Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi
	Taurasi in 2024
Personal information
Born	June 11, 1982; Glendale, California, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	163 lb (74 kg)
Career information
High school	Don Antonio Lugo; (Chino, California)
College	UConn (2000–2004)
WNBA draft	2004: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Drafted by	Phoenix Mercury
Playing career	2004–2024
Position	Shooting guard / Point guard
Career history
2004–2024	Phoenix Mercury
2005–2006	Dynamo Moscow
2006–2010	Spartak Moscow
2010–2011	Fenerbahçe
2011–2012	Galatasaray Medical Park
2012–2017	UMMC Ekaterinburg
Career highlights
	3× WNBA champion (2007, 2009, 2014); 2× WNBA Finals MVP (2009, 2014); WNBA MVP (2009); 11× WNBA All-Star (2005–2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024); 10× All-WNBA First Team (2004, 2006–2011, 2013, 2014, 2018); 4× All-WNBA Second Team (2005, 2016, 2017, 2020); WNBA Rookie of the Year (2004); 5× WNBA scoring champion (2006, 2008–2011); WNBA assists leader (2014); 6× WNBA Peak Performer (2006, 2007, 2009–2011, 2014); WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011); WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016); WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021); 6× EuroLeague champion (2007–2010, 2013, 2016); 7× Russian National League champion (2007, 2008, 2013–2017); 3× Russian Cup winner (2013–2014, 2017); 3× Russian League Player of the Year (2007, 2008, 2009); Turkish National League champion (2011); Turkish Cup winner (2012); 3× NCAA champion (2002–2004); 2× NCAA Tournament MOP (2003, 2004); Wade Trophy (2003); 2× Honda Sports Award (2003, 2004); 2× Naismith College Player of the Year (2003, 2004); USBWA Women's National Player of the Year (2003); AP College Player of the Year (2003); 2× Nancy Lieberman Award (2003, 2004); 2× Big East Player of the Year (2003, 2004); 2× First-team All-American – AP (2003, 2004); 3× Kodak All-American (2002–2004); 2× All-American –USBWA (2003, 2004); Second-team All-American – AP (2002); 3× First-team All-Big East (2002–2004); Big East tournament MOP (2001); Big East All-Freshman Team (2001); Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2000); 4× USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2006, 2010, 2012, 2016);
Career WNBA statistics
Points	10,646 (18.8 ppg)
Rebounds	2,210 (3.9 rpg)
Assists	2,394 (4.2 apg)
	Stats at WNBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference
Women's basketball
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
World Championship
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship

Diana Lorena Taurasi (born June 11, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. She played 20 seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), spending her entire WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury. A global basketball icon, Taurasi helped grow the visibility of the women's game and is credited with elevating the standard of play in the WNBA. She is often considered the greatest player in women's basketball history and holds the all-time WNBA scoring record. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete in any team sport, winning six Olympic gold medals with the United States women's national basketball team.

Taurasi was the top recruit in her class and earned national player of the year honors at Don Antonio Lugo High School in her hometown of Chino, California. She played college basketball for UConn, whom she led to three consecutive national titles. She was twice named national college player of the year and is regarded as one of the greatest collegiate players of all time. Selected first overall by the Mercury in the 2004 WNBA draft, Taurasi quickly emerged as the league's best scorer and gained a reputation for her clutch scoring ability and competitiveness, which earned her the nickname "White Mamba". Her accolades in the WNBA include three league championships, two Finals Most Valuable Player awards, one MVP award, five scoring titles, 10 All-WNBA First Team selections, and 11 All-Star selections. Taurasi is the WNBA all-time leader in points, three-pointers, field goals, and free throws. She was also a decorated player overseas, playing in Russia and Turkey and winning six EuroLeague Women titles.

Internationally, Taurasi was a central figure on the United States women's national team, and with former college teammate Sue Bird established it as one of the greatest sports dynasties. She won six Olympic gold medals and three FIBA World Cup championships, and is a four-time recipient of the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year award. Taurasi holds the team record for games played in the Olympics (44) and scored the second-most points in team history.