Diana Taurasi

Professional basketball player; WNBA Champion

Diana Taurasi - Professional basketball player; WNBA Champion
Born

June 11th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1982, this basketball player achieved significant success in both collegiate and professional play. At the University of Connecticut, secured three NCAA championships and earned multiple National Player of the Year awards. Drafted first overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft, the player has played for the Phoenix Mercury. Contributed to the team winning three WNBA championships in 2007, 2009, and 2014. Additionally, represented the United States in international competitions, winning multiple Olympic gold medals. Continued to set scoring records throughout the career in the WNBA.

Won three WNBA championships with the Phoenix Mercury

Earned multiple NCAA championships at UConn

Won multiple Olympic gold medals

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