If you need a quick pick-me-up, look no further than the WNBA. There are some ridiculously talented and attractive ladies out there who can make dunking a basketball look like art. And while many of the world’s best basketball players are in the NBA, you should know that there are some amazing women who can ball out right here in America.
Some of these women have been dubbed “supermodels with swagger” for their good looks and style on the court. And it doesn’t hurt that they can take your breath away with a dunk or layup, either. With so many superstars to choose from, it’s hard to pick just one. If you’re a WNBA fan, then you know the league’s star players. Here are just a few of the women who have lit up basketball courts across the country and throughout the world with their talent and style.
1. Cayla George
| Cayla George | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cayla George |
| Birthdate | May 1, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Mount Barker, South Australia |
| No. | 13 – Las Vegas Aces |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| League | WNBA |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Playing Career | 2005–present |
| Career Highlights | 4× WNBL champion (2015, 2016, 2018, 2022) |
| Medals | Representing Australia in Women’s Basketball |
| Team | Representing Australia in Women’s Basketball |
Cayla George, born 1 May 1989, is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Washington Mystics of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). George is an Australian citizen who was born in Toronto, Canada.
Cayla George is an international WNBL basketball player who plays for the Australian Institute of Sport. She also plays for the Canberra Capitals, Australia’s top women’s basketball team. Cayla George has dual
George first played with the Canberra Capitals in 2005, on their roster for three years before moving on to the WNBL Victoria team, where she played for two years.
2. Sydney Carter
| Sydney Carter | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sydney Carter |
| Birthdate | November 18, 1990 (age 32) |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| College | Texas A&M University (2008–2012) |
| WNBA Draft | 2012: 3rd round, 27th overall pick (Chicago Sky) |
| Playing career | 2012–2015 |
| Position | Guard |
| 2012 | Chicago Sky |
| 2013 | Connecticut Sun |
| 2014 | Indiana Fever |
| 2015 | Atlanta Dream |
| NCAA Title | Helped Texas A&M University win the NCAA title during her junior year |
| All-Defensive Team | Earned a spot on the Big 12 All-Defensive Team in 2011 and 2012 |
| Miss Defense Award | Won her team’s Miss Defense Award three times |
| Miss Aggie Award | Won the Miss Aggie Award at the end of her senior season |
| Assistant Coach | Served as an Assistant Coach at Texas A&M University |
| Director of Player Development | Currently holds the position at the University of Texas |
Sydney Carter, born November 18, 1990, is a basketball player who is currently a free agent. Known for her shooting arm, Carter is a member of the American Basketball League.
Sydney Carter is a shooting guard who spent most of her career playing for the Tulsa Shock, where she won three consecutive WNBA championships.
Carter was selected ninth overall by the Chicago Sky during the 2016 draft when she left Tulsa after ten seasons. Carter averaged 8.7 points per game with Tulsa and scored more than 2,000 points during her ten-year career with them.
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3. Skylar Diggins-Smith
| Skylar Diggins Smith | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith |
| Birthdate | August 2, 1990 |
| Birthplace | South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Team | Phoenix Mercury |
| Position | Point guard |
| League | WNBA |
| College | Notre Dame (2009–2013) |
| High School | Washington High School (South Bend, Indiana) |
| College Achievements | Led Notre Dame to three consecutive Final Fours |
| WNBA Career | Tulsa Shock / Dallas Wings (2013–2019) |
| WNBA Honors | 6x WNBA All-Star |
| Medals | Representing the United States: |
Skylar Kierra Diggins-Smith, born August 2, 1990, is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was a key player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish women’s basketball team from 2009-2012.
Skylar Diggins was born in South Bend, Indiana. Her father, Darren, was a pro soccer player, and her mother, Karen, was an All-American high school player. Skylar grew up living with her family in Crothersville, Indiana, and played sports such as table tennis and softball before she turned to basketball. When she was six years old, the family moved to nearby Zionsville, where she began playing CYO basketball.
