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Ekstrom is a strong aggressive inside-out scorer who is extremely agile in the transition game ... Her physical presence in the paint enables her to be a defensive force and strong rebounder ... In addition; Ekstrom is a great post passer who can always find the open players when she is doubled-teamed down low.

In Finland: Averaged 11.4 points per game, while shooting 54 percent from the field, and grabbed 8.4 rebounds per game in the Finnish Youth Championship League ... Was also a member of the Finland National Team (where her father Lars is the head coach), Ekstrom averaged 9.3 points and 4.6 rebounds during the 2009 Under-18 European Women's Championships during July of 2009 in Israel ... In the nine games during the event, Ekstrom scored in double figures four times, including a tournament high 15 points against Romania ... She also tallied 14 points against Switzerland, Hungary and England, respectively. 

Personal: Full name is Salla Pirkko Ekstrom ... Born on April 78, 1991 ... Daughter of Pirkko and Lars Ekstrom ... Is majoring in Art History at USF ... Has one brother, Lauri (20) and two sisters, Milla (14) and Oona (12).