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5 Helena Rafnsdottir

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
  • Prev School Sudurnes Comprehensive College
  • Ht./Wt. 5-11 /

Biography

ASUN Academic Honor Roll (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)

2023-24
  • Played 29 games, including one start, with 63 total points, averaging 2.2 per game.
  • Also averaged 11.2 minutes, while bringing down 62 total rebounds for 2.1 per game.
  • Shot 32.4% (22-for-68) from the field, while going 34.8% (16-for-46) from three-point range.
  • Totaled 19 assists, seven steals and five blocks as well.
  • Reached season-high marks with 11 points, eight rebounds and three steals in the home opener against Trinity Baptist.
  • Made her lone start of the season against North Alabama with three points and four rebounds.
  • Also combined for 17 points and 13 rebounds in back-to-back road games against Gonzaga and USF.

2022-23
  • One of three Ospreys to play in all 27 games with nine starts in her first year at UNF.
  • Averaged 2.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
  • Also totaled 21 assists, 14 steals and nine blocks.
  • Set personal-best marks with nine points with three field goals made, as well as four steals and two blocks at Stetson on Jan. 2.
  • Also had nine points and two three-pointers made in season finale against Eastern Kentucky on Mar. 1.
  • Neared a double-double with a career-high 10 rebounds and eight assists against Trinity Baptist on Dec. 9.
  • Racked up the most minutes played during her first year at Bellarmine on Jan. 19 with 36 total on the road.
  • Had at least four rebounds and multiple field goals made in four games this season.

Prior to UNF
  • Played with the club team, Njardvik, since she was five years old.
  • Started playing with the senior team in 2018, playing in the first division in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 and winning the division in 2020-21.
  • 10-2 thus far in the 2021-22 season.
  • Consistent starter since the 2019-20 season.
  • Starter for the Icelandic 15u, 16u, 18u and 20u teams.
  • Took second in the 18u Nordic Championships this season.
  • Two-time Subway League Team of the Week selection during the 2021-22 season.
  • 2021-22 Icelandic Champion
  • Played two games for the Icelandic Women's National Team in 2022, playing against Finland and Sweden.
Statistical Breakdown
  • 2021-22 season: Put up 15 points, two rebounds and one assist against Fjölnir
  • 2020-21 season:
  • Regular season: 12.3 ppg, 7 rpg, 1.5 apg
  • Playoffs: 16 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2 apg
  • Finals: 14.4 ppg, 10 rpg, 2.2 apg
  • Came up clutch in the last game in the regular season, posting 20 points, nine rebounds, four steals and an assist in a division-clinching win against Grindavik.
  • Averaged 14.4 points per game, 10 rebounds per contest and 2.2 assists in five games against Grindavik in the finals.
  • Posted 19 points and eight boards in game three of the finals before putting up 16 points and 12 rebounds in game four.

Personal
  • Daughter of Hildigunnur Kristinsdóttir and Rafn Vilbergsson
  • Had two siblings: Berglind Elva Rafnsdóttir and Sara Kristín Rafnsdóttir
  • Father, Rafn, played soccer in Iceland for Njardvik, Vidir, Keflavik and Valur, before moving on to coaching and is a UEFA A coach.
  • Aunt, Ingibjörg Elva, played basketball, competing with Njardvik, Keflavik and the Icelandic national team.
  • Uncle, Magnus, played soccer at Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach, Fla., before moving on to play in Iceland’s premier league.
  • Went to Sudurnes Comprehensive College
  • Coached by Rúnar Ingi Erlingsson
  • Plans to major in nutrition and dietetics

Why UNF?
“I chose UNF because of the basketball program and coaching staff. I think the school is academically good and the campus is also beautiful. I am very excited to play basketball for UNF and experience life in Florida. It's going to be different for me coming from Iceland.”

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2022-23Freshman

    Guard/Forward
    5'11"
    5
  • 5

    2023-24Sophomore

    Guard
    5'11"
    5
  • 5

    2024-25Junior

    Guard
    5'11"
    5