4. Swin Cash
| Swin Cash | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Swintayla Marie “Swin” Cash Canal |
| Date of Birth | September 22, 1979 |
| Professional Career | 15 seasons in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) |
| Current Position | Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development, New Orleans Pelicans |
| College | University of Connecticut (UConn) |
| College Achievements | NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship titles in 2000 and 2002 |
| High School | McKeesport Area High School |
| WNBA Draft | Selected 2nd overall by the Detroit Shock in the 2002 WNBA draft |
| WNBA Career | Detroit Shock (2002–2007), Seattle Storm (2008–2011), Chicago Sky (2012–2013), Atlanta Dream (2014), |
| WNBA Championships | Led the Detroit Shock to their first-ever WNBA title in 2003 |
| Olympic Medals | Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women’s basketball team in 2004 and 2012 |
| Basketball Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022 |
| Philanthropy | Founder of the Cash for Kids charitable organization |
| Activism | Advocate against gun violence and police brutality |
| Awards and Recognition | Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year, Olympic gold medalist, WNBA All-Star, UConn “Huskies of Honor” |
Swintayla Marie “Swin” Cash Canal, born September 22, 1979, is an American former professional basketball player who played professionally for 15 seasons in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
Cash played at the University of Connecticut from 1996 to 2000. In her four years, she averaged 15.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game for the Huskies and was a first-round draft pick of the Detroit Shock after college but suffered a severe injury and missed two seasons.
5. Candice Wiggins
| Candice Wiggins | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Candice Dana Wiggins |
| Birthdate | February 14, 1987 (age 36) |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| College | Stanford University |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| WNBA Teams | Minnesota Lynx, Tulsa Shock, Los Angeles Sparks, New York Liberty |
| WNBA Career | 2008–2015 |
| WNBA Highlights | WNBA champion (2011), WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2008) |
| College Accomplishments | All-time leading scorer in Stanford and Pac-10 women’s basketball history |
| High School Accomplishments | Four-time CIF Division IV Player of the Year, McDonald’s All-American |
| International Career | Represented USA in U18, U19, and Pan American Games |
| Retirement | Retired from the WNBA in 2016 after eight seasons |
| Additional Information | Opened up about challenges faced and culture in the WNBA |
Candice Dana Wiggins, born February 14, 1987, is an American former professional basketball player. Wiggins played college basketball at Stanford University, where she graduated as the all-time leading scorer in Stanford and Pac-10 women’s basketball history. Throughout her playing career, Wiggins played for the Minnesota Lynx, Tulsa Shock, Los Angeles Sparks, and New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
6. Sue Bird
| Sue Bird | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sue Bird |
| Birthdate | October 16, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Syosset, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American, Israeli |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| High School | Syosset, Christ the King (Queens, New York) |
| College | University of Connecticut (UConn) |
| WNBA Draft | 2002: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Team | Seattle Storm |
| Playing Career | 2002–2022 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career Highlights | USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2021) |
| International Career | Represented the United States in multiple Olympics and World Championships |
| Honors & Awards | Multiple WNBA honors, Russian National League and EuroLeague championships, NCAA champion, various individual awards |
| Medals | Olympic Games: 4 medals (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016) |
Suzanne Brigit Bird, born October 16, 1980, is an American professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. The Bird was named an All-American at Purdue in the 2002-03 season and was drafted 5th overall in 2004 by Seattle, where she has been a four-time WNBA champion. In her career, Bird has been voted to the WNBA’s 15th Anniversary Team, 10 Best Seasons list, and 10 Greatest Players list. She is also one of only four players all-time to earn 1,000 points and 500 assists in a single season twice.
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7. Penny Taylor
| Penny Taylor | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Penelope Jane Taylor |
| Birthdate | May 24, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Position | Forward |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| WNBA Team | Phoenix Mercury |
| WNBA Championships | 3 (2007, 2009, 2014) |
| WNBA All-Star Appearances | 3 (2002, 2007, 2011) |
| All-WNBA First Team | 2007 |
| All-WNBA Second Team | 2011 |
| WNBL Championship | 1999 (Australian Institute of Sport) |
| WNBL MVP | 2000-01, 2001-02 |
| FIBA World Championship MVP | 2006 |
| Olympic Medals | 2 (Silver – Athens 2004, Beijing 2008) |
| World Championship Medal | Gold (2006) |
| Personal Life | Born in Melbourne, Victoria to English parents Michael Taylor and Denna Noble |
| Education | Attended Upwey High School in Upwey, Victoria |
| Additional Information | Holds a UK passport due to her parents’ origin |
| Coaching Career | Served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Mercury |
| Retirement | Retired from professional basketball in 2016 |
Penelope Jane Taylor, born May 24, 1981, is an Australian retired professional basketball player and assistant coach. During her 19-year career, Taylor spent the most time with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. She was a four-time Olympian and a former captain of the Opals.
In the WNBA, Taylor won a WNBA championship with the Phoenix Mercury in 2007 and was named Most Valuable Player of the league’s All-Star Game in 2009. After 14 seasons, Taylor retired from professional basketball on February 13, 2015. In 2016, she joined the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant coach for their women’s basketball program.
