Paulina Hersler
| Njarðvík | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / center |
| League | Úrvalsdeild kvenna |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 16 May 1994 Sweden |
| Listed height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Career information | |
| College | |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2013 | Telge Basket |
| 2018–2019 | Stadium Casablanca |
| 2021–2022 | Elizur Ramla |
| 2022–2023 | London Lions |
| 2023 | Hapoel Petah Tiqva |
| 2023–2024 | Estudiantes Madrid |
| 2025–present | Njarðvík |
| Career highlights | |
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Paulina Frida Lovisa Hersler (born 16 May 1994) is Swedish basketball player who currently plays for Njarðvík in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild kvenna and the Sweden national team. During her career, she has played in Egypt, United Kingdom, Spain, Israel, Italy, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and USA.[1][2]
Playing career
[edit]Iceland
[edit]In January 2025, Hersler signed with Njarðvík in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild kvenna. In March, she helped the club win the national cup after defeating Grindavík in the cup final where she had 25 points and 9 rebounds. During the regular season, she averaged 22.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists. She helped Njarðvík reach the Úrvalsdeild finals where the team lost 2–3.[3] At the end of May, she resigned with Njarðvík for the 2025–2026 season.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Hersler's father, Bengt Hersler, played basketball for 12 years.
References
[edit]- ^ Jón Heiðar (9 March 2025). "Basketball star Paulina Hersler enters the Lion's Den". stuckiniceland.com. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Max Wiman (26 October 2024). "Herslers nya äventyr: "Bor så jag kan gå ner till Nilen"". Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ Óskar Ófeigur Jónsson (30 May 2025). "Þakklát fyrir að vera á leið aftur inn í jafn frábært umhverfi". Vísir.is. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ "Sænska körfuknattleikskonan Paulina Hersler hefur samið við Njarðvíkinga". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 30 May 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
