Athinaikos WBC has announced another significant move for the upcoming A1 Women's season, confirming the acquisition of Holly Winterburn, a talented 24-year-old British international guard. Winterburn, who will turn 25 in October, is set to bring valuable experience and skill to the Greek side.
Official Club Announcement
"Athinaikos WBC announces another move ahead of the new season, confirming the acquisition of British player Holly Winterburn (25 years old, 1.80 meters)."
Player Profile
Holly Winterburn, born on October 1, 2000, in Northampton, UK, stands at 1.80 meters (5'11"). A versatile guard, she is recognized for her all-around game, including scoring, passing, and rebounding. She is an alumna of Oregon University, Loughborough University, and the University of East London.
Recent Performance
Winterburn had a highly productive 2024-2025 season with Beşiktaş JK Istanbul in Turkey, where she showcased her abilities in both domestic and European competitions:
EuroCup Women: She averaged 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Beşiktaş also notably reached the EuroCup Women final in 2025.
Turkish KBSL: In 22 games, she posted impressive statistics of 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest.
She also had a brief stint with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.
International Career
A consistent presence in the British national team setup, Winterburn has been a regular member of the senior Great Britain team since 2021. She previously represented the Under 18 National Team in 2018. Her talent shone brightly at the European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina, Kosovo, six years ago, where she was the tournament's leading scorer with over 18 points per game and ranked second in assists with almost 5 per game, helping her team reach the semifinals.
Professional Career Snapshot
United Kingdom: Played for Leicester Riders (2015–2019, 2020–2021) and London Lions (2021–2024).
Turkey: Most recently played for Beşiktaş JK (2024–2025).
Career Highlights & Achievements
FIBA EuroCup Women Champion (2024)
5× WBBL Betty Codona Trophy champion (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024)
2× WBBL Cup winner (2022, 2023)
3× WBBL League Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
3× WBBL Play-off Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
3× WBBL Young Player of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021)
Eurobasket.com British WBBL All-Domestic Players Team (2024)
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