Angela Hamblin Blakely is a multifaceted and influential figure known for her achievements both on and off the basketball court. A native of Gary, Indiana, Angela is a former collegiate and professional women's basketball player, having played in the WNBA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in African American World Studies with a Minor in English from the University of Iowa. In May of 2026, Angela graduated from Valparaiso University with her Masters Degree in Secondary Education. She is a dedicated mother of four and has been married to Jermal Blakely for 28 years. Together, for the last 10 years they have co-pastored Christ Is King Church Ministries, Inc. in Gary, Indiana.