8. Elena Delle Donne
| Elena Delle Donne | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elena Delle Donne |
| Birthdate | September 5, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| League | WNBA |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| College | University of Delaware |
| WNBA Teams | Chicago Sky (2013-2016), Washington Mystics (2017-present) |
| Career Highlights | WNBA champion (2019) |
| Additional Achievements | Named to The W25, the WNBA’s list of the top 25 players of its first 25 years |
Elena Delle Donne born September 5, 1989, is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the United States women’s national basketball team.
In her rookie season, she was awarded the 2014 WNBA Rookie of The Year Award and the 2015 WNBA MVP Award.
As a starter player, Elena Delle Donne has been an active member of the U.S. national team since 2012, and she won a Gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games as a member of the 2016 U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team.
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9. Jennifer Lacy
| Jennifer Lacy | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jennifer Lee Lacy |
| Position | Forward |
| Date of Birth | March 21, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| High School | Agoura Hills High School |
| College | Pepperdine University |
| WNBA Draft | 2006: Undrafted |
| Playing Career | 2006–present |
| Notable Teams | Phoenix Mercury (2006–2007) |
| and Awards | WNBA Champion (2007) |
| Father | Lee Lacy (Former MLB player) |
| Brothers | Eric and Michael |
| Off-Season Team | Beijing Shougang (China) during 2008–09 season |
Jennifer Lee Lacy, born March 21, 1983, is an American professional basketball player. Lacy is a forward from North Carolina State University. She was drafted in the second round (20th overall) of the 2006 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun. Lacy, who stands six feet tall, played college basketball for NCSU before playing professionally in China and Italy.
10. Brittany Jackson
| Brittany Jackson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Brittany Elizabeth Jackson |
| Birthdate | July 28, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Guard |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| College | University of Tennessee |
| High School | Bradley Central High School |
| WNBA Team | Atlanta Dream (formerly) |
| Three-Point Shooting | Specializes in three-point shooting |
| NCAA Tournament Success | Reached the final four and national championship game multiple times |
| Professional Teams | San Jose Spiders, Burhaniye Belediyespor, AZS KK Jelenia Góra |
| Additional Occupation | Model |
Brittany Elizabeth Jackson, born July 28, 1983, in Cleveland, Tennessee, is an American basketball player, formerly with the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA.
The most notable of Jackson’s awards are being named MVP of the 2004 WNBA All-Star Game, 2004 WNBA Rookie of the Year, 2004 Julius Erving Award for Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and two gold medals with USA Basketball in FIBA world championship games.
Jackson is one of three players to have won both an MVP award in a regular-season game and an All-Star game MVP award.
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11. Renee Montgomery
| Renee Montgomery | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Renee Danielle Montgomery |
| Birthdate | December 2, 1986 |
| Birthplace | St. Albans, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| College | University of Connecticut |
| High School | South Charleston High School |
| WNBA Draft | 2009: 1st round, 4th overall pick (Minnesota Lynx) |
| WNBA Championships | 2 (2015, 2017) |
| WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year | 2012 |
| WNBA All-Star | 2011 |
| College Championships | NCAA champion (2009) |
| Team Ownership | Vice President, Part-Owner, and Investor of Atlanta Dream |
| Activism | Advocate for social justice and human rights |
| Broadcast Career | Studio Analyst for Fox Sports Southeast |
| Relationships | Married to music artist Sirena Grace |
Renee Danielle Montgomery, born December 2, 1986, is a retired American basketball player and sports broadcaster who is currently vice president, part-owner, and investor of the Atlanta Dream. During her playing career, she played for the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, Washington Mystics, and New York Liberty. She was selected fourth overall in the 2008 WNBA Draft.
Montgomery attended Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she received many honors and awards. As a senior in 2004–05, Montgomery averaged 21.1 points per game and 3.8 assists per game as she led the Bulldogs to a 28-2 record and runner-up finish at the 2005 IHSAA Class AAA state tournament.
12. Candace Parker
| Candace Parker | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Candace Nicole Parker |
| Nickname | Ace |
| Birthdate | April 19, 1986 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Team | Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) |
| Position | Forward, Center |
| College | University of Tennessee |
| College Achievements | Two-time NCAA Champion (2007, 2008) |
| High School | Naperville Central High School |
| WNBA Teams | Los Angeles Sparks (2008-2020) |
| WNBA Achievements | Two-time WNBA Champion (2016, 2021) |
| Olympic Medals | Two Olympic Gold Medals (2008, 2012) representing the United States |
| College Career Stats | Averaged 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game at Tennessee |
| Broadcasting Career | Analyst and commentator for Turner Sports, covering NBA games and the NCAA men’s basketball tournament |
Candace Nicole Parker was born on April 19, 1986. She is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and a former United States women’s national basketball team.
