Skylar Diggins-Smith

Basketball player, 3-time WNBA All-Star

Skylar Diggins-Smith - Basketball player, 3-time WNBA All-Star
Born

August 2nd, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional basketball player played for the Dallas Wings and Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Achieved a standout collegiate career at Notre Dame, leading the team to multiple NCAA championships. Honored as a three-time WNBA All-Star and WNBA All-Rookie Team member. Contributed to the U.S. national team, securing gold medals in international competitions.

Played for the Dallas Wings

Three-time WNBA All-Star

Won NCAA championships at Notre Dame

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