Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton is a 6-foot guard-forward from Clayton, Delaware, born October 29, 1993. She played four years at Rutgers before the Chicago Sky selected her with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 WNBA Draft. Her WNBA path has included Chicago, Connecticut, Indiana, Atlanta, New York and Washington. On August 8, 2026, the Washington Mystics claimed Laney-Hamilton off waivers after New York waived her two days earlier; she is listed on Washington’s 2026 roster as of September 11, 2026.

Laney-Hamilton broke through with Atlanta in 2020, earning WNBA Most Improved Player and All-Defensive First Team recognition. She later became a 2021 All-Star, received All-Defensive honors again in 2023, and was part of New York’s 2024 WNBA championship team. A versatile perimeter player, she has been recognized for defense while also offering ballhandling and playmaking from a wing-sized guard-forward role. Her career has been defined by persistence, an all-around skill set and the ability to contribute across multiple backcourt and wing assignments.