She was a three-time All-American in college and won the Most Outstanding Player award at the 2007 NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament to Southern Methodist University (SMU), earning her first national championship on their way to an undefeated season. She is regarded as one of the best players in women’s basketball history.
13. Kayla McBride
| Kayla McBride | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kayla Renae McBride |
| Birthdate | June 25, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Team | Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), Fenerbahçe (Turkish Super League) |
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| College | University of Notre Dame (2010–2014) |
| High School | Villa Maria Academy, Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Family | Parents: LaMont and LuAnn McBride |
Kayla McBride, born June 25, 1992, is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). McBride was selected as the first pick of the 2011 WNBA draft. She played collegiate basketball at Notre Dame before entering the draft.
McBride is a three-time gold medalist and was voted MVP of 2017
14. Tayler Hill
| Tayler Hill | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tayler Hill |
| Birthdate | October 23, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Current Status | Free Agent |
| WNBA Team | Washington Mystics (2013–2018) |
| College | Ohio State (2009–2013) |
| High School | South (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| WNBA Draft | 2013: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Career Highlights | 2× First-team All-Big Ten |
| Notable Records | All-time leading scorer in Minnesota basketball history |
| Pregnancy and Return | Announced pregnancy and returned to play three months after giving birth |
| Breakout Season | Averaged a career-high 15.4 ppg in 2016 |
| International Experience | Played for Ramat Hasharon in Israel during the 2013–14 WNBA off-season |
Tayler Hill, born October 23, 1990, is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. Hill previously played for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
She played for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Stanford Cardinal basketball team from 2007 to 2011. During her career with the Cardinal, she was selected as the team’s most valuable player in 2009 and 2010. Hill was also named to the ACC All-Defensive Team in 2009, 2010, and 2011, averaging 1.2 steals per game in her senior season.
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15. Lauren Jackson
| Lauren Jackson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lauren Elizabeth Jackson AO |
| Birthdate | 11 May 1981 |
| Birthplace | Albury, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Career History | Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra Capitals, Seattle Storm, Samsung Bichumi, Spartak Moscow Region, Ros Casares Valencia, Heilongjiang Shenda, Albury Wodonga Bandits, Southside Flyers |
| Career Highlights | 4× WNBL MVP, 4× WNBL Grand Final MVP, 5× WNBL champion, 7× WNBA All-Star, 3× WNBA MVP, 2× WNBA champion, WNBA Finals MVP, WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, Women’s Korea Basketball League MVP, No. 15 retired by Seattle Storm, Australian Basketball Hall of Fame |
| Education | Australian Institute of Sport Scholarship, Psychology degree at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Pursuing a degree in gender studies at Macquarie University |
| Awards and Honors | Inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Named to the WNBA 10th Anniversary Team, Named to the WNBA 15th Anniversary Team, Named to the WNBA 20th Anniversary Team, Named to the WNBA 25th Anniversary Team |
| Notable Achievements | Played for the Australian national team, The Opals, Led the AIS team to win the WNBL championship, Notable rivalries with Lisa Leslie and Michelle Timms, Played in various international leagues, Returned from retirement in 2022 to play for Albury Wodonga Bandits, Active in pursuing higher education, focusing on gender studies |
Lauren Elizabeth Jackson, born 11 May 1981, is an Australian former professional basketball player. The daughter of two national basketball team players, Jackson was awarded a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport in 1996 before being drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in 1999. Jackson was the number one draft pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft for the Seattle Storm and won Rookie of the Year honors. She has since played for three different WNBA franchises: Seattle, New York, and Atlanta.
16. Liz Cambage
| Liz Cambage | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elizabeth Folake Cambage |
| Birthdate | August 18, 1991 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Current Team | Maccabi Bnot Ashdod (Israeli Female Basketball Premier League) |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Position | Center |
Elizabeth Cambage, born 18 August 1991, is an Australian professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Cambage currently holds the WNBA single-game scoring record with her 53-point performance against the New York Liberty on 17 July 2018, and is the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer in the playoffs with 414 points.
Cambage was drafted by Tulsa Shock fifth overall in the 2012 WNBA draft after leaving college early. She had an impressive inaugural season with the Shock, breaking the league’s single-game scoring record when she scored 53 points against New York on 17 July 2018.
