a professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association as well as endorsements and other income sources.

Jocelyn Willoughby. Photo/WTKR

The player is currently signed by the New York Liberty and she earns a salary of between $200,000-$500,000 per year. She also played for the Israeli team Hapoel Petah Tikva where she earned between $20,000 to $50,000 per season. Apart from her career earnings, Willoughby’s performance has earned her several endorsements with top brand companies like Nike and Gatorade. She is a player whose performance has attracted companies who want her to market their products and services and since she is on the verge of developing, she might get more endorsements that will help her grow her net worth.

Willoughby Personal Life

Joyce Willoughby was born on October 11 1997 in Newark, New Jersey to Cheryl Willoughby and John in Newark, New Jersey and she has two elder siblings, a brother named John Jr. and a sister Kayla. Her father is a retired police officer who played a role in shaping her basketball career while her mother is a teacher who nurtured her passion for learning and encouraged her to pursue her dreams with unwavering support.

The player attended Newark Academy in Livingston, New Jersey for her high school studies and then proceeded to the University of Virginia where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Global Development Studies. Her career journey began in high school and went on to play college basketball at the University of Virginia, where she received several honours including three-time All-ASS honours and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award.

Jocelyn Willoughby. Photo/Streaking The Lawn

Besides her basketball career, she is also committed to her community service and was a member of the University of Virginia’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and volunteered as a tutor for underprivileged children. She was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2020 WNBA draft and on the draft night, she was traded to the New York Liberty where she currently plays. She also played for the Israeli team Hapoel Petah Tikva.

Joyce Willoughby Career

Willoughby is a rising star in the WNBA and she began her basketball career at high school where she was a standout. She joined the University of Virginia where she joined the Cavaliers women’s basketball team where she earned several awards including:

• Three-time All-ACC selection for three consecutive years
• ACC Defensive player of the year in 2019
• Key contributor to the Cavaliers 2018 ACC Championship team

Willoughby’s dream of playing in the WNBA became a reality when she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2020 WNBA draft as the 10th overall pick. On the draft night, the player was traded to the New York Liberty and she has since become a valuable member of the team showcasing her talent and contributing to the success. Her contributions to the team include;

• WNBA All-Rookie Second team in season 2020
• WNBA Playoff Most Improved Player in 2021

Luxury Collection

Based on the player’s success and her earnings, it is likely that she owns one or several high-end cars that most athletes prefer. The likes of Mercedes Benz and Range Rover among others.

FAQs

1. How old is Willoughby?

25 years old

2. What is her nationality?

American

3. What is her net worth in 2023?

About $5 million

4. Was she drafted in the WNBA?

Yes

5. Who drafted her in the WNBA?

Phoenix Mercury.