Who is Becky Hammon’s spouse? Does she have a wife or husband?

Who is Becky Hammon’s spouse? Does she have a wife or husband?

Sospeter Itolondo, Adrianna Simwa
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

Becky Hammon is a former professional basketball player and current National Basketball Association (NBA) coach. Hammon played college basketball at Colorado State University and had a successful career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). As she is one of the most accomplished female basketballers and coaches, fans are interested to know who Becky Hammon's spouse is.

Becky Hammon’s spouse
Becky Hammon, Brenda Milano and their sons attend the Phoenix Mercury game against the Chicago Sky during Game One of the 2021 WNBA Finals on October 10, 2021, at Footprint in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Michael Gonzales (modified by author)
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After retiring as a player, Hammon transitioned to coaching. In 2014, she made history by becoming the first full-time female assistant coach in the NBA when the San Antonio Spurs hired her. Here are interesting details on who Becky Hammond's husband or wife is and if she has any kids.

Profile summary

Full name

Becky Hammon

Gender

Female

Date of birth

11 March 1977

Age

46 years (as of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Place of birth

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Current residence

Las Vegas, United States

Nationality

Russian-American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Gay

Height

5'6" (167 cm)

Weight

136 lbs (62 kgs)

Body measurements

34-28-40 inches (86-71-101 cm)

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Mother

Bev Hammon

Father

Martin Hammon

Siblings

2

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Brenda Milano

Children

2

University

Wagner College Seton and Hall University

Profession

Fitness Trainer and Coach

Instagram

@officialbeckyhammon

Who is Becky Hammon?

Becky Hammon is a Russian-American professional basketball coach and former player. She was born on 11 March 1977 in Rapid City, South Dakota. She is 46 years old as of 2023. She was born to Russian parents, Bev Hammon and Martin Hammon. Becky grew up with two siblings, Gina Hammon, her sister, and her brother Matt Hammon, with whom she played basketball.

Why did Becky Hammon become a Russian citizen?

Becky was born an American but later became a naturalised Russian in 2008. The guard played for CSKA Moscow during her offseason, which offered her dual citizenship, allowing her to play for Team Russia when the USA demanded she try out first. The star played for Russia in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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The star player attended Stevens High School and Colorado State University for her education. She represented the Colorado Rams in the game. After university, she joined New York Liberties in 1999 as she was not drafted and played for them till 2006.

After this, she joined the San Antonio Stars in 2007, where she played till 2014 when she retired and became the team's assistant coach. She then joined the Las Vegas Aces in 2022, where she has been a success. Some of the awards Becky Hammon won include:

Award

Period

South Dakota Miss Basketball

Junior

South Dakota Player of the Year

Senior

Colorado Sportswoman of the Year

University

WAC Mountain Division Player of the Year

Senior

Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award

Senior

Colorado State University Sports Hall of Fame

2004

Retired jersey number 25

2005

Six-time WNBA All-Star

2003-2011

Two-time All-WNBA first-team

2007-2009

Spanish League Champion Queen's Cup Winner

2010

Who is Becky Hammon’s spouse?

Becky Hammon's relationship status is unclear, as many speculate that Brenda Milano is Becky Hammon's wife. The two live together, and Becky posted a photo on her Instagram on February 15th 2021. In the post, Hammon is quoted saying,

My original Valentine and our little angels that came later!! Miss you guys, and I love you!!

Is Becky Hammon married?

Despite widespread beliefs suggesting that Becky Hammon and Brenda Milano are married, the genuine nature of their relationship remains a secret. The couple seems averse to making public statements about their personal lives.

The two met in 2010 when Milano was the head coach for St Francis College in Brooklyn and have been in a relationship since 2015. They are also living together with their two children.

Who is Brenda Milano?

Becky Hammon’s spouse is a former basketball player and current coach. She was born in Boonton, New Jersey, and later relocated to New York, where she pursued her education at Wagner College, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in marketing.

During her college years, Milano excelled in basketball, garnering recognition with three NEC Rookie of the Week awards. Her senior year saw impressive stats, averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. Unfortunately, her playing career was curtailed by an injury.

Milano furthered her education at Seton Hall University, attaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in sports management. She contributed as a graduate assistant at the university from 1996 to 1998.

Post-Seton Hall, Milano transitioned into coaching, becoming an assistant coach for Hofstra University's women's basketball team. Additionally, she assumed responsibilities as the university's recruiting coordinator.

Subsequently, Milano brought her expertise to St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York, where she served as the head coach of the women's basketball team from 2003 to 2012, succeeding Christine Cunningham in that role.

Does Becky Hammon have a child?

is becky hammon married
Head coach Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces gestures in the third quarter of a game against the Washington Mystics at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Ethan Miller
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The star has two children, although they were adopted by her partner, Brenda. The two children are named Cayden and Samuel Hammon.

Their first son, Cayden, is seven years old. He was born in 2015, about the same time Becky and Brenda started dating. Their second son, Samuel, was born on 15 May 2018

How tall is Becky Hammon?

Becky Hammon's height is 5'6" (167 centimetres), and she weighs 136 pounds (62 kilograms). Becky has black hair and dark brown eyes. Her body measurements are (86-71-101 centimetres).

What is Becky Hammon's salary?

The star has the largest contract in WNBA history with the Aces. The contract enables her to earn up to $1 million per year. Her stint as a head coach started successfully as she won the league title in her first year, together with the 2022 WNBA Player of the Year.

Becky Hammon's net worth is also estimated to be around $500,000. The former basketballer acquired most of her earnings through her basketball career as a player and a coach.

Quick facts about Becky Hammon

  • Becky played basketball for the Rams from 1995 to 1999.
  • She learned to dribble a basketball at a very young age.
  • She was the first full-time female assistant coach in NBA history.
  • She was undrafted in the 1999 Women's National Basketball Association.
  • In 2023, Hammon was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Becky Hammon was a great athlete and transitioned into a great coach for the Aces. One of her marks in history is her retired jersey number 25 from her university career. Becky Hammon’s spouse is Brenda Milano. They have been together for eight years now and live with their two kids.

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