17. Nneka Ogwumike
| Nneka Ogwumike | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria “Nneka” Ogwumike |
| Nickname | “Mother is Supreme” |
| Birthdate | July 2, 1990 |
| Birthplace | Tomball, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Position | Power forward |
| Team | Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) |
| College | Stanford University (2008–2012) |
| High School | Cy-Fair High School, Cypress, Texas |
| Endorsement | Nike |
| WNBA Draft | 2012: 1st overall pick, selected by Los Angeles Sparks |
| Career Highlights | – WNBA champion (2016) |
| Additional Achievements | – President of the WNBA Players Association (2016–2019) |
Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria “Nneka” Ogwumike born July 2, 1990 is a Nigerian-American basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women’s National Basketball Association
Nneka Ogwumike made her WNBA debut on June 3, 2008 with the Connecticut Sun.
Early in her career, she played at Stanford University for the Cardinal. She led them to victory in the 2010 NCAA Championship Game and was honored as co-Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament.
On July 8, 2011, she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in a three-team trade deal involving high school standout Tina Charles going from Connecticut to New York and Alana Beard going from New York to Washington.
18. Lisa Leslie
| Lisa Leslie | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lisa Deshaun Leslie |
| Birthdate | July 7, 1972 |
| Birthplace | Compton, California, U.S. |
| Current Role | Head Coach for Triplets (BIG3 professional basketball league) and Studio Analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on Bally Sports Florida |
| WNBA Career | 1997–2009 (Los Angeles Sparks) |
| Position | Center |
| WNBA Accomplishments | Three-time MVP, Two-time Champion (2001, 2002), Eight-time All-Star, Two-time Finals MVP (2001, 2002), Two-time Defensive Player of the Year (2004, 2008) |
| Olympic Success | Four-time Gold Medalist (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008) |
| FIBA World Championships | Two-time Gold Medalist (1998, 2002) |
| College | University of Southern California (USC) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Master’s degree in Business Administration (University of Phoenix) |
| Retirement | Retired from WNBA in 2009, Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015 |
| Additional Achievements | First woman to dunk in a WNBA game, Led the Triplets to the BIG3 Championship in 2019 as head coach |
Lisa Deshaun Leslie, born July 7, 1972, is an American former professional basketball player. She is currently the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on Fox Sports Florida.
Rafael Pellő’s book “Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Lakers and the Magic Johnson Era” (1999) has written about her.
19. Chiney Ogwumike
| Chiney Ogwumike | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike |
| Team | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Position | Power forward |
| League | WNBA |
| Birthdate | March 21, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Tomball, Texas, U.S. |
| College | Stanford University |
| Major | International Relations |
| WNBA Draft | 2014: 1st round, 1st overall pick (Connecticut Sun) |
| Career Highlights | 2× WNBA All-Star (2014, 2018) |
| Notable Achievements | First Black woman and WNBA player to host a national radio show for ESPN |
| High School | Cypress Fairbanks High School |
| High School Achievements | WBCA and McDonald’s All-American |
| International Career | USA Basketball U18 and U19 teams |
| Professional Career | Connecticut Sun (2014–2018) |
| Endorsements | ESPN (Full-time basketball analyst) |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic |
| Family | Sister: Nneka Ogwumike (also plays for the Los Angeles Sparks) |
Chinenye “Chiney” Ogwumike, born March 21, 1992, is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women’s National Basketball Association.
She was born in the United States to Nigerian parents.
Ogwumike is listed as 6-feet tall and 180 pounds. She played for Stanford for the past four years, where she was an All-American, Pac Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and took them to three consecutive Final Four appearances.
20. Abby Bishop
| Abby Bishop | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abby Bishop |
| Birthdate | November 29, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Booleroo, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Listed Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| League | WNBL |
| Team | Southside Flyers |
| Playing Career | 2010–present |
| Career Highlights | WNBA champion (2010) |
| Medals | Olympic Games 2012 London (Bronze) |
| Additional Information | Member of Australia women’s national basketball team |
Abby Bishop, born 29 November 1988, is an Australian professional basketball forward/center who plays for Southside Flyers of the Australian WNBL.
Abby Bishop, a player for the Australian WNBL. She is currently signed with Southside Flyers. Abby is well-known internationally as an Australian native and now represents Australia in the international series against New Zealanders. In 2004 she was awarded as the Queensland Junior Female Athlete of the Year and earned All-Australian selection in 2005 as a member of the representative junior national team.
