Ruthy Hebard is a power forward for the Chicago Sky, the 2021 WNBA champions. She is also a new mom to a baby boy, Xzavier Reid, who was born in April 2023. Hebard has an inspiring story of overcoming challenges and achieving success in basketball and life.
How Much is Ruthy Hebard's Net Worth?
Ruthy Hebard is a professional basketball player who plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She also competes overseas during the WNBA offseason. She is one of the best forwards in the league, known for her efficiency, rebounding, and versatility.
Ruthy Hebard has an estimated net worth of $100,000 as of now Image Source: Instagram@ruthycecilia
Hebard has an estimated net worth of $100,000. She earns most of her income from her basketball career in the WNBA and overseas. She signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Sky worth $205,016, with an average annual salary of $68,339. There is no doubt that her income will increase soon as she continues to excel on the court.
Early Life & High School Career
Hebard was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28, 1998. She was a newborn when she was adopted by an Alaskan couple. As a young girl in Alaska, she discovered basketball and became obsessed with the sport.
At West Valley High School, she was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year a record three times (from 2013 to 20151) and the USA Today Alaska Player of the Year twice (2015 and 2016). She concluded her high school career with 2,726 points and 1,559 rebounds while leading her team to three state titles.
College Career At Oregon
Hebard joined Oregon as a freshman, along with future star Sabrina Ionescu. Hebard started immediately, averaging 14.9 points and 8.5 rebounds per game in her first season. She earned both All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Freshman honors; only the 18th player in Pac-12 history to do so.
In addition, she improved as a sophomore, averaging 17.6 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. She broke the NCAA men’s and women’s record for most consecutive made field goals at 334. She was All-Pac-12 again and won the Katrina McClain Award as the best power forward.
Ruthy Hebard is a professional American basketball player and coach. Image Source: Instagram@ruthycecilia
In the junior year, Hebard led the Ducks to their first Final Four appearance in the NCAA tournament. She had 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and made 67% of her shots for the second-highest shooting efficiency in the NCAA. She was on the All-Pac-12 team for the third straight year.
The star had an amazing senior year, averaging 17.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game and shooting 68.5% from the field. She joined the 2,000 career points club in Pac-12 history. She also earned her second Katrina McClain Award and was a First-team All-American by AP and USBWA.
Likewise, she helped Oregon win its third Pac-12 regular season title and its first Pac-12 tournament title. However, the COVID-19 pandemic ended her college career early by canceling the NCAA tournament.
Professional Career With Chicago Sky
Ruthy Hebard joined the Chicago Sky as the eighth pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. She played in all 22 games, scoring 4.8 points and grabbing 2.8 rebounds per game as a reserve. She debuted on July 26, 2020, with six points and four rebounds in a win over the Las Vegas Aces.
In her second season, Hebard increased her production to 7.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 60% from the field. She also started in six games due to injuries to other players. She helped the Sky finish sixth in the regular season standings with a 16-16 record.
Additionally, she was a key reserve for the Sky in the playoffs, averaging 6.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in eight games. Herbard had 10 points and eight rebounds in Game 4 of the Finals against the Mercury, helping the Sky tie the series at 2-2. She also helped the Sky win their first WNBA title in Game 6 with four points and four rebounds.
Surprise Pregnancy & Motherhood
Hebard surprised many fans when she announced on May 1, 2023, that she had given birth to a baby boy on April 11. She revealed that she had trained throughout her pregnancy and that she did not know she was pregnant until she was five or six months along.
Ruthy Hebard with her kid. Image Source: Instagram@ruthycecilia
Hebard knew she was pregnant after playing in Turkey for Nesibe Aydın in the WNBA offseason. She had her son in Chicago, her birthplace and the Sky’s home. She said the Sky coach James Wade and her teammates supported her pregnancy and comeback.
With her son Xzavier by her side, Hebard attended the first day of Sky training camp on May 2, 2023. She said she was getting ready to play basketball again and that she hoped to join the Sky on the court in May. She also said she was happy to have her son surrounded by positive role models and to be part of a lively and young team.
Coaching Career At TCU
Hebard joined TCU women’s basketball as an assistant coach on June 15, 2023, working under head coach Raegan Pebley. Hebard said she was thankful for the chance to coach at TCU while still playing in the WNBA. She said she aimed to pass on her skills and insights to the young players and help them develop as players and as people.
Hebard is one of the few active WNBA players who also coaches at the college level. She said she hoped to inspire other women to pursue their dreams and passions in basketball and beyond.