21. Erin Phillips
| Erin Phillips | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Erin Victoria Phillips |
| Birthdate | May 19, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Australian rules footballer, radio host, former basketball player |
| WNBA Championships | 2× WNBA champion (2012, 2014) |
| FIBA World Championship | Gold medalist in 2006 |
| AFLW Premierships | 3× AFLW premiership player (2017, 2019, 2022) |
| AFLW Best and Fairest | 2× AFLW league best and fairest (2017, 2019) |
| Spouse | Tracy Gahan (married in 2014) |
| Father | Greg Phillips (former professional football player) |
| AFLW Career | Started with Adelaide Crows in 2017 |
| AFLW Accolades | Grand Final best on ground (2017, 2019) |
Erin Victoria Phillips was born 19 May 1985, a radio host and a former professional basketball player. She played nine seasons in the Women’s National Basketball Association before retiring in 2012. Phillips has also played for the Chicago Sky, New York Liberty, and Utah Starzz.
The Fordham product turned pro in 2006 before finishing her college career at Fordham University. Her first two seasons were with the Chicago Sky before she signed with the San Antonio Silver Stars in 2008, where she averaged 11 points per game that year.
22. Leilani Mitchell
| Leilani Mitchell | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Leilani Seamah Mitchell |
| Birthdate | June 15, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Richland, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Australian |
| Current Status | Free agent |
| WNBA Team | Phoenix Mercury |
| Position | Point guard |
| WNBA Draft | 2008: 2nd round, 25th overall pick |
| Dual Citizenship | United States / Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 138 lb (63 kg) |
| High School | Kennewick High School |
| College | Idaho Vandals, University of Utah |
| WNBA Career | New York Liberty (2008-2013) |
| Career Highlights | MW Player of the Year |
| International Experience | Represented Australia in FIBA World Championship |
| Olympics | Member of Australian Opals at 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
| Family | Parents: Dennis Mitchell and Eleanor Majid |
| Relationship Status | Partner: Mikaela Dombkins |
| Children | Son: Kash Maxwell |
Leilani Seamah Mitchell, born June 15, 1985, is an American-Australian professional basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Mitchell is an Australian-born American basketball player who was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2008 WNBA Draft. She joined the Lynx for her rookie season. Mitchell has also played for Australia’s national team, winning bronze medals at the 2007 FIBA Oceania Championship and 2010 FIBA World Championship, as well as qualifying for Team USA for several international competitions.
23. Maria Stepanova
| Maria Stepanova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Maria Alexandrovna Stepanova |
| Birthdate | 23 February 1979 |
| Birthplace | Shpakovskoye (now Mikhaylovsk), Stavropol Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) |
| Position | Center |
| WNBA Team | Phoenix Mercury |
| WNBA Draft | 1998: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Career Highlights | – 3× FIBA Europe Women’s Player of the Year |
| Olympic Medals | – 2004 Athens: Team Competition |
| Notable Height Ranking | Fifth-tallest player in the WNBA |
| Shoe Size | 15 (US) / 48 (EU) |
| Tallest Member | Overtaken in height by Ekaterina Lisina in the Russian national team |
| Hometown | Tosno, Leningrad Oblast |
Maria Alexandrovna Stepanova, born 23 February 1979, is a Russian professional and Olympic basketball player. In the United States, she played for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Stepanova was raised in Odintsovo and played for the Odintsovo Dynamo Club and CSKA Moscow teams before joining the Russian national team.
Stepanova made her debut with the Russian National Team in 1999. She played for Russia at European Championships, winning a silver medal in 2003 and a bronze medal in 2005. She also won a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship for Women and gold at the 2001 Goodwill Games.
If you’re wondering how Maria Stepanova measures up against her NBA counterparts, you should check out the article on average height of NBA players. It provides a helpful comparison for those looking to learn more about height in basketball.
24. Jasmine Lister
| Jasmine Lister | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jasmine Lister |
| Birthdate | February 2, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Listed Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| High School | Jefferson Davis High School |
| College | Florida State (2016) Alabama (2016–2021) |
| WNBA Draft | 2021: 1st round, 7th overall pick (Los Angeles Sparks) |
| Position | Power forward |
| Playing Career | 2021–present |
| Career History | 2021–2022: Los Angeles Sparks |
Jasmine Lister, born May 12, 1992, is a former collegiate and professional basketball player and currently an assistant coach for DePaul University Women’s Basketball team in Chicago, Illinois.
Lister was a four-time All-Atlantic 10 Conference player at the University of Dayton in her last two years and set the school’s all-time scoring record. In her senior year, she was twice named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year and led the team to an upset over #3 ranked Connecticut Huskies at home.
Lister is a former professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).
25. Te’a Cooper
| Te a Cooper | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Te’a Omari Cooper |
| Birthdate | April 16, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| College | Baylor Lady Bears, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers |
| WNBA Draft | 2020: 2nd round, 18th overall pick, selected by Phoenix Mercury |
| Playing Career | 2020-present |
| Position | Point Guard |
| Career History | Los Angeles Sparks (2020-2021) |
| High School Achievements | – Undefeated season in freshman year (33-0) |
| Notable WNBA Performance | August 13, 2020: Season-best game with 10 points (5-of-6 shooting) and 3 assists in 19 minutes against Washington Mystics |
| Family | Parents: Omar and Kindall Cooper |
| Relationships | Previously engaged to Dwight Howard (2019); currently dating Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints running back |
Te’a Omari Cooper was born on April 16, 1997, and is a free agent in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). She participated with the Los Angeles Sparks. She played for the Baylor Lady Bears, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Tennessee Volunteers in collegiate basketball.
26. Lexie Brown
| Lexie Brown | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alexis Kiah Brown |
| Date of Birth | October 27, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | WNBA |
| Team | Los Angeles Sparks |
| College | University of Maryland, Duke University |
| High School | North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia), Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Florida) |
| WNBA Draft | 2018: 1st round, 9th overall pick (Connecticut Sun) |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 162 lb (73 kg) |
| Career Highlights | WNBA champion (2021) |
| Father | Dee Brown (Former NBA player) |
| College Career | Final Four appearance with University of Maryland |
| WNBA Career | Played for Connecticut Sun, Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky, and |
Alexis Kiah Brown was born on October 27, 1994. She is an American professional basketball player for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). She previously played for the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Chicago Sky (WNBA). The Connecticut Sun selected Brown ninth overall in the 2018 WNBA draft. A year later, she was moved to the Minnesota Lynx. She participated in collegiate basketball at the University of Maryland and Duke University.
27. Kaila Charles
| Kaila Charles | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kaila Charles |
| Birthdate | March 23, 1998 (age 25) |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Glenn Dale, Maryland, United States |
| College | University of Maryland, College Park |
| WNBA Draft | 2020: 2nd round, 23rd overall pick (Connecticut Sun) |
| High School | Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Riverdale Baptist School |
| High School Achievements | Two-time Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Class AAAA state champion |
Kaila Charles, an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, was born on March 23, 1998. She played college basketball at the University of Maryland, College Park in College Park. Charles was picked by the Connecticut Sun with the 23rd overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft after a great college career.
28. Abby Bishop
| Abby Bishop | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abby Bishop |
| Birthdate | November 29, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Booleroo, South Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Listed Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| League | WNBL |
| Team | Southside Flyers |
| Playing Career | 2010–present |
| Career Highlights | WNBA champion (2010) |
| Medals | Olympic Games 2012 London (Bronze) |
| Additional Information | Member of Australia women’s national basketball team |
Abby Bishop, born November 29, 1988, is an Australian professional basketball forward/center for the Southside Flyers in the Australian WNBL. She played with the Australian Institute of Sport from 2005-2006, the Canberra Capitals from 2006-2010, and the Dandenong Rangers from 2010-2011. Currently (2016-2017), she is a part of the Adelaide Lightning.
29. Satou Sabally
| Satou Sabally | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Isatou “Satou” Sabally |
| Team | Dallas Wings (WNBA), Fenerbahçe (Turkish Super League) |
| Position | Small forward |
| College | Oregon Ducks |
| Birthdate | April 25, 1998 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York |
| Nationality | German-American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Draft | 2020 WNBA draft, 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| College Accolades | Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, Pac-12 Freshman of the Year |
| WNBA Accolades | 2020 AP All-Rookie Team, 2021 WNBA All-Star |
| International Experience | Played for the Germany women’s national 3×3 team at the 2019 European Games in Minsk |
| Social Justice Advocate | Served on the WNBA Social Justice Council, involved in global discussions on racism |
| Educational Achievement | Completed a bachelor’s degree in social science with a minor in legal studies in three years with honors |
| Philanthropy and Endorsements | Partnered with UNICEF, signed endorsement deal with Alaffia beauty brand |
| Sister’s Accomplishment | Nyara Sabally drafted fifth overall by the New York Liberty in the 2022 WNBA draft |
Isatou “Satou” Sabally was born in the United States on April 25, 1998. She is a professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Fenerbahce of the Turkish Super League (KBSL). She played basketball for the Oregon Ducks in college.
30. Liz Cambage
| Liz Cambage | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elizabeth Folake Cambage |
| Birthdate | August 18, 1991 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Position | Center |
| League | Israeli Female Basketball Premier League |
| WNBA Single-Game Record | Holds the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points |
| Career Highlights | WNBA Peak Performer (2018) |
| Career History | Dandenong Rangers |
| Medals | Olympic Games (2012 London) – Bronze |
| Additional Information | Holds the record for being one of the tallest players in history |
Elizabeth Folake Cambage was born on August 18, 1991. She is a former Women’s National Basketball Association player with the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA). Cambage’s 53-point performance against the New York Liberty on July 17, 2018, is the current WNBA single-game scoring record.
31. Cheyenne Parker
| Cheyenne Parker | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cheyenne Parker |
| Jersey Number | No. 32 |
| Position | Power Forward |
| League | WNBA |
| Birthdate | August 22, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Hometown | High Point, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High School | Southwest Guilford High School |
| College | High Point University, Middle Tennessee State University |
| WNBA Draft | 2015: 1st round, 5th overall pick |
| Selected by | Chicago Sky |
| Playing Career | 2015-present |
| Teams Played For | Chicago Sky, Henan Phoenix (China), Wisla Can Pack (Poland), Bucheon KEB Hana Bank (South Korea), Sichuan Blue Whales (China), Basket Lattes (France), Atlanta Dream, Virtus Bologna (Italy) |
| Career Highlights | WNBA All-Star (2023) |
Cheyenne Parker was born on August 22, 1992. She is a professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). A single mother reared Parker in Queens, New York, where she was born and raised. To provide her with further basketball possibilities, she and her mother relocated to High Point, North Carolina, later in life. She enrolled at Southwest Guilford High School and competed on the girls’ basketball team.
32. Marina Mabrey
| Marina Mabrey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marina Mabrey |
| Birthdate | September 14, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Belmar, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | WNBA |
| College | University of Notre Dame |
| WNBA Draft | 2019: 2nd round, 19th overall pick |
| Selected by | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Playing Career | 2019-present |
| High School | Manasquan High School, Manasquan, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Teams Played For | Los Angeles Sparks |
| International Teams | United States Women’s National Under-19 Basketball Team |
| Awards and Honors | NCAA champion (2018) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Family | Parents: Patti and Roy Mabrey |
| College Statistics | All-time leader in made three-pointers (274) |
| Social Activism | Started “This Is My Kitchen” shirts addressing sexism in sports |
Marina Mabrey, an American professional basketball player with the Dallas Wings of the Women’s National Basketball Association, was born on September 14, 1996. (WNBA). The Los Angeles Sparks selected Mabrey in the 2019 WNBA draft’s second round with the nineteenth overall pick. She formerly played for the United States women’s national under-19 basketball team and the University of Notre Dame.
33. Chelsea Dungee
| Chelsea Dungee | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chelsea Dungee |
| Birthdate | May 11, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Position | Assistant Coach |
| College | Oklahoma (2016–2017) |
| High School | Preston High School |
| High School Achievements | OSSAA Class AA State Championship Winner |
| Gatorade State | Player of the Year (Oklahoma) |
| College Accolades | All-American (Associated Press) – Senior Year |
| Contract | Galatasaray (May 2021 – May 2022) |
| WBCA All-American | (2021) |
| Third-team All-American – AP | (2021) |
| First-team All-SEC | (2021) |
| FIBA Americas | Under-16 Championship (Representing the USA) |
Chelsea Dungee is an American basketball player and assistant coach for the Troy Trojans women’s basketball team. She was born on May 11, 1997. She played college basketball for one season at Oklahoma and four seasons at Arkansas.
34. DiDi Richards
| DiDi Richards | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Deauzya “DiDi” Richards |
| Birthdate | February 8, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 164 lb (74 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| College | Baylor University |
| WNBA Team | New York Liberty |
| WNBA Draft | 2021: 2nd round, 17th overall pick |
| Career Highlights | NCAA champion (2019), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2021), Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2020), WBCA Defensive Player of the Year (2020) |
| College Achievements | WBCA Defensive Player of the Year (2019-2020), Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2019-2020), Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2019-2020), Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2019-2020) |
| Notable Seasons | Sophomore Season: Started in all 38 games, helped Baylor Lady Bears win national championship, selected to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team, named Defensive Player of the Year |
Deauzya “DiDi” Richards, an American basketball player for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association, was born on February 8, 1999. (WNBA). Her college team was the Baylor Lady Bears. After the 2019–20 basketball season, Richards was selected WBCA Defensive Player of the Year